Lisa McCarty
Clovis,CA
Summary
Well-qualified Reading and Literacy Specialist adept at planning and implementing onsite and remote training programs.
Transformative leader and clear communicator with an enthusiastic style and insightful approach.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Specialist Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
08.2020 - Current
- I create a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promotes all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
- I support students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- I provide one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- I collaborate with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress, including co-teaching
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement in curriculum and instruction methods, leading to increased student performance levels.
- I mentor new teachers and residents, providing guidance and sharing best practices to improve overall teaching quality within the school community.
Elementary Teacher (6th Grade)
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
Mild/Moderate Support Needs Teacher (TK/Kinder)
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Elementary Teacher (Primary, Grades 2 and 3)
Fresno Unified School District
Fresno, CA
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families through consistent communication and involvement in school events.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
Education
No Degree - Doctoral of Education Candidate
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2026
Mild/Moderate Educational Specialist - Certificate For Mild/Moderate Education Specialist
National University
Fresno, CA05.2017
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Fresno, CA12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Administration
University of Phoenix
Fresno, CA06.2006
Skills
- Strong knowledge of Scarbourgh's Reading Rope
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Collaborative Teaching
- Orton Gillingham Trained
- Reading Intervention
- Progress Monitoring
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Role Model
- Data Collection
Certification
- Certified Multiple Subject Credential, with ELL authorization, 2009-current
- Certified Mild/Moderate Support Needs specialist (bridge program from Exceptional Needs to MMSN completed May 2023) 2017- current.
- CPI trained - 2016 - Current
- Orton Gillingham Training completed July 2022
- IMSE Morphology Plus Training completed July 2023
National Board Certification in Early/Middle Childhood Literacy
I achieved certification in December 2022. This experience led me to continue my education. After receiving the grant money from California in June 2022, I began my Doctoral Degree courses, realizing that I enjoyed teaching literacy and wanted to build my understanding in this specific area to better support my students and colleagues.
Timeline
Resource Specialist Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
08.2020 - Current
Elementary Teacher (6th Grade)
Fresno Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2020
Mild/Moderate Support Needs Teacher (TK/Kinder)
Fresno Unified School District
08.2016 - 06.2018
Elementary Teacher (Primary, Grades 2 and 3)
Fresno Unified School District
08.2014 - 06.2016
No Degree - Doctoral of Education Candidate
Capella University
Mild/Moderate Educational Specialist - Certificate For Mild/Moderate Education Specialist
National University
Master of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Administration
University of Phoenix