Lisa G. Flott
Mobile,AL
Summary
A motivated professional with over 25 years combined in the areas of education, mental health and human resources committed to the social, mental and educational opportunities for all people.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative Education Teacher
Mobile County Public Schools/Contract Worker
Mobile, AL
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Help struggling students one-on-one to help them understand difficult concepts better.
- Advise students on academic goals and career paths related to their interests.
- Maintain records of student attendance and grades.
- Observe student progress and provided feedback to ensure understanding of material presented.
- Provide accommodations/modifications as needed per students Individual Education Plan.
Alternative Education Teacher
POINTE Academy/Strickland Youth Center
Mobile, AL
06.2020 - 11.2023
- Helped struggling students with individualized support and tutoring.
- Promoted collaborative learning through online and class discussions.
- Acted as a case manager for students enrolled which included gathering data, collaborating with teachers, talking with parents via phone and completing Individualized Education Plans.
- Met with students to discuss academic, behavior and career/job goals.
- Reviewed/assessed student's needs and strengths: provided accommodations and modifications to instruction
- Interpreted academic evaluations
- Communicated with detention officers and other Strickland Youth Center staff in regards to students daily status
- Communicated with probation officers and provided needed documents for court
- Participated in professional development
Special Education Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
Mobile, AL
09.2003 - 06.2019
- Established objectives for four different grade levels and planned learning experiences for each grade level in self-contained classroom setting.
- Developed and maintained a conducive learning environment based on teaching appropriate social skills with a reward system in place.
- Provided daily differentiated classroom instruction to students.
- Developed IEP goals based on data.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Teamed with general education teachers to plan and implement curriculum, state and district-wide assessments.
- Collaborated with outside agencies providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Participated in weekly data, faculty and departmental meetings.
- Attended Professional Development
Social Service Case Worker/Child Welfare Case Manager
Department of Human Resources
Mobile, AL
09.2001 - 09.2003
- Provided crisis intervention/family safety plans for abuse and neglect cases of children
- Developed Individual Service Plans (ISP) to help children and their families maintain permanency.
- Arranged for clinical services for children and families.
- Acted as a liaison between families and community agencies to arrange assistance in housing, child care, utilities, etc...
- Educated parents about community resources, made referrals and devised realistic plans of obtaining these services.
- Assessed educational and behavioral needs of children with teachers.
- Prepared court reports as needed.
- Testified in Juvenile Court as needed.
- Managed incoming/outgoing phone calls, emails, faxes, applications on a daily basis.
- Communicated with law enforcement and other legal agencies.
- Participated in professional development workshops and weekly departmental meetings
- Adhered to all Department of Human Resources polices and procedures.
Psychology Assistant
AL Department of Mental Health
Mount Vernon, AL
01.1993 - 09.2001
- Taught social skills, healthy eating lifestyles, grooming/hygiene classes/therapy.
- Monitored daily living skills of residents.
- Documented and billed services under medicaid.
- Documented daily/weekly in clinical charts.
- Planned and implemented goals for residents.
- Participated as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
- Participated in departmental psychology meetings.
- Adhered to all policies and procedures of the Department of Mental Health and Retardation.
Education
Master of Education - Collaborative Education
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL05.1991
Skills
- Motivating Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social Skills Development
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Parent Communications
- Relationship Building
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Alternative Education Teacher
Mobile County Public Schools/Contract Worker
11.2023 - 11.2023
Alternative Education Teacher
POINTE Academy/Strickland Youth Center
06.2020 - 11.2023
Special Education Teacher
Mobile County Public School System
09.2003 - 06.2019
Social Service Case Worker/Child Welfare Case Manager
Department of Human Resources
09.2001 - 09.2003
Psychology Assistant
AL Department of Mental Health
01.1993 - 09.2001
Master of Education - Collaborative Education
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Alabama State University
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