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Lisa Morrison

Umatilla,FL

Summary

Professional educator with solid background in providing specialized support to elementary students; skilled in developing individualized education plans, managing classroom dynamics, and integrating diverse learning strategies; strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring consistent, impactful results; known for effective communication, patience, and proactive approach to student development

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Resource Teacher

Ventura Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
  • Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instructional strategies; provided job-embedded professional development and instructional support to teachers on improving teaching practices, building instructional capacity, and increasing student achievement through collaboration, coaching, and data-driven decision-making; served as administrative designee; coordinated extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions to foster further engagement outside of the classroom setting

Staffing Specialist/Reading Intervention Specialist

Mollie Ray Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Coordinated, facilitated, and monitored the staffing process for students with disabilities; ensured compliance with federal and state laws, collaborated with school-based teams, and supported the development of appropriate educational programs and services for students with exceptional needs; supported the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports by using data-driven decision-making, evidence-based practices, and collaborative problem-solving to improve student outcomes in academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning

Second Grade Teacher

OCPS Academic Center for Excellence
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps; incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials; implemented a positive reward system to motivate students and reinforce good behavior, resulting in a more productive classroom environment

Student Support Specialist/Teacher

Lakeville Elementary School
09.2003 - 05.2018

Held various positions, including classroom teacher, ESE teacher, staffing specialist, testing coordinator, curriculum resource teacher, parent liaison, ADDitions coordinator, Partners In Education Coordinator, MTSS coach, after school tutor, summer school coordinator

Education

Masters in Education - Educational Leadership

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05-2025

Master's in Education - Exceptional Student Education

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12-1991

Skills

  • Instructional coaching
  • Content expertise
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Positive learning environment
  • Excellent communication

Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year, OCPS HERO Award, School Safety Challenge Coin

Certification

Elementary Education, ESE, Reading Endorsement, ESOL Endorsement

Timeline

Elementary Resource Teacher

Ventura Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Staffing Specialist/Reading Intervention Specialist

Mollie Ray Elementary School
08.2019 - 06.2021

Second Grade Teacher

OCPS Academic Center for Excellence
06.2018 - 05.2019

Student Support Specialist/Teacher

Lakeville Elementary School
09.2003 - 05.2018

Masters in Education - Educational Leadership

Florida Gulf Coast University

Master's in Education - Exceptional Student Education

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Kent State University