Lisa Foster
Murray,UT
Summary
Dedicated educator with over 25 years experience teaching K-12 students and adults. Accomplished in leading department teams though communication, data, adherence to the law and district policies in order to improve student outcomes. Interested in expanding knowledge in the educational administration field.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Southern Utah University
01.2021 - Current
- Teach APPEL-S classes to Granite teacher and teachers throughout the state of Utah.
New Teacher Specialist
Granite School District
01.2017 - Current
- Support new teachers through observations and the coaching cycle
- Work in close collaboration with USU and U of U to support student teachers
- Teach and support new teachers with compliance
- Plan in-person and on-line training before and during the school year
- PLCs and committees: USBE mentoring, On-Boarding mentoring, Large Behavior Team, PBIS/Behavior, Compliance, Related Services and Technology, Transportation
- Developed Fall Institute and GDL Canvas Pages.
- Union building representative
Resource Teacher and Department Chair
Wasatch Junior High
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Developed and managed IEPs based on student’s individual needs
- Taught core English and Math, study skills and social skills for three grade levels
- Served on the Leadership Committee for 4 years
- Supervised para-educators
- Cooperating teacher for student teacher.
- Maintained professional relationship with parents
- Advocated for students and managed accommodations with regular education teachers
- Managed transition to high school
Resource and inclusion teacher
Spring Hill Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Special Education testing coordinator
- Department chair, 2 years
- Wrote the Special Education Procedure Manual for the district
- Mentored new teachers.
Resource Math Teacher
Hutto High School
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Managed IEPs and transition
- Mentored new teachers.
8th Grade Resource Teacher
Palmer Junior Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Taught English, math, and supervised studies
- Managed paraeducators
Resource teacher and inclusion specialist
Ethyl Boyes Elementary
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Taught reading, writing, and math
- Managed paraeducators
- Attended University of Vermont inclusion training.
Resource Teacher, Department Chair
McCain Middle School
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Inclusion specialist
- Managed paraeducators
- Co-taught classes
Teacher K-12 for Patients
Western Institute of Neuropsychology
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Collaborated with home schools
- Administered testing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Universtiy of Redlands
Master of Education in Special Education -
University of Utah
Awards
- Secondary Sp. Ed. Professional of the Year, 2011-2012
- Excel Outstanding Educator, 2015-2016
Certification
- STATE OF UTAH SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12 MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES LICENSE
- HIGHLY QUALIFIED IN MATH (LEVEL 2) & ELA
- SP. ED. MATH ENDORSEMENT
- ED. TECH. ENDORSEMENT
- MENTORING ENDORSEMENT
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Southern Utah University
01.2021 - Current
New Teacher Specialist
Granite School District
01.2017 - Current
Resource Teacher and Department Chair
Wasatch Junior High
01.2008 - 01.2017
Resource and inclusion teacher
Spring Hill Elementary
01.2004 - 01.2008
Resource Math Teacher
Hutto High School
01.2003 - 01.2004
8th Grade Resource Teacher
Palmer Junior Middle School
01.2000 - 01.2002
Resource teacher and inclusion specialist
Ethyl Boyes Elementary
01.1996 - 01.1999
Resource Teacher, Department Chair
McCain Middle School
01.1994 - 01.1996
Teacher K-12 for Patients
Western Institute of Neuropsychology
01.1993 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Universtiy of Redlands
Master of Education in Special Education -
University of Utah
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