Lisa Skeeters
Newsoms,VA
Summary
Accomplished educator with a track record of fostering academic growth and emotional well-being in elementary students. Highly skilled in differentiated instruction and phonics, enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching methods. Excelled in parent-teacher communications, achieving significant improvements in classroom participation and student performance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Southampton Academy
08.2013 - 06.2023
- Wrote and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-life connections.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication.
- Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices, resources, and guidance based on personal experience in the classroom.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Franklin City Public Schools
08.2004 - 12.2012
- Wrote and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans following the Franklin City Public Schools Pacing Guide and the Virginia Standards of Learning.
- Served as the Inclusion 1st Grade Partner and provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities.
- Attended Eligibility Meetings and contributed to the writing of Individualized Education Plans for first-grade students.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted all students' emotional well-being and academic growth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication.
- Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
- Organized and led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, resulting in significant improvement in their academic performance.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices, resources, and guidance based on personal experience in the classroom.
Kindergarten, 1st, and Reading Recovery Teacher
Southampton County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.2004
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Wrote and implemented developmentally appropriate lesson plans following the Southampton County Public Schools Pacing Guide and the Virginia Standards of Learning.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication.
- Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices, resources, and guidance based on personal experience in the classroom.
Education
Reading Recovery Certification - Reading Intervention
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC06.1999
Master of Education - Child Development And Family Relations/NK-4
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12.1987
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations/NK-4
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC05.1985
Skills
- Phonics Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Differentiated Instruction
- Child Development
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Southampton Academy
08.2013 - 06.2023
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Franklin City Public Schools
08.2004 - 12.2012
Kindergarten, 1st, and Reading Recovery Teacher
Southampton County Public Schools
08.1992 - 06.2004
Reading Recovery Certification - Reading Intervention
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Master of Education - Child Development And Family Relations/NK-4
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations/NK-4
Meredith College
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