Lisa Jordan-Edwards
Clermont
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Lake and Orange County Public Schools, specializing in Social Work, College/Career Development and Exceptional Education Proven ability to engage communities and facilitate workshops, enhancing student success. Proficient in crisis intervention, supportive learning, and community engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Research & Decision Making Teacher
Lake Minneola – Lake County Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Instructor responsible for teaching the theoretical and practical concepts, strategies, and techniques associated with career development, employability skills, self-awareness.
- Work closely with Career and Technical Education departments who provide industry certifications.
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
INTELLECTUAL LEADERS ACHIEVING (ILA)
01.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: College Bound Success - sponsor educational mentoring to students. Website not provided.
- College Access & Retention for High School Students in Orange and Lake Communities.
- Crime & Substance Abuse Prevention.
- Overall goal is to provide students with college access, scholarship opportunities, college retention, internships, financial aid, and career selection.
- College Bound Success - sponsor educational mentoring to students. Website not provided.
SAFE COORDINATOR/ESE Teacher
CHEROKEE (Silver Pines Academy)/Magnolia School
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Providing instructional and behavioral support.
- Mental Health and Academic training for teachers and staff.
- Coordinate school district safe programs (Red Ribbon/Violence Prevention).
- Exceptional Student Education /Transition Support.
- Community involvement liaison for family social services.
- Career Transition/Bridges Community Based Vocational Education Teacher.
- ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PROGRAM SPECIALIST /ESE Support Facilitator
Lake County Schools
Tavares
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Develop and promote events and programs that serve educational staff.
- Training needs of District employees; provided resource materials to faculty, staff, and managers with focus on Classroom Management and Exceptional Student Education.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA and FERPA protocols.
- Engaged in cooperative consultation in support for academic achievement in the general education class.
- Responsible for IEP Development and disciplinary/behavioral reviews.
INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED TEACHER
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: MAYNARD EVANS HIGH SCHOOL
- Served as a multi-discipline teacher for high-functioning ESE students.
- Engaged in ESE Team Leadership, IEP Development, Student Placement, Career Development, Home Instruction, and District Discipline Meetings.
- Assisted students in career development, scholarships and college admission.
- MAYNARD EVANS HIGH SCHOOL
INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED TEACHER
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Orlando
01.2004 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: GATEWAY SCHOOL,HIAWASSEE ELEMENTARY,ROBINSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
- K-5 ESE teacher with engagement in development of IEP’s /Hospital-Homebound Instruction /AVID/STUDY SKILLS.
- Served as middle school ESE, Science, Geography, and AVID teacher.
TEACHER (SAFE COORDINATOR / SOCIAL WORKER)
Orange County Schools
01.2004 - 12.2007
- ESE High School English, World History and Social Personal Teacher (2004-2005).
- Safe Coordinator / Social Worker providing home instruction.
- Collaborated with administration to liaise students/families with social and career services.
- Connected social, mental health services and exceptional education services.
- Hosted school-based team to reduce truancy, delinquency, and suspension.
SAFE SCHOOL’S COORDINATOR / RESOURCE TEACHER
PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Palm Beach
08.2000 - 12.2004
- Collaborated with administration to reduce referrals and suspensions.
- Implemented programs to reduce use and distribution of alcohol, tobacco and drugs.
- Connected students and families with social services.
- Assisted in developing curriculum and programs (FCAT Blast Off, Title I, SAC) to increase student academic achievement.
Education
ED. SPECIALIST - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
NOVA Southeastern University
01.2010
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
Barry University
01.2000
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION -
Florida International University
01.1990
Skills
- College and career development
- IEP development and classroom management
- Community engagement and facilitation
- Mental health training and resources
- Crisis intervention
- Curriculum Development
Professional Highlights
20+ years as a dedicated educator, director and social service professional with a history in making a positive impact for students in their academic and personal success. Results-driven with extensive knowledge and ability to analyze situational needs and implement practical solutions to facilitate positive results.
Timeline
Career Research & Decision Making Teacher
Lake Minneola – Lake County Schools
01.2022 - Current
SAFE COORDINATOR/ESE Teacher
CHEROKEE (Silver Pines Academy)/Magnolia School
01.2015 - 01.2022
PROGRAM SPECIALIST /ESE Support Facilitator
Lake County Schools
01.2014 - 12.2015
INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED TEACHER
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2013 - 12.2014
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
INTELLECTUAL LEADERS ACHIEVING (ILA)
01.2012 - Current
INTELLECTUALLY DISABLED TEACHER
ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
01.2004 - 12.2012
TEACHER (SAFE COORDINATOR / SOCIAL WORKER)
Orange County Schools
01.2004 - 12.2007
SAFE SCHOOL’S COORDINATOR / RESOURCE TEACHER
PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2000 - 12.2004
ED. SPECIALIST - CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
NOVA Southeastern University
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
Barry University
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION -
Florida International University
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