LISA GILLESPIE
HOWELL
Summary
Knowledgeable educator with history of fostering positive and engaging classroom environment. Skilled in creating lesson plans that adhere to curriculum standards and stimulate intellectual curiosity among students. Demonstrated ability to employ effective classroom management strategies and integrate technology to enhance learning experiences
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3/4th grade teacher
Charyl Stockwell Academy
08.2019 - 08.2025
- Instruct 3/4th grade curriculum, use various methods such as oral presentation, workshops, and discussion, to provide instructions to individual student and class.
- Prepare lesson materials, homework, assignments, and tests to meet curriculum goals.
- Create interactive classroom environment for students.
- Develop classroom standards to maintain student discipline and behavior.
- Evaluate student performance regularly and prepare progress reports.
4th grade teacher
South Pointe Scholars
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Instruct 4th grade curriculum, use various methods such as oral presentation, workshops, and discussion, to provide instructions to individual student and class.
- Prepare lesson materials, homework, assignments, and tests to meet curriculum goals.
- Create interactive classroom environment for students.
- Develop classroom standards to maintain student discipline and behavior.
- Evaluate student performance regularly and prepare progress reports.
1st and 2nd grade teacher
Burton Glen Academy
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Instruct 1st and 2nd grade curriculum at a urban setting.
- Content leader who lead other teachers to learn new processes.
- Mentor new teachers.
- Member of the Response to Intervention team and Leadership Team.
- Tutored reading and math afterschool.
New Hire and Team Trainer
Quicken Loans
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Created instructional manuals for new hire trainings.
- Led new hire trainings for new team members in mortgages.
- Led meetings to talk about new processes for current team members I trained.
- Held on going trainings to keep new and current team members updated.
- Learned a wide range of skills pertaining to mortgages, training adults, and technology.
3rd grade teacher
Linden Academy
08.2007 - 08.2012
- Taught 3rd grade at an at risk school in an urban setting.
- Experienced diversity.
- Turned in lesson plans weekly.
- Learned how to work as a team.
- Implemented classroom management.
- Mentor new teachers.
- Organized and led the spelling bee committee.
- Participated and led the Accelerated Reader committee.
- Office Max Teacher of the Year 2010.
- Person of the week on ABC 12 News.
Student Teaching/Substitute Taught 4th grade teacher
Goodrich Community Schools
01.2006 - 08.2007
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Michigan-Flint
08.2007
Master of Arts - Reading and Literacy/Education
Marygrove College
01-2010
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Feedback delivery
- Organizational skills
- Student engagement
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Technology integration
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Won Office Max Teacher of the Year in 2010.
- Oversaw 45 students per class.
Certification
- Teaching Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
3/4th grade teacher
Charyl Stockwell Academy
08.2019 - 08.2025
4th grade teacher
South Pointe Scholars
08.2016 - 08.2019
1st and 2nd grade teacher
Burton Glen Academy
08.2014 - 08.2016
New Hire and Team Trainer
Quicken Loans
06.2012 - 08.2014
3rd grade teacher
Linden Academy
08.2007 - 08.2012
Student Teaching/Substitute Taught 4th grade teacher
Goodrich Community Schools
01.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Michigan-Flint
Master of Arts - Reading and Literacy/Education
Marygrove College
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