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Lisa McNeil

Crawfordville,FL

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Magnolia Preschool, adept in team building and problem-solving. Excelled in roles requiring planning, coordination, and multitasking. Achieved "excellent" VPK status and significantly improved student success through personalized IEPs. Skilled in financial planning and crisis management, demonstrating reliability and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

President & Director

Magnolia Preschool
03.2010 - Current
  • Hired, managed and trained twelve employees on best practices and protocols.
  • Sustained excellent parent satisfaction through continuous communication, personal attention and partnership
  • Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to classrooms.
  • Responsible for multiple rolls such as accounting, payroll, marketing, financial planning and grant writing.
  • Managed and taught VPK using a developmentally whole child approach
  • Received "excellent" status for VPK by the Florida Department of Early Learning
  • Substituted in all classes (infants through preschool), cooked meals for all classes and performed minor repairs and maintenance as needed

Special Education Teacher

Leon County Schools
06.1991 - 05.2009
  • Taught preschool through fifth grade, including teaching the first ESE Pre-K class at Oak Ridge Elementary
  • Supervised paraprofessionals and interns
  • Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction, technology and individualized support for diverse learners.
  • Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Served various supportive roles such as ESE Team leader, committee member for School Improvement, Technology, Remediation, Math Research, PTO, SITE and many more positions over the years

Office Manager & Sales

Round Trampoline, Inc.
06.1979 - 03.1985
  • Conducted direct mail marketing to dealers and distributors
  • Customer Service and Sales
  • Accounting and Payroll
  • Office Management

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
04-1991

Skills

  • Approachable leader
  • Planning and coordination
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Team building

Accomplishments

  • Florida Advanced VPK Endorsed Directors Certificate
  • Nationally Certified Teacher and Teacher of the Year Award
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
  • Emergent Literacy Micro Credential

Timeline

President & Director

Magnolia Preschool
03.2010 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Leon County Schools
06.1991 - 05.2009

Office Manager & Sales

Round Trampoline, Inc.
06.1979 - 03.1985

Master of Arts - Special Education

Florida State University

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