LISA LYDA LICCIARDELLO-MCCREA

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

Child-centered, nurturing, and compassionate teaching professional with a solid dedication to inspiring children to embrace the learning process. Aptitude to create inspiring and engaging hands-on lesson plans that are conducive to all student styles and abilities. Active team player with exemplary communication and interpersonal skills, developing an excellent rapport with students, staff, and parents.

Core competencies include:

Classroom Management Creative Lesson Planning Technology Integration

Student-Centered Learning Student Motivation KWL & Learning Centers

Reading/Math Strategies Guided Reading Thematic Units

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Educational Leadership (2018)

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX; GPA: 4.0; Honors

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (2005); Minor: Early Childhood Education

University of Texas Pan-American, Edinburg, TX; GPA: 3.8; Honors

Associate of Arts (2003); Major: Teacher Education Preparation – Elementary

South Texas Community College, McAllen, TX: GPA: 3.6; Honors

Generalist (Grades EC-4)

English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC-12)

Special Education (EC-12)

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Ed Downs Fine Arts Academy, San Benito, TX Fall 2022-Present

Response to Intervention Teacher (RTI)

Pre-K-5th Math/RLA

Houston ISD, Houston, TX Spring 2022-Summer 2022

Teacher Duties: ESSER Math Coach 4th & 5th grade.

Administration Duties: Closing out Summer School/Discipline

San Benito High School, San Benito, TX Fall 2018-Summer 2021

Response to Intervention Teacher (RTI)

Demonstrated knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the four core content areas.

Demonstrated effectiveness in providing current and innovative researched-based instructional practices.

Previous coaching or teacher leadership expertise.

Experience coordinating campus level RTI activities.

Demonstrated success facilitating the problem-solving process (identifying the deficit, developing and implementing a plan for intervention, monitoring the progress, evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, and making data-driven decisions for change and or advancement).

Demonstrated success providing support during the implementation of interventions (i.e., modeling or coaching staff though the implementation process).

Demonstrated success providing support and modeling of quality record keeping practices. Experience conducting observations and providing feedback to staff regarding their adherences to the intervention plan, the amount of exposure the students have had to quality intervention, the student responsiveness to the intervention, and the quality of the delivery of the intervention.

Demonstrated competence in communicating with parents, staff and students (establishing an environment aligned with the campus and district goals that conveys high expectations.

Ability to design and deliver quality professional development.

Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing.

Outstanding organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

Committed to being a positive collaborator.

Committed to professional learning and self- reflection.

Committed to helping all learners succeed.

Up to date on researched-best practice that results in increased student performance and achievement.

A willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

STAAR EOC Test Administrator

TELPAS Test Administrator

Jefferson Elementary CISD, Harlingen, TX Fall 2017-Spring 2018

Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)

students in a self-contained classroom

Accommodate and modify their activities and lessons

Prepare and participate in Annual Review Dismissal (ARD)

Billing Student Health and Related Services (SHARS)

Premont Elementary Central, Premont, TX Fall 2016-Spring 2017

Special Education 4th-6th

Math Coach 2nd-6th Grade.

Instruct Resource Lab for Special Education students with core curriculum within small group and individualized settings.

Teach students in Math Lab of whole group and small group setting while working with a group of Math consultants.

Campus Administrator for Math program TTM (Think Through Math) 3rd-6th.

Create weekly lesson plans, implement common core standards for 2nd-4th grade class of students and incorporate gifted and talented lessons/activities for g/t students.

Manage students by establishing an appropriate climate and earning respect through effective leadership techniques.

Coordinator for Box Tops for Education-Elementary Campus

UIL Coach in Art Appreciation/Dictionary/Maps, Graphs and Charts

TTIPS (Afterschool Program) Academic Intervention and Enrichment

Saturday Math Academy

STAAR Test Administrator

TELPAS Rater

BEN BOLT MIDDLE SCHOOL, BEN BOLT, TX Fall 2013-Spring 2016

4th Grade ELA/Social Studies/Math/Science

Teach the fundamentals of 4th grade curriculum within whole group and individualized settings.

Create weekly lesson plans, implement common core standards for 4th grade class of 46 students and incorporate gifted and talented lessons/activities for g/t students.

Manage students by establishing an appropriate climate and earning respect through effective leadership techniques.

Mentor teacher for 4th grade teacher partner

UIL Coach in Music Memory and Art Appreciation

ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) Academic Intervention and Enrichment

Saturday Math Academy

STAAR Test Administrator

TELPAS Rater

JESSIE JENSEN ELEMENTARY, MISSION, TX Spring 2005

Student Teacher (Kindergarten/4th Grade)

Devised and implemented creative hands-on lesson plans.

Utilized cooperative learning strategies.

Employed effective disciplinary techniques (examples: rewards for positive behavior, utilized behavior charts and used Canter’s Assertive Discipline Methods)

Integrated technology within curriculum by allowing students to take “virtual” field trips and utilized Smart board

Participated in afterschool enrichment program and teacher/parent conferences

EDCOUCH/ELSA EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER, EDCOUCH, TX Fall 2004

Intern (Kindergarten)

Observed classroom structure/management and learned varied teaching strategies and methodologies

Created relevant thematic units

Prepared students for Thanksgiving program and Polar Express Event

Participated in field trips and workshops

Contributed to phonics programs by providing reinforcement of basic phonics to ensure enhanced reading/comprehension

NAPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PHARR, TX Spring 2004

Intern (2nd Grade)

Observed classroom structure/management and learned varied teaching strategies and methodologies

Taught mini lessons

Worked with students to improve reading and math needs

Assisted with Science Fair projects

Participated in field trips

Implemented lessons for multicultural group with a strong focus on Language Arts

SEGUIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MCALLEN, TX Fall 2003

Intern (4th Grade)

Observed classroom structure/management and learned varied teaching strategies and methodologies

Effectively worked with both regular and Special Education students

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2018-2021

30 hr. Dyslexia-Read by Design

Safe Schools

Teacher Clarity

6 hr. G/T Refresher

TTESS

2017

Eduhero

Getting to Know the Math STAAR: Grades 3-5

Math Data Analysis and Planning

2016

Dyslexia Foundations (Module 1)

Enhanced CPI-Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Texas Success Initiative (Think through Math) Novice User/Intermediate/Advanced

2015

Success with the Revised Math TEKS

Math Problem Solving the Singapore Way

30 hrs. G/T

2014 Teacher of the Year Award

CPI-Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Introduction to the Revised Math TEKS

The Writing Academy

STAAR Focus Reading

Interactive Notebook Mathematics

DFPS Child Abuse/Neglect

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) Ambassador 2017-present)

Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) (President 2014-2016)

Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) (Member 2013-2014)

REFERENCES

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