LISAMARIE TUSA
Union City Board of Education
Secaucus,US
1
Certification
31
years of professional experience
Dedicated educator with expertise in scientific disciplines and a focus on collaborative learning. Designs engaging curriculum and employs innovative teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Coordinates a school-wide science research program, mentoring students in research processes and project development for science fairs and academic competitions, while fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
Work History
Science Teacher: Grades 1-8
30 Years 11 Months- Developed engaging lesson plans for biology, chemistry, and physics, fostering student interest and participation in science learning.
- Lectured on science topics, simplifying complex terminology to enhance student comprehension and engagement.
- Facilitated engaging lab experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Integrated technology into lessons, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Established meaningful relationships with students through personalized guidance and support in academic and extracurricular activities.
- Organized science fairs and extracurricular activities to promote interest in STEM fields.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
Education
Elementary Education - Science
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English
Urban Education - ESL
Skills
Classroom organization
Lesson planning
Student engagement
Inquiry-based learning
Scientific methodology
Laboratory safety
Teaching strategies
Technology integration
Classroom management
Student support
Constructive student feedback
Faculty collaboration and support
Certification
- Elementary Education
- ESL Certification
Timeline
Science Teacher: Grades 1-8
Union City Board of Education
09.1995 - CurrentRead More
New Jersey City University
Urban Education from ESL
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Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from English
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New Jersey City University
Elementary Education from Science
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Awards
Hudson County Stem Showcase Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards 2000-current, Middle School Physics Olympiad 1st, and 3rd Place with top 10 percentile in US. 2020-2023, Teacher of the Year 2010
Additional Information
- Initiated many STEM centered activities for parents/students
- Hydroponics Lab Director in conjunction with NY Sunworks
- Thermo-Fisher Nominations each year
- Science Research Camp 2022-present
- Society for Science Research Teachers Conference
- NJSTA Maitland P. Simmons Memorial Award Summer Institute