Lisa Kobak

Detail-oriented, strong organizational skills and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with a positive attitude.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
• Sympathetic and empathic attitude, with patience and formal authority
• Attention to detail and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Conflict resolution skills, mentoring and coaching and administrative skills

I have taught within a Title 1 school in a Special Education Structured Learning Classroom to a Life Skills Classroom over the last 13 years. During this time I was able to lead a team of 18 members. Each year, I have managed and supervised anywhere from 12 to 22 students on my caseload, 5 to 6 paraprofessionals, and multiple therapists in and out of my classroom. These students ranged from a wide variety of mental, emotional, physical, and learning disabilities. I helped assess students’ skills in which to determine their needs and to develop teaching plans. I would create and develop IEPs for each student on my caseload. I would plan, organize, and assign activities that are specific to each student’s abilities. I would also teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one, depending on the needs of each child. I would implement IEPs, assess students’ performance, and track their progress. I would hold ARD meetings, and update IEPs throughout the school year to reflect students’ progress and goals. I would also discuss student’s progress with parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators. I have mentored five teacher candidates, who have now successfully completed their course work for bachelor’s degrees in teaching. I would prepare and help students transition from grade to grade and into the community.

Special Education Teacher

Human Resource and Payroll Manager