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Lisa Tureo-Acuna

Hamilton

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience at Mercer County Special Services School District, adept at motivating students through interactive and project-based learning. Skilled in effective communication and excellent classroom management, I foster positive learning environments and support diverse learners, ensuring each student achieves their academic goals. A dedicated mentor committed to student success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher/teacher Assistant

Mercer County Special Services School District
09.2024 - Current
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

1:1 Assistant

Mercer County Special Services School District
09.2015 - 06.2024
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.

Education

No Degree - Alternate Route Studies

Brookdale Community College
Middletown, NJ

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Business/Child And Family Studies

Albright College
Reading
05-1989

Skills

  • Motivating students
  • Cooperative learning experience
  • Parent and student communication
  • Project-based learning
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Effective listening
  • Positive role model and mentor

Accomplishments

    Resource Parent for DCPP for the past 20 years caring for infants and children many with special needs.

Timeline

Teacher/teacher Assistant

Mercer County Special Services School District
09.2024 - Current

1:1 Assistant

Mercer County Special Services School District
09.2015 - 06.2024

No Degree - Alternate Route Studies

Brookdale Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Business/Child And Family Studies

Albright College

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