Lisa Pollard
Mathiston
Summary
Dynamic early childhood educator with a proven track record at Ackerman Elementary School, specializing in differentiated instruction and parent communication. Expert in fostering social-emotional learning and creative lesson planning, significantly enhancing student engagement and achievement. Demonstrates patience and empathy, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PreK Teacher
Ackerman Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, enhancing family involvement in the educational process.
- Participated in ongoing professional learning opportunities to remain current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating daily read-alouds, guided reading groups, and independent reading time.
- Developed and implemented behavior management systems to maintain a structured and productive learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized support and success for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units, fostering a holistic approach to education.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
First Grade Teacher
Ackerman Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Second Grade Teacher
Ackerman Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2017
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating real-world examples.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of growth for students, implementing targeted interventions to close achievement gaps.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
First Grade Teacher Assistant
Ackerman Elementary Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child's academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-2010
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS05-2008
High School Diploma -
Ackerman High School
Ackerman, MS05-2006
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Patience and empathy
- Music and movement
- Curriculum planning
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Child supervision
- Fine motor skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Creative lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Play-based learning
Timeline
PreK Teacher
Ackerman Elementary School
08.2018 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Ackerman Elementary School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Second Grade Teacher
Ackerman Elementary School
08.2011 - 05.2017
First Grade Teacher Assistant
Ackerman Elementary Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Mississippi State University
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
East Mississippi Community College
High School Diploma -
Ackerman High School
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