Lisa Rowsell
Educator
Chelmsford,MA
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience in fostering student engagement and literacy support at City of Lowell. Excelled in one-on-one support and innovative lesson planning, significantly enhancing learning outcomes. Demonstrated leadership in classroom settings, adept in verbal and written communication. Proven track record in employing intervention strategies to boost student achievement.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Reading Specialist
City of Lowell
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Grades 5-7 Classroom Teacher
City of Lowell
08.2006 - Current
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher
City of Lowell
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Grade 2 Teacher
Presentation of Mary Academy
09.1994 - 06.1999
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Kindergarten/Preschool Teacher Leader
Wang Daycare/Chelmsford Discovery Ctr
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
05.1985 - 05.1993
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Reading Specialist - Reading Specialist
Collaborative Educational Services
97 Hawley St Northampton, MA 0106005-2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA05-1993
Associate of Science -
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05-1992
High School Diploma -
Chelmsford High School
200 Richardson Rd Chelmsford, MA 0182406-1986
Skills
- One-on-one support
- Small Group Instruction
- Individualized support
- Innovative lesson planning
- Literacy support
- Group facilitation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom leadership
- Assessment tools
- Vocabulary expansion
- Progress Monitoring
- Testing proficiency
- Student remediation
- Intervention strategies
- Instructional Best Practices
- Materials Preparation
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Reading Specialist
City of Lowell
08.2023 - Current
Grades 5-7 Classroom Teacher
City of Lowell
08.2006 - Current
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher
City of Lowell
08.2000 - 06.2003
Grade 2 Teacher
Presentation of Mary Academy
09.1994 - 06.1999
Kindergarten/Preschool Teacher Leader
Wang Daycare/Chelmsford Discovery Ctr
05.1985 - 05.1993
Reading Specialist - Reading Specialist
Collaborative Educational Services
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Fitchburg State University
Associate of Science -
Northern Essex Community College
High School Diploma -
Chelmsford High School
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