Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Relevant Experience
Distinctions
Interests
Timeline
Volunteer
Lisa Fuchs

Lisa Fuchs

Educator
Marlton,NJ

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and unwavering dedication to achieving goals. Adept at cultivating and nurturing relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Demonstrated proficiency in managing documentation systems, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing tasks to ensure efficient workflow.

Overview

20
20

Plus Years of Experience in Education

4
4

Professional Certifications

1
1

Goal

Work History

K-8 Computer Science/Design Technology Teacher

Shamong Township School District
09.2021 - Current
  • Assessed student performance regularly through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes
  • Instrumental in leading curriculum development initiatives at the district level, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices in computer science and design technology education (kindergarten through eighth grade)
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends and advancements in educational technology teaching methods
  • Conducted needs assessments and surveys for staff to align professional development with district goals, objectives, and individual PDPs
  • Testing coordinator, elementary

K-4 STEAM Coordinator

Shamong Township School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Designed and implemented a multi-faceted curriculum for grades K-4, highlighting key curricular standards
  • Collaborated with relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of extension lessons
  • Recruited peer helpers to facilitate learning experiences with younger students, aligning with CASEL's SEL Framework

4th Grade Teacher

Shamong Township School District
09.2002 - 06.2021
  • Constructed and improved project-based learning units, tracking individual progress to design data-driven instruction to meet the differentiated needs of all students
  • Instrumental in increasing student growth objectives and standardized test scores by 15%
  • Wrote numerous grants and served as staff representative for Shamong Foundation for Education
  • Incorporated various technological resources to enhance students' learning experience and supplement instruction
  • Intervention and Referral Services team member
  • Local association representative

Education

Master of Arts - School Administration

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2018

BA - Early Childhood/ Elementary Education

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

AAS - Early Childhood Education; Mental Health/Social Services

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Strong Interpersonal Communication
  • Detail-Oriented Approach
  • Interdisciplinary Team Engagement
  • District Training Specialist
  • Project Management
  • Google Workspace for Education Proficient
  • Skilled in Microsoft 365 Tools

Certification

New Jersey Department of Education

  • Principal, Certificate of Eligibility
  • Supervisor, Standard
  • Elementary Education, Standard
  • Early Childhood Education, Standard

Additional Relevant Experience

  • First grade teacher, three years
  • Assistant preschool director/lead teacher/curriculum specialist, five years
  • Early intervention teacher (3 to 6 year olds)/support service coordinator/parent education facilitator, two years

Distinctions

  • Selected by NJDOE to participate in and co-author the Prerequisite Concepts & Skills Project for Instructional Units for Mathematics (grade band 3-5), and the Student Learning Objectives, Instructional Units for Mathematics (grade band, 3-5), led by Dr. Deidre Richardson, State Coordinator of Mathematics
  • District Representative, The CAR Model, New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association
  • Teacher of the Year, Shamong Township School District
  • President, Cherokee Foundation for Education, 2020-2023

Interests

  • Enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Music, especially live in local venues
  • Helping others and giving back to the community through volunteerism and fundraising
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions when traveling
  • Animal welfare advocacy
  • Mindfulness practices

Timeline

K-4 STEAM Coordinator

Shamong Township School District
09.2023 - 06.2024

K-8 Computer Science/Design Technology Teacher

Shamong Township School District
09.2021 - Current

4th Grade Teacher

Shamong Township School District
09.2002 - 06.2021

BA - Early Childhood/ Elementary Education

Arcadia University

AAS - Early Childhood Education; Mental Health/Social Services

Community College of Philadelphia

Master of Arts - School Administration

Rowan University
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