Lisa Tisdale
Teacher
Yazoo City,MS
Summary
Organized teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in MS. and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SpEd Teacher
Canton Public School District
Canton, United States
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
SpEd Teacher
Desoto County Schools
Southaven, MS
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
SpEd Teacher
Pearl Public School District
Pearl, MS
08.2006 - 06.2017
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS 08.1985 - 12.1987
No Degree - Education
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS 05.2001 -
No Degree - General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Humphreys Academy
Belzoni, Ms 09.1970 - 05.1983
Skills
Group and individual instruction
Differentiated instruction
Lesson Planning
Classroom management
Disability assessment testing
Secondary education
Special education
Elementary education
Child development
Self-Motivated
Timeline
SpEd Teacher
Canton Public School District
07.2019 - 12.2021
SpEd Teacher
Desoto County Schools
07.2017 - 06.2019
SpEd Teacher
Pearl Public School District
08.2006 - 06.2017
No Degree - Education
Hinds Community College
05.2001 -
No Degree - General Studies
Mississippi Delta Community College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Education
Mississippi State University
08.1985 - 12.1987
High School Diploma -
Humphreys Academy
09.1970 - 05.1983