Lisa Ehle
Friday Harbor,WA
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Dean of Academics with a proven track record of 15 years in planning and implementing comprehensive programs to meet the diverse needs of secondary educational facilities. Highly organized and detail-oriented, certified in Teaching with a deep understanding of effective teaching and leadership strategies. Skilled in implementing student growth strategies and principles, fully committed to creating a supportive work environment that fosters growth and success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Academics, Spanish Teacher & Department Head
Spring Street International School (SSIS)
08.2015 - Current
- Coordinating the course schedules and Academic needs of students
- Registrar, student academic issues and administrative duties
- Developing curriculum and teaching for the Spanish Department, Math, and History
- Helped organize and lead backpacking trips for 8-12th grade and 21-day 'May term' trips to Guatemala, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, China, and the Pacific NW USA.
Elementary Teacher
QSI (Quality Schools International)
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Taught grades 1 and 4
- Curriculum development
- Head of the environmental committee
- Preparation for accreditation
- Lead after-school clubs, MUN, and coordinating the after-school activities program.
ELL Grade 2 and 3 Teacher
Maple Leaf Intl. School
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Taught grades 2 and 3 .ESL
- Curriculum development.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Coordinator of the ELL Program (Grades 6-12), ELL Teacher
Spring Street International School (SSIS)
08.2008 - 07.2009
- Coordinated the course schedules and testing needs of international students
- Communicated with agents regarding travel and grades
- Developed curriculum and taught for the ELL Department
- Supervised a dorm of international students
- Organizing and leading a backpacking trip for 9-10th grade and a 21-day Week Without Walls trip to the Southwest.
Education
TESEL Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
Harrow Institute
Bangkok, Thailand01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Community Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - With Honors in Latin American Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA01.2000
Skills
- Academic Dean/Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Collaborative decision-making
- Staff Development
- Faculty Management
- Bilingual in Spanish and English, with some abilities in French
- Teaching Excellence
- Enrollment Management
- Planning and coordination
- Relationship Building
- Database Administration/ Computer Literacy
Professional Development
- BC Independent Schools Teacher's Certificate, 07/2013
- Twice Yearly Professional Development Seminars with QSI, 03/2014
- English Curriculum Writing Team Training Workshops for QSI, 07/2013
- MAP Testing (8 Hour Trainer Workshop), 05/2013
- TPR (Total Physical Response) Language Instruction, 01/2008
- Brain Based Learning Seminar, 05/2008
References
- Louis Prussack, Head of School at SSIS (360) 378-6393, lprussack@springstreet.org
- Robert Jackson, Director at QSI Minsk
- Matt Lake, Director of QSI Shenzhen
Timeline
Dean of Academics, Spanish Teacher & Department Head
Spring Street International School (SSIS)
08.2015 - Current
Elementary Teacher
QSI (Quality Schools International)
08.2010 - 06.2015
ELL Grade 2 and 3 Teacher
Maple Leaf Intl. School
08.2009 - 06.2010
Coordinator of the ELL Program (Grades 6-12), ELL Teacher
Spring Street International School (SSIS)
08.2008 - 07.2009
TESEL Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language
Harrow Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Honors in Community Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts - With Honors in Latin American Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
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