Lisa Turnbull
SAN JOSE,CA
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, project planning, and individual tutoring. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor and academic facilitator, Competent at performing independently or as a member of the teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Almaden Country Day School
08.2008 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into the classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure the performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
08.1997 - 06.2001
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Increased student literacy.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan teaching.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
National University
San Diego, CA02.2024
Cleared California Teaching Credential - Elementary Education Credential Work
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA06.1996
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Project-based learning
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Google Classroom
Orton gillingham training
Level one O.G. training in helping dyslexic students.
Additional Information
I am trained in Bridges Math Education, which is an inquiry-based program that develops students' problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills. Additionally, I have coaching in the Positive Discipline program, which teaches classroom management and community building. Finally, my master's program had a focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) which highlighted the Harmony Program.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Teacher
Almaden Country Day School
08.2008 - Current
Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
08.2004 - 06.2008
Teacher
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
08.1997 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Education
National University
Cleared California Teaching Credential - Elementary Education Credential Work
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
San Jose State University
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