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Lisa Wagner

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Saint Anselm's Academy, skilled in creative teaching strategies and parent-teacher communication. Successfully implemented differentiated instruction, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Passionate about fostering a love for learning through innovative lesson plans and outdoor play supervision, while supporting diverse learning needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UPK Teacher Leave Replacement

YMCA Patchogue
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Designed dynamic lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities, promoting active learning for all students.
  • Implemented creative techniques to make challenging subjects more accessible for diverse learners, leading to improved understanding and retention of material.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Assessments/Report Cards
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.

UPK Lead Teacher

Saint Anselm's Academy
08.2021 - 07.2024
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
  • Attended CPSE and CSE meetings
  • Built relationships with parents through open lines of communication.
  • Collaborated with colleagues.

Teacher

Three Village Central School District
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Reading assessments for summer reading program
  • Daily lesson planning/differentiated for learning needs.
  • Developed relationships with parents.
  • Collaborated with colleagues.

Substitute Teacher

Three Village Central School District
02.2016 - 06.2021
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Preferred Substitute and repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Tutoring through Google meet with quarantined students.
  • Attended Collegial Circle sessions

Leave Replacement Teacher

Three Village Central School District
01.2020 - 06.2020

Nassakeag Elementary, 2nd grade

  • Assessed individual learning styles and adjusted lesson plans to accommodate each student.
  • Lucy Calkins Units of study used for reading and writing workshop.
  • Fostered a love of reading through regular exposure to various genres and authors, motivating students to become lifelong readers and learners.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to promote critical thinking skills among students across all subject areas.
  • Served as an effective liaison between parents, administration, and staff, ensuring open lines of communication regarding student progress and needs.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained order and discipline while promoting a culture of learning.
  • Created and maintained a Google Classroom due Covid 19.
  • Remote instruction with Google Classroom.
  • Class participated in community service project by collecting food for soup kitchen at the local church.


Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Three Village Central School District
05.2017 - 06.2017

William Sydney Mount Elementary School, 4th grade

  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
  • Present at CTS and IST meetings.
  • Attended CSE meetings.
  • Proctored NYS Science Test
  • Along with daily lessons, the students were involved in a comparative science study. Students conducted experiments at home and revealed their results to their peers and parents during our classroom science fair.

Education

Master of Science - Teaching Students With Disabilities

Long Island University, Riverhead
Riverhead, NY
05-2018

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

Long Island University Riverhead
Riverhead, NY
01-2015

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
08-2014

Skills

  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Creative teaching strategies
  • Outdoor play supervision
  • Special needs support
  • Environmental education

Certification

  • Childhood Education 1-6
  • Early Childhood Education Birth -2
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

UPK Teacher Leave Replacement

YMCA Patchogue
10.2024 - 12.2024

UPK Lead Teacher

Saint Anselm's Academy
08.2021 - 07.2024

Teacher

Three Village Central School District
07.2021 - 07.2021

Leave Replacement Teacher

Three Village Central School District
01.2020 - 06.2020

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Three Village Central School District
05.2017 - 06.2017

Substitute Teacher

Three Village Central School District
02.2016 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Teaching Students With Disabilities

Long Island University, Riverhead

Bachelor of Science - Childhood Education

Long Island University Riverhead

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Suffolk County Community College
Lisa Wagner