LISA MONROE

**** ******** **. ************ *****, Missouri 63114

Phone: 314-***-****

adx10z@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Enthusiastic teacher with proven leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administration. Dedicated to creating a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive for all students.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Grade Level Coordinator

Math IAC Member

ISS Instructor

Student Council Sponsor

ABA Instructor

Respect Committee Representative

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Special Education Teacher for 15 years at Mount Hope Elementary. Proposed and led first elementary class-within-a-class setting for 5th grade IEP students. Led all students to improve reading levels during the 2015-16 school year. According to March 2016 DRA test results, over half of my class increased their reading by three levels, with six levels being the highest; and 15 students are now reading above grade level.

EDUCATION

University of Missouri - St. Louis 5/20/2000

Bachelor of Science in Education - Emphasis on Special Education, Magna Cum Laude

Lindenwood University 8/15/2007

Master of Arts in Education

Lindenwood University 5/11/2012

Educational Specialist - School Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT- MOUNT HOPE ELEMENTARY O'FALLON, MISSOURI

RESOURCE TEACHER (1st,2nd,4th,5th grades) and ESY TEACHER 8/2003-2/2019

● Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning (gradual release model, Kagan structures, DRTA, SQ3R, etc.).

● Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.

● Mentored new teachers in our department.

● Integrated appropriate related services into students day-to-day instructional program.

● Directed daily activities of teacher aides and classroom volunteers.

● Collaborated with team members in a PLC/Data Team to plan assessments and lessons promoting student achievement.

SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- RITENOUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

RESOURCE TEACHER (6th,7th grade) and SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHER 8/2001-5/2003

● Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for 6th and 7th grade students at their own level.

● Analyzed students learning styles based upon charted progress and adapted teaching strategies and activities to meet the students specific educational needs.

● Encouraged students to be problem solvers and critical thinkers.

● Treated all persons with respect and maintained positive interpersonal relationships.

● Maintained confidentiality of parent, student, and staff personal identifiable information, while having an established open-door policy.

● Completed a professional development plan as required by certification. ALTON CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S HOME

ALTON, ILLINOIS

SELF-CONTAINED TEACHER (4th-7th gr, BD) and SUMMER SCHOOL 8/2000-7/2001

● Guided students to be aware of their behaviors as they learned to self-regulate.

● Coordinated the design and implementation of behavioral support plans for students with challenging behaviors.

● Accepted supervision, cooperated with change, and demonstrated flexibility throughout the school day.

● Maintained a safe environment for all students.

● Conducted IEP team meetings and staffings.

Assistant Manager

Dollar Tree - Bridgeton, MO

September 2022 to Present

Managed store operations

Supervised associates

Managed opening and closing store

Acted as customer service representative

Managed daily reports of transactions

Rearranged and detailed store merchandise according to company standards

Managed nightly register, sales and cash totals

Enforced company policies and procedures

REFERENCES

Ashlee Haughton Former Employer

Bridgeton, MO 63304 314-***-****

Ashley Gordon Former Employer

Bridgeton, MO 63304 314-***-****

Jackie Floyd (retired) Assistant Superintendent

O'Fallon, MO 63366 636-***-****

Andrea Manley Paraprofessional

Wentzville, MO 63348 636-***-****

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