Lisa K.

White
(formerly Lisa Wilson)

1221-E Old Windmill Circle! Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802 Phone: (540) 271-5472 ! E-Mail: wilsonlk@dukes.jmu.edu Website and Online Portfolio: ! lisakwhite.weebly.com

A teacher

and leader- by- example, excited to inspire one classroom and child at a time. Considers differentiated instruction regarding each individual student. Possess a passion for positive approaches to lifelong learning.

Experience
Math Tutor February 2014- Present Weekly, afterschool tutor for a 4th grade student Student Teaching Stone Spring Elementary 4 t h grade August 2013- October 2013 Continued the implementation of Whole Brain Teaching methods to increase engagement and participation Student Teaching W.W. Robinson Elementary - Kindergarten October 2013-December 2013 Co-taught and collaborated to plan and teach lessons Planed and executed small group lessons meeting phonemic awareness needs during intervention time Practicum River Bend Elementary 2 n d grade August 2012-December 2012 Observed and assisted the teacher Planned/implemented a reading comprehension lesson where students acted out a story/participated in a discussion circle Practicum Dixon Educational Center Preschool August 2011-December 2011 Aided classroom teacher in applying discipline strategies Planned and executed a lesson where students created a mosaic collage using the first letters of students names Volunteer Thomas Harrison Middle School 6 t h grade math class August 2011-December 2011 Assisted and supported classroom teacher and students JMU FROG First Year Orientation Guide August 2011 Supported, lead, and befriended James Madison University freshman during freshman orientation week Reading Buddy Volunteer Harrisonburg City Schools 3 r d grade January 2011-May 2011 Read with 3rd grade students, individually, during reading time Mentorship John C. Myers Elementary 4 t h grade September 2008-January 2009 Assisted teacher with classroom activities and individual tutoring

Education
James Madison University 2013-2014 - Master of Arts in Teaching - Projected completion date: May 9, 2014 James Madison University 2009-2013 - Bachelor of Science - Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (IDLS) - Minor: Elementary Education (ELED) - Concentration: Math/Science/Technology - Endorsement: Algebra 1

Skills and Affiliations

Managing classroom for diverse populations Strong collaborator Dedicated, hard worker Compassionate, Patient, Kind Optimistic approach to learning Excellent communication skills Thorough attention to detail Outgoing personality, friendly Exceeds expectations, articulate First Aid, CPR, AED certification pending JMU Kids Club member (2009/2010) Member of Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)

Work History

Math Tutor Lawn Care - Cornerstone Foundations JMU Dining Spotswood Country Club Snack Shop Traditions Restaurant Cashier Summer Childcare Nanny February 2014 Present May 2012 August 2012 May 2011 June 2011 June 2009 August 2009 June 2008 August 2008 June 2004 August 2008