Lisa Gumina

• Spearheaded innovative approaches to curriculum and academic program.
• Streamlined and monitored k-8 academic programs.
• Collaborated with head of school and division directors to support k-8 teaching and learning.
• Ensured implementation of strategic plan.
• Co-facilitated self study for school's NWAIS accreditation.
• Developed academic connections between existing curriculum and current DEIB- Cultivating Community Action Plan.
• On-going facilitation training leading to certificate.
• Participated in 6-weeks of 'Teach From Your Best Self"
• Attended NAIS, NCTE and Folio Collaborative workshops.
• Developed professional development and hiring protocols.

• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
• Facilitated end of year project based learning.
• Participated in extensive outdoor education program.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.

Created Vistamar's teacher evaluation system- The Four Attributes of Excellent Teaching.

Developed a new-teacher and mid-career teacher support group, including ISG- (interdisciplinary support group)

Worked closed with the HoS and AHoS with faculty review and support.

Created and facilitated weekly faculty meetings.

Presented "Faculty Support" at the Folio Summer Conference.

Maintained systems for department curriculum review.

Assisted with admission activities, college-counseling support, and DEIJ initiatives.

Attended PPoC, NAIS, CAIS, and CATDC workshops and conferences.

Developed relationships with board members, parents, and staff in order to support our school's mission.

• Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
• Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
• Taught AP, Honors, Social Sciences, Economics, and Psychology.
• Served on a variety of tasks forces: Admission, DEIJ, Life-Planning, Wellness.
• Implemented Mindful Instruction protocols.
• Served as an advisor and outdoor education teacher (international travel).
• Mock-Trial Advisor.

• Trained to deliver IBMYP curriculum with a neuro-diverse student population.
• Participated in two year teen resiliency research project University of Pennsylvania.
• Participated in a year long course, "Asian Studies" Princeton University.
• Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity in a learning community environment ("small school within a big school")
• Advised Peer Mediators and Student Counsel.
• Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.