Lisa Shozi Munesato
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary English Teacher
Anaheim Union High School District
Anaheim, CA
08.2001 - Current
- Implemented project-based learning opportunities to encourage creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in students.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learners, providing tailored support for individual student needs and objectives.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or tutoring sessions to further engage students in the subject matter outside of regular class time.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops and trainings to stay current on best teaching practices and enhance instructional effectiveness.
Junior High School English Teacher
ABC Unified School District
Artesia, CA
09.1999 - 06.2001
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of essential concepts.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in teaching English language arts at the junior high level.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Assistant Language Teacher
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
Higashine City, Japan
07.1998 - 06.1999
- Collaborated on team teaching lesson plans with 13 teachers at 5 public junior high schools
- Created English lesson plans for 8 local elementary schools
- participated in workshops and seminars to improve team teaching techniques
- conducted and assessed speech and listening exams
- created, edited and received student submissions for English newsletter
- exchanged cultural differences between USA and Japan
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And East Asian Languages And Cultures
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Collaborative learning
- Creative writing
- Project-based learning
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum implementation
- Team teaching
Certification
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - English
- Supplemental Teaching Credential - Japanese
Experience
- School Site Council
- Participant in Leadership Team Meetings
- ELD Department Chair
- Exclusive Pathway Coordinator - iLab (Western High School)
- CSF Club Advisor
- Japanese Club Advisor
- Assistant Girl's Basketball Coach
- Subjects taught - English, Japanese, Reading, Study Skills, ELD
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Secondary English Teacher
Anaheim Union High School District
08.2001 - Current
Junior High School English Teacher
ABC Unified School District
09.1999 - 06.2001
Assistant Language Teacher
The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
07.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - English And East Asian Languages And Cultures
University of Southern California