Lisa Gutierrez
Forney,Texas
Summary
Elementary school teacher who excels in cultivating and maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, other educators and administrators by using effective communication skills and team building. Strong instructional leader with a solid foundation in early literacy skills and practices. Skilled practitioner who develops engaging and effective learning goals and lessons that foster confidence, independence and engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2022 - Current
- Manage and act as liaison for grade level as Team Leader from 2022-2024.
- Collaborate with other teachers for lesson planning, enhancing student understanding of various subjects.
- Taught self-contained and departmentalized classes
- Served as mentor teacher, providing guidance on effective teaching methods and successful classroom management techniques.
- Assess student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, including MAP, TPRI, DRA and STAAR.
- Develop and implement engaging hands-on activities to reinforce learning concepts and cater to diverse learning styles based student assessment.
- Integrate technology into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Target student literacy by implementing individualized lessons for small group and Focus Time.
Third Grade Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating visual aids in lessons.
- Boosted students' critical thinking skills through group activities and problem-solving exercises.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to inform lesson planning and target areas needing additional focus or intervention.
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Maintained positive classroom environment by enforcing consistent discipline and promoting respectful behavior among students.
First Grade Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2011 - 06.2021
- Virtual Teacher experience in planning and creating virtual lessons and videos using Canvas and Seesaw
- Designs, plans and differentiates lessons for students of varying skill levels based on TEKS and best practices
- Implements balanced literacy approach and uses effective strategies to enhance student success
- Develops individualized intervention plans to address specific needs of students based teacher observation and district assessments including DRA, TPRI, and MAP
- Coordinates Leveled Literacy interventions that are individualized based on student needs
- Continuously adjusts instruction and monitors activities to maintain engagement, understanding and opportunities to master skills taught
- Manage and act as liaison for grade level as Team Leader from 2011-2015.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Observed, planned, taught and assessed student progress to adjust instruction to meet needs of all students.
- Preformed classroom benchmark assessments.
- Tracked student data to develop learning academies and devise an intervention plan to meet needs of students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05.2008
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION, Texas A&M-Commerce University, Commerce, TX, 05/2008
Professional References
- Venus Britton, Assistant Principal, Griffin Elementary, vtbritton@forneyisd.net
- Stacy Smith, Instructional Specialist, Griffin Elementary, smsmith@forneyisd.net
- Kimberli Wagnon, Teacher, Griffin Elementary, kdwagnon@forneyisd.net
Accomplishments
- 09/2016-2020, Chair of Garden Club-Provided a program that promotes sustainable gardening and integrates science and math skills to provide hands-on learning experiences.
- 2022/23-2023/24, Grant Recipient-wrote and awarded two grade level grants for decodable readers, phonics games and literacy resources to enhance and supplement student learning.
Certification
- STATE OF TEXAS
- EC-4, 4-8, ESL
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2022 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2021 - 06.2022
First Grade Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2011 - 06.2021
Fourth Grade Teacher
Forney ISD
08.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Texas A&M University - Commerce