Lisa Yawn
Waynesville,NC
Summary
Innovative education professional with a focus on student engagement and instructional improvement. Known for effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, contributing to enhanced learning experiences and successful classroom environments. Dedicated lead teacher with a focus on student engagement, conflict resolution, and compliance. Proven ability to implement educational tools and assess student performance for optimal learning outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Shining Rock Junior Academy
Waynesville, NC
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Coordinated daily classroom activities to enhance student engagement and participation.
- Assessed student performance regularly, tailoring instructional strategies for improvement.
- Organized activities promoting physical, mental, and social development in each child.
- Collaborated with teachers to design interactive lessons that fostered student success.
- Implemented educational tools to optimize learning outcomes and classroom management.
- Researched books and supplemental materials for effective lesson planning.
- Evaluated classroom environment, making adjustments to support optimal learning experiences.
Cafe Manager
Northside Christian School
St. Petersburg, Florida
08.2018 - 10.2021
- Managed daily operations of the school cafe, ensuring smooth service flow.
- Supervised staff schedules and maintained adequate staffing levels for peak times.
- Trained new employees on food safety standards and customer service techniques.
- Coordinated special events and catering services for school functions and activities.
- Implemented inventory control procedures to minimize waste and reduce costs.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations through regular kitchen inspections and training.
- Supervised day-to-day operations in the cafe to ensure efficiency and quality standards were met.
- Established relationships with local businesses or organizations that could refer customers to the cafe.
Lead Teacher
Northside Christian School
St. Petersburg, Florida
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented educational tools to enhance learning outcomes and classroom management.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keswick Christian School
St. Petersburg, FL06-1994
Some College (No Degree) - Education
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FLSkills
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Department leadership
- Literacy strategies
- Team building
- Compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Key decision-\making
- Diverse learning styles
- Project-based learning
- Digital literacy
- Public speaking
- Student advocacy
- Safety awareness
- Behavior modeling
- Group and individual instruction
- Student engagement
- Collaborative teaching
- Team collaboration
- Student assessment
- Special education
- Department planning
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Regulatory compliance
- Test proc
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Shining Rock Junior Academy
08.2024 - 09.2025
Cafe Manager
Northside Christian School
08.2018 - 10.2021
Lead Teacher
Northside Christian School
10.2016 - 06.2017
High School Diploma -
Keswick Christian School
Some College (No Degree) - Education
St. Petersburg College