LISA J. CHAPMAN
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INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
Junior High and High School Communication Arts Instructor 2006 – 2013
Smithton RVI High School, Smithton, MO
•Responsible for the English Department grade gathering scope and sequencing for
grades 7-12.
•Students c onsistently received the district’s highest scores on Missouri State End of
Course exams. 2102-2013 data shows my classes scoring in the top 30 classes in the
state.
•Instructed six daily English classes of up to 30 junior and senior high school students
teaching reading, writing and speaking comprehension and communication abilities
•Using classroom management strategies to facilitate instruction
•Developing curriculum and lesson plans with state standards in mind enabling students
to continually exceed minimum educational goals.
•Complying with state and federal laws about education and personally identifiable
information (PII).
•Evaluating and monitoring performance, maintaining records and fulfilling faculty
obligations
•Continuing professional development through conferences and workshops
Volunteer work:
Academic Team Coach of Junior High and High School Academic Team – 2005-2010
Sponsor of Class of 2012 – 2007-2012
Paraprofessional 2003 – 2004
Cooper County RIV, Bunceton, MO
•Co-taught small groups of students in the special education classroom working under the
supervision of a certified teacher.
Substitute Teacher 2000 – 2002
Hawaii Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii
•Available for kindergarten through sixth grade positions on short term notice
•Personally requested by Special Education department due to successful interactions
with autistic, mentally retarded and emotionally disturbed students
Visitor Information Personnel 1990 – 1993
Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Connecticut
• Conducting interpretive talks at exhibits and animal collections and managing theater
operations
• Maintaining knowledge of all emergency procedures including guest and animal
procedures
• Proactively initiating appropriate guest contact to provide interesting and helpful
information about facilities and collections
• Providing a positive experience for every guest
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching - 2007
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO
Areas of Concentration: Development of Curriculum and Instruction Delivery
Principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for
individuals and groups, and the evaluation of training effectiveness.
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Psychology - 1988
Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, MO
Areas of Concentration: Job training, work readiness assistance, workplace psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability,
personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and
the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.