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LISA LITZENBERGER

West Lawn,US

Summary

Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Tutor

Stride Tutoring
11.2023 - Current
  • Worked with students to complete homework assignments, identify and correct weaknesses, and identify lagging skills
  • Tutored struggling, average, and advanced students in math and reading
  • Helped students gain confidence through careful instruction in math and reading and the use of positive reinforcement strategies
  • Helped struggling students with early intervention to improve their understanding and performance
  • Planned lessons to strengthen weak subjects and build skills on stronger ones for the time allotted
  • Taught and aided students in subjects such as math and reading, developing individualized lesson plans and study guides
  • Used technology in my sessions to help students learn more effectively.

Assessment Evaluator

Pearson
04.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated student responses to state academic assessments in a holistic fashion
  • Collaborated in a team fashion to evaluate the understanding and process of academic expectations at different grade levels.

Administrative Assistant - Physician Associate Department

Alvernia University
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Established professional and collaborative working relationships with company associates and external parties
  • Maintained calendars and schedules to set appointments for management teams
  • Compiled and entered data into various databases to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Developed clinical site placement relationships for department program.

Customer Service Advocate

Highmark Blue Shield
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Used online and mobile access tools to educate and encourage customers to promote self-sufficiency
  • Worked with cross-functional teams and a diverse group of colleagues to achieve team goals and meet customer needs
  • Used resourcefulness, skill, and advanced use of internal knowledge bases to respond to customer requests for products, services, and information.

Special Education Educator Long Term Substitute

New Story Schools - Perkiomen Avenue
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Created a fun and engaging learning environment for students each year
  • Collaborated with staff and teachers to create comprehensive and individualized plans to improve student learning
  • Used proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies to keep students on task
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
  • Worked with students of all ages and abilities to help them develop lifelong learning skills and study habits.

Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher

Conrad Weiser East Elementary School
08.2003 - 08.2022
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
  • Fostered connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
  • Devised learning and content strategies to meet the needs of students with mental and physical disabilities
  • Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade level activities and school wide functions
  • Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.

Standardized Test Creator and Scorer

Educational Testing Service
06.2008 - 12.2019
  • Scored academic abilities on standardized tests for five states which included ESL, Elementary, High School and AP Exams
  • Scored academic abilities for Teacher Preparation Exams
  • Designed and evaluated questions for student examinations
  • Supervised test scorers for Texas STARR Exams.

Paralegal Office Manager

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
09.1999 - 08.2002
  • Conducted an initial client assessment and analysis to begin the research process
  • Double-checked the data's accuracy and integrity
  • Developed and maintained systematic process for cyclical review of case files as well as new client development
  • Assisted in case analysis in comprehensive fields of law.

Paralegal/Office Manager

Law Offices of Bucci and Polyak, PC
04.1997 - 06.1999
  • Conducted an initial client assessment and analysis to begin the research process
  • Double-checked the data's accuracy and integrity
  • Developed and maintained systematic process for cyclical review of case files as well as new client development
  • Assisted in case analysis in comprehensive fields of law.

Education

Master of Science -

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2011

Master of Science -

Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2006

Elementary Education - State Certification -

Alvernia College
Reading, PA
01.2003

Bachelor of Science -

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA
01.1995

High School -

Boyertown Area Senior High School
Boyertown, PA
01.1991

Skills

  • Team management
  • Communications
  • Project organization
  • Test Administration
  • Content validation
  • Item Writing
  • Test Security
  • Assessment Design
  • Scoring methodology
  • Adaptive Testing
  • Curriculum Alignment
  • Exam Proctoring
  • Evidence-based practices

Volunteer Offices

  • Lead Learner, District, Oversaw three grade levels across district in performing statistical analysis on academic standards and curriculum., Created and maintained budget under specified goals.
  • Co-Chair District Safety Committee, District, Reviewed and established protocols and practices for a district wide school safety program., Led school wide active shooter drills and follow up review.
  • Executive Board Parent Teacher Organization, Building, Served as a liaison for building as the teacher representative.
  • Education Board, Reading Phillies, Served as a teacher representative to the Community Outreach/Education Coordinator.
  • United Way Leadership Team, Served on a collaboratory development team that researched community needs and ways to reach fundraising goals., Team achieved multiple awards for goals.
  • Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services, Firefighter/NR -EMT, Served as President and Vice President of the Volunteer Firefighters Relief Organization, Served as Financial Secretary for corporation organization, Served as Membership Chairperson - reviewed application, conducted interviews and maintained memberships., Developed Facebook page and assisted in creation of department website
  • Lincoln Park Pool Association, Served on Board of Directors, Served as Community Events Chairperson with responsibilities that included maintaining Facebook page, creating new events as well as organizing events within budget.

Timeline

Academic Tutor

Stride Tutoring
11.2023 - Current

Assessment Evaluator

Pearson
04.2023 - Current

Administrative Assistant - Physician Associate Department

Alvernia University
12.2022 - 06.2023

Customer Service Advocate

Highmark Blue Shield
10.2022 - 12.2022

Special Education Educator Long Term Substitute

New Story Schools - Perkiomen Avenue
09.2022 - 10.2022

Standardized Test Creator and Scorer

Educational Testing Service
06.2008 - 12.2019

Fourth Grade Elementary Teacher

Conrad Weiser East Elementary School
08.2003 - 08.2022

Paralegal Office Manager

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP
09.1999 - 08.2002

Paralegal/Office Manager

Law Offices of Bucci and Polyak, PC
04.1997 - 06.1999

Master of Science -

Wilkes University

Master of Science -

Wilkes University

Elementary Education - State Certification -

Alvernia College

Bachelor of Science -

Lebanon Valley College

High School -

Boyertown Area Senior High School
LISA LITZENBERGER