Lisa Leary
Shakopee,MN
Summary
Dedicated high school teacher with a focus on lesson planning, curriculum development, and classroom management. Successfully developed innovative teaching strategies to enhance student creativity and engagement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher
Jordan Public Schools
Jordan, Minnesota
08.2006 - Current
- Taught Spanish Levels 1-3.
- I have proposed, developed, and taught a Creative Problem Solving class since 2017.
- Encouraged creativity by developing innovative teaching strategies and approaches.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Created engaging classroom activities to foster student participation and learning.
- Assisted in grading assignments and providing constructive feedback to students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance teaching strategies and classroom environment.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations.
- Provided one-on-one support to students needing additional help with coursework.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools such as tests, quizzes, projects.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other required information in an organized manner.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
Destination Imagination Team Manager
Shakopee Community Education
Shakopee, Minnesota
10.2012 - 05.2022
- Facilitated and developed activities to increase the collaboration, communication, and creativity of students.
- Conducted workshops for my own and other local teams to practice collaboration, communication, and creativity.
- Consistently managed teams that qualified for the state-level competition.
- One team qualified for the global competition four times, and attended twice.
- Crafted questions to help teams come up with their own solutions.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Horizon Community Middle School
Aurora, Colorado
08.2001 - 01.2006
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse middle school students.
- Implemented interactive activities to enhance language acquisition and retention.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote cultural awareness and appreciation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum with educational standards.
- Advised parents on appropriate methods for helping their children improve their skills in speaking, writing, reading and comprehending the Spanish language.
Middle School/High School English/High School Spanish Teacher
MACCRAY Public Schools
Clara City, Minnesota
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Delivered engaging Language Arts instruction for eighth and tenth grades.
- Instructed High School Spanish 1 classes to enhance language acquisition.
- Facilitated interactive activities to boost student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provided tailored support to students requiring additional assistance with language concepts.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and classroom events.
- Maintained comprehensive records of student grades, attendance, and behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, MN05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Literacy And Language Arts Education
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, Minnesota, MN05-2000
Skills
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration and building
- Teaching methodologies
Timeline
Destination Imagination Team Manager
Shakopee Community Education
10.2012 - 05.2022
High School Teacher
Jordan Public Schools
08.2006 - Current
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Horizon Community Middle School
08.2001 - 01.2006
Middle School/High School English/High School Spanish Teacher
MACCRAY Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor of Science - Literacy And Language Arts Education
Southwest Minnesota State University