Lisa J. Foster
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Innovative Math Teacher bringing 35-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Math Teacher
Penn-Harris-Madison Schools
Mishawaka, IN
08.1985 - 06.2020
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Implemented peer tutoring system to enhance comprehensive understanding of math techniques and increase student test scores.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Junior High Mathematics And Language Arts
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.1985
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Different Learning Styles
- Educational Settings
- Educational Support
- Class Coordination
- Positive Learning Environment
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Summer Education Programs
- Positive Interactions
- Grading Homework and Tests
Timeline
7th Grade Math Teacher
Penn-Harris-Madison Schools
08.1985 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Junior High Mathematics And Language Arts
Ball State University
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