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
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
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
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
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