RESUME

Lisa Valley

1022B Vermont Route 22A, Bridport, Vermont 05734

802-458-5205

Website: https://lisavalley.wixsite.com/mysite

Objective:

To obtain a teaching position at an elementary school as a classroom educator where I can apply my education and experience to help students learn and flourish.

Educational Background:

Castleton University

June 2017 - Present

M.A Education, Elementary Teaching Certificate (K-6) | Diploma expected 2021

Johnson State College

May 2013 – January 2016

B.A Interdisciplinary Studies (psychology, sociology, education)

Community College of Vermont

September 2011 - May 2013

A.A Liberal Studies

Teaching Experience

First Grade Student Teacher, Orwell Village School, January 2019 - June 2019

Create and taught lesson plans appropriate for first grade students.

Attended staff meetings and professional development workshops.

Fourth Grade Practicum Teacher, Shoreham Elementary School, September 2018 - December 2018

Observed tasks and duties of mentor teacher and took notes.

Created and taught differentiated lesson plans appropriate for student needs and interests.

Created and facilitated reading interest attitude and interest surveys.

Conducted reading assessments.

Transferable Skills:

Leadership abilities

Flexible

Reliable

Patient

Compassionate

Organized

Creative

Collaborative

Work Experience:

Instructional Assistant, Orwell Village School, Vermont, August 2019 - Present

Implements behavior and safety plans for students in K - 5th.

Fills teaching positions throughout the school as needed.

Assists the classroom teacher by prepping materials and equipment for direct instruction.

Provides differentiated instruction to students on IEPs and 504 plans.

Attends professional development workshops.

Provides the support a teacher needs to maximize instructional time.

Personal Nanny, September 2017 - Present

Responsible for the safety and development of children ages birth-10. Cook meals, make baby food, clean home and toys, transportation.

Substitute Teacher, Addison Central School District, Vermont, September 2017 - September 2019

Directs classroom, accomplishing goals and objectives as outlined in lesson plans. Classroom management.

Behavior Instructor: ACSD, Salisbury School, Vermont, May 2015 - June 2017

Observed and interacted with students while taking data.

Taught social, communication, motor, play, cognitive and self care skills while reducing challenging behaviors and increasing prosocial behaviors.

Professional Experience:

Support, restraint and seclusion training 2015

CPR/First Aid Certification

Wilson Fundations Workshop Level I

Stop the BLEED Certification

ALICE Training

Trauma Informed Practices

Volunteer Experience:

Camp Ubuntu, Volunteer Counselor, Bridport Central School, Bridport, Vermont, July 2019

Kept children engaged, organized, and safe.

Provided transportation.

Provided support to camp clinicians and staff.

After-school Club, Organizer, Bridport Central School, Bridport, Vermont, 2013 – 2018

Taught bird club as main leader.

Organized arts and crafts activities.

Organized ice skating club as main leader.

Kept children organized, engaged, and safe.

Encouraged children to learn new skills.