Lisa Walsh
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
I am a proactive educational leader with proven knowledge in language development, effective instructional programming and team management with a goal of leveraging my skills to drive student achievement while honoring the assets of diverse students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director of Multilingual Programming
Mastery Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Successfully designed and continually support the implementation of a One-Way Dual Language Program at Mastery's NJ elementary schools.
- Collaborate across central departments and school teams to accomplish Bilingual Strategic Initiative goals
- Promoted from Director of EL & Bilingual Programming position and continue named work for role
Director of EL & Bilingual Programming
Mastery Charter Schools, Central Office
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Create program parameters for ELD and bilingual program models to drive student achievement and ensure education equity for Multilingual Learners across Mastery's 23 schools
- Train and coach school leaders and teachers to achieve outlined multilingual program models in accordance with PDE and NJDOE state specific guidelines
- Supervise and manage the centralized multilingual department, including 10 additional team members accordance with PDE and NJDOE state specific guidelines
- Foster strong home and school connections through parent workshops and community partnerships
ELD Coordinator
Aspira Schools of PA - Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Served as a school based leadership team member, responsible for driving the instructional outcomes of ELL, general education and bilingual teachers through coaching, evaluation and feedback
- Ensured ELD program compliance across schools in accordance with PDE's Basic Education Circular (BEC) for Educating ELs
- Developed and facilitated ongoing professional development for EL teachers, content teachers, special education teachers and school leaders across schools
- Used data to track student progress and inform programmatic evaluations and decision making regarding school-wide instructional practices
- Fostered community and parental involvement through ongoing workshops and community collaborations
- Trained and onboarded ELD Coordinators across the network in other school sites
ELL Teacher
Aspira Schools of PA - Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School
08.2013 - 10.2016
- Provided push-in and pull-out ELD instruction for ELs across all language levels in grades K-8
- Modified and created instructional materials in accordance with WIDA and PA Core Standards
- Collaborated with and mentored content area teachers in accordance with best practices for language acquisition in a dual language setting
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Aspira Schools of PA - Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Delivered effective instruction in Spanish and English in a 50/50 dual language program
- Differentiated instruction for language learners of all levels and differing language backgrounds
Elementary Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Worked as a 1st grade teacher at Alexander McClure Elementary in the ESOL friendly classroom
- Served as a kindergarten teacher at Lewis Elkin Elementary School
- Became certified to teach bilingual elementary education through the Philadelphia Teaching Fellows
Education
Master of Science - Instruction TESL
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA03.2013
B.S. - Spanish & Psychology; Certificate of Latin American Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.2004
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Google Certified
- SIOP Certified
- Team management
Credentials And Licenses
- K-6 Elementary PA Instructional II Certification
- PA Program Specialist English as a Second Language
Timeline
Senior Director of Multilingual Programming
Mastery Schools
10.2023 - Current
Director of EL & Bilingual Programming
Mastery Charter Schools, Central Office
08.2021 - 10.2023
ELD Coordinator
Aspira Schools of PA - Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School
10.2016 - 08.2021
ELL Teacher
Aspira Schools of PA - Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School
08.2013 - 10.2016
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Aspira Schools of PA - Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Elementary Teacher
School District of Philadelphia
09.2009 - 06.2011
B.S. - Spanish & Psychology; Certificate of Latin American Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science - Instruction TESL
Drexel University
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