Lisa Millard
Ooltewah,TN
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across all academic areas and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Exceptional Education Teacher
Alpine Crest Elementary
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Evaluated student progress regularly through assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to improve academic outcomes.
- Enhanced student comprehension by using differentiated instruction techniques and tailoring lesson plans to individual needs.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management techniques and creating clear expectations for conduct.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
STEM Teacher
Lakeside Academy
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Increased classroom engagement through the incorporation of hands-on, inquiry-based activities in lesson plans.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address the diverse needs of all students.
- Developed strong relationships with students by fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that connected STEM concepts to other subject areas.
- Served on school committee for STEM curriculum development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
Director of Summer Reading Program
Read to Be Ready
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Developed a theme for summer reading program.
- Ordered all materials necessary for program success.
- Coordinated all transportation, field trips, and total budget for summer program.
- Maintained camp data on all students enrolled in the program.
- Made schedules for all classrooms and teachers.
- Kept records of all employee payroll and delivered it to county offices.
- Coordinated all travel and conference schedules.
- Scheduled food delivery and food safety classes taken to maintain food safety.
Exceptional Education Teacher
Lakeside Academy
01.2005 - 05.2018
- Created and implemented IEP plans to address concerns and improved progress toward given goals.
- Reported on students progress and development to keep parents informed quarterly.
- Monitored and regularly assessed students for progress reporting.
- Handled issues such as discipline and student placement.
- Evaluated students that were referred to our exceptional education department.
- Co-taught with all grade levels to better keep students with their peers.
- Taught gifted students from 2012 to 2018. I have a current gifted endorsement.
Preschool and Co-director
Rivermont Presbyterian Church
08.1998 - 05.2003
- Taught four-year-old preschool.
- Ordered all supplies necessary for monthly lessons.
- Developed a curriculum for our preschool class.
- Scheduled all events, field trips and coordinated calendars.
- Took in all payments for tuition monthly.
- Kept in contact with our church and all stake holders about the progress of our program.
Education
Master of Arts - Exceptional Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN08-2009
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Development
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-1992
Skills
- Collaborative Teaching
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP implementation
- IEP development
- Child Development
- Elementary Education
Certification
- STEM certified K-8
- Tennessee teaching certificates in K-12 Mild to moderate exceptional education, K-12 in moderate to severe in exceptional education (received 2023), K-12 certificate teaching gifted students
- Certified in Wilson Just Words reading program
- Certified to administer test; Woodcock Johnson and the KTEA
Timeline
Exceptional Education Teacher
Alpine Crest Elementary
08.2021 - 10.2024
STEM Teacher
Lakeside Academy
08.2018 - 05.2021
Director of Summer Reading Program
Read to Be Ready
06.2018 - 06.2019
Exceptional Education Teacher
Lakeside Academy
01.2005 - 05.2018
Preschool and Co-director
Rivermont Presbyterian Church
08.1998 - 05.2003
- STEM certified K-8
- Tennessee teaching certificates in K-12 Mild to moderate exceptional education, K-12 in moderate to severe in exceptional education (received 2023), K-12 certificate teaching gifted students
- Certified in Wilson Just Words reading program
- Certified to administer test; Woodcock Johnson and the KTEA
Master of Arts - Exceptional Education
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Development
Auburn University
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