Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Lisa Pisano

Reading,PA

Summary

Dynamic Counselor/Program Coordinator at Berks County Intermediate Unit, adept in program management, counseling and therapeutic interventions and fostering strong relationships. Excelled in enhancing student engagement and improved outcomes, leveraging skills in strategic planning and critical thinking. Proven track record in applying therapeutic techniques, optimizing programs, and successful grant writing.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher/Program Coordinator

Berks County Intermediate Unit
10.1995 - 10.2024
    • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
    • Established strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families. Managed client behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
    • Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
    • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
    • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
    • Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.

Educational Consultant

Berks Teens
02.2014 - Current
  • Updated school curriculum in Berks County school districts to integrate technology and enhance quality of student education.
  • Analyzed and restructured educational programs to comply with board regulations.
  • Provided lesson planning and pacing support to helping educators analyze data and apply it to instruction.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Albright College
Reading, PA
05.1982

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Program Management
  • Proactive mindset
  • Strategic Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Developing therapeutic relationships with clients
  • Developing treatment goals with client
  • Applying therapeutic techniques to client issues
  • Program Optimization
  • Grant writing

Accomplishments

  • Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Berks County Intermediate Unit staff in September 2019.

Affiliations

  • Department of Human Services
  • Pennsylvania Department of Education
  • Nurse-Family Partnership

Certification

Trauma training through Lakewood Global

CPR

Crisis Training

Timeline

Educational Consultant

Berks Teens
02.2014 - Current

Teacher/Program Coordinator

Berks County Intermediate Unit
10.1995 - 10.2024

Trauma training through Lakewood Global

CPR

Crisis Training

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Albright College
Lisa Pisano