Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Experience
Languages
Timeline
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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
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
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
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, CA

Skills

  • 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
Lisa Shozi Munesato