Lisa Trussell
Henderson,TX
Summary
TIA distinguished educator adept in Classroom Management and Interpersonal Communication, enhanced student engagement through innovative lesson planning and differentiated instruction. Leveraged critical thinking and cooperative learning to foster a positive learning environment, demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher, 2nd & 3rd Grade
Longview ISD
Longview, TX
08.2009 - 05.2024
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Interpreter and Teacher Aide
Longview ISD
Regional Day School For The Deaf & Hard Of Hearing
08.2003 - 06.2009
- Ensured compliance with industry standards and best practices by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant terminology and concepts.
- Enabled effective communication during crisis situations, remaining calm under pressure while delivering accurate verbal translations quickly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with fellow interpreters to establish a consistent approach to translation, ensuring coherent messaging across multiple languages.
- Developed a strong network of professional contacts, fostering collaborative relationships with fellow interpreters and industry professionals.
- Supported educational institutions in teaching non-English speaking students by providing real-time translation services during lectures, exams, and other academic activities.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Kept up-to-date with industry-specific terminology and jargon to accurately interpret technical or specialized language.
- Assisted in development of terminology glossaries and other resources to help grow vocabulary in source and target languages.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Collaborated with other interpreters to cross-check accuracy of interpretations.
- Offered language instruction to help clients improve language skills.
- Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.
- Developed strategies to perform accurate and consistent translations.
- Developed and maintained glossary of technical terms.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques, empowering them towards increased independence over time.
- Assisted in the successful completion of various business projects by providing language support during meetings and presentations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language Interpreting
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXAlternative Teacher Certification - Education
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.1991
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Student rapport
- Literacy development
- Curriculum Development
- Critical Thinking
- Group and individual instruction
- Faculty Collaboration
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Innovative lesson planning
- Performance Assessments
- Student-Centered Learning
- Subject matter expertise
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum compliance with [State]
- SMART Board aptitude
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Learning Strategies
- Project-based learning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs Students
- Classroom Management
- Inquiry-based learning
- Instructional Methods
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative learning
- Assessment Strategies
- Student evaluations
- Parent Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Classroom Technology
- Multitasking
- Positive Learning Environment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Documentation And Reporting
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Goal Setting
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Creative Instruction Style
- Self Motivation
- [Language] Fluency
- Student Support
- Team building
- MAP Testing and Data
- Online Teaching
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Feedback implementation
- Instructional Best Practices
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Learning Assessments
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Student needs assessment
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Student assessment
- Program Development
- Learning Style Assessment
- Analytical Skills
Timeline
Teacher, 2nd & 3rd Grade
Longview ISD
08.2009 - 05.2024
Interpreter and Teacher Aide
Longview ISD
08.2003 - 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Sign Language Interpreting
Tarrant County College District
Alternative Teacher Certification - Education
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Texas State University