Lisa Ross
Redlands,CA
Summary
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Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Citrus Valley Christian Academy
Citrus Valley Christian Academy
Redlands, CA
05.2020 - Current
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as lectures, group work, multimedia presentations and simulations.
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
- Encouraged collaboration between peers while working on projects and assignments related to Social Studies topics.
- Designed and implemented strategies for differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
Education Specialist
Sage Oak Charter School
Redlands, CA
06.2015 - 01.2020
- Discussed curriculum changes with department staff and principals to facilitate action plans.
- Conducted assessments to determine appropriate instructional strategies for each student.
- Researched curriculum options, sourced vendors, and negotiated supply plans.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Encouraged positive social interaction among students by incorporating cooperative learning techniques into lessons.
Teacher Facilitator
Sky Mountain Charter School
Redlands , CA
08.2010 - 05.2015
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
6th Grade Teacher
Glenmeade Elementary
Chino Hills, CA
09.1996 - 02.2007
- Engaged parents in their child's education by encouraging them to attend parent-teacher conferences and other school events.
- Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Determined lesson objectives and clearly communicated to students.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Presented subject matter to students in easy-to-understand terms to maximize learning opportunities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices and strategies for teaching 6th grade content areas.
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
Education
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential - Liberal Arts
Cal State San Bernardino
San Bernardino06-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts, Education
Cal State San Bernardino
San Bernardino06-1991
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Performance management
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Employee development
- Business development
- Crisis management
- Process improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Financial planning
- Goal setting
- People management
- Strategies and goals
- Task delegation
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Reading
- Writing
- Teaching
- Homeschooling
- Gardening
- Home Improvement diy projects
Certification
- Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential
- High School English Teaching Certified
- NCLB qualified teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Principal Citrus Valley Christian Academy
Citrus Valley Christian Academy
05.2020 - Current
Education Specialist
Sage Oak Charter School
06.2015 - 01.2020
Teacher Facilitator
Sky Mountain Charter School
08.2010 - 05.2015
6th Grade Teacher
Glenmeade Elementary
09.1996 - 02.2007
Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential - Liberal Arts
Cal State San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts, Education
Cal State San Bernardino
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