Lisha Funkhouser
Teacher
Franklin,IN
Summary
Experienced teacher with a strong background in management, customer service, and implementing plans and activities to meet deadlines and individual needs. Equipped with valuable communication skills and flexibility within any work environment. Works well as a team member as well as independently. Well-versed in online technology and achieving goals in a timely fashion. Passionate about learning and motivated to facilitate others in reaching their maximum potential. Dependable and committed to succeed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cub Academy
Franklin, IN
08.2015 - Current
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Keep students on-task with positive reinforcement strategies and creative classroom management.
Lead Teacher
Early Learning Community
Franklin, IN
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed weekly lesson plans to implement age-appropriate activities in the classroom based on group and individual needs
- Built rapport with parents and families to ensure open and honest communication and positive relationships through parent/teacher phone conferences, emails, and daily reports for each child
- Created individual portfolios for children to record progress and set short- and long- term goals based on developmental milestones and individual needs
Lead Toddler Teacher
YMCA Center For Children And Families
Bloomington, IN
07.2013 - 05.2014
- As Staff Representative, I promoted a positive work environment by working with administrators to help the needs of the staff, classrooms, and center as a whole
Assistant Teacher
Hoosier Courts Nursery School
Bloomington, IN
04.2008 - 06.2013
- Established routines and coordinated activities and field trips for up to 20 children ages 3-12
- Collaborated with classroom teacher in training new employees in childcare and setup/cleanup of room and activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN12.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
Bloomington, IN12.2013
Skills
- Background in Management
- MS Office
- Team Building
- Experience in Training
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Successful in Fast-Paced Environment
- Active Listener
- Adaptability
- Driven
- Cultural Understanding & Awareness
Timeline
Teacher
Cub Academy
08.2015 - Current
Lead Teacher
Early Learning Community
07.2014 - 07.2015
Lead Toddler Teacher
YMCA Center For Children And Families
07.2013 - 05.2014
Assistant Teacher
Hoosier Courts Nursery School
04.2008 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts
Indiana University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Ivy Tech Community College
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