Lisa Keating-Thomas
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic English teacher with a proven track record, adept at fostering student engagement through differentiated instruction and relationship-building. Skilled in analyzing assessment data to enhance learning outcomes, I excel in team collaboration and mentoring, ensuring academic success for diverse learners.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
Sprague High School, Salem, OR
08.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes for all types of learners
- Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design lessons that foster critical thinking
- Facilitated classroom discussions that promoted a positive learning environment and encouraged student participation.
- Analyzed assessment data to refine teaching methodologies, ensuring alignment with academic goals and student needs.
- Mentored student teacher, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods
- Engaged in campus decision-making as a Teacher Leader, including presenting and assisting in campus and district professional development
- Guided 100% of AVID elective sophomores through resume ́́writing and district-planned interviews
Clinical Practice Supervisor for Student Teachers
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Mentored student teachers through regular observations and constructive feedback, fostering professional growth.
English Teacher
Clear Creek ISD
Clear Springs High School, League City, TX
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success, both in the classroom and on the STAAR test.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Collaborated with and led the English 10 team to create lessons that effectively engaged our students
- Analyzed students' assessments, both formative and summative, to provide lessons tailored to focus on improvement
English Teacher
Bryan ISD
Jane Long Middle School, Bryan, TX
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices in classroom management and curriculum development techniques.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
English Teacher
Manor ISD
Manor High School
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Assessed student progress through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic growth and accountability.
- Collaborated with other grade-level English teachers and instructional coaches to meet students' academic needs
- Mentored new 9th grade teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance
English Teacher
Warren ISD
Warren High School, Warren, TX
07.1999 - 06.2011
- Met and exceeded expectations in providing English Language Arts lessons for 9th-12th grade students of all learning abilities
- Utilized training to write curriculum for Advanced Placement English courses
- Planned and organized blood drives, school events, such as graduation ceremonies, dances, and educational trips to Europe
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices in instruction and classroom management
English Teacher
Hamshire-Fannett ISD
Hamshire-Fannett High School, Hamshire, TX
07.1996 - 06.1999
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided timely feedback.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Worked with other teachers to improve my instructional practices
Education
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 12-2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX12-1994
Skills
- Student support and motivation through relationship-building
- Team collaboration
- Team teaching
- Parent communication
- Differentiated instruction
- Proficient in various platforms, including Canvas
- Certified in English, History, and Supplemental ESL (Texas)
- Certified in English, Social Studies, and ESL (Oregon)
Certification
English, History, and ESL Supplemental (Texas)
English, Social Studies, and ESL (Oregon)
Timeline
English Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
08.2021 - Current
Clinical Practice Supervisor for Student Teachers
Western Oregon University
01.2020 - 05.2021
English Teacher
Clear Creek ISD
08.2015 - 06.2018
English Teacher
Bryan ISD
07.2013 - 06.2015
English Teacher
Manor ISD
08.2011 - 06.2013
English Teacher
Warren ISD
07.1999 - 06.2011
English Teacher
Hamshire-Fannett ISD
07.1996 - 06.1999
Master of Education - Teacher Leadership
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Texas A&M University