Lisa Gurganus
Watha
Summary
Dedicated K-6 teacher with extensive experience in optimizing student educational potential through diverse instructional strategies and effective classroom management techniques. Skilled in delivering engaging lectures, facilitating interactive discussions, and designing hands-on activities to create a dynamic learning environment. Well-prepared to transition into an administrative role, leveraging my strong background in education. Successfully guided and empowered adults to prioritize educational well-being, drawing from my experience as an effective educator. Equipped to provide guidance and support to both seasoned and new teachers, utilizing my leadership abilities honed through committee involvement. Confident in my exceptional organizational capabilities and ability to contribute effectively as a member of this graduate school program.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Pender County Schools
07.2005 - Current
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning
- Worked with principal's office on disciplinary and safety issues
- Constructed ELA plans on the county curriculum team during the summer
- Collaboration with team members on Leadership, MTSS and Data teams
- Implemented positive behavioral changes for my school by serving on one of the first PBIS committees in Pender County and my school by assisting in the startup of the program at our school
- I was the lead PBIS teacher for 4 years
- Coached middle school cheerleading
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body
- Utilized curriculum which reflected diverse educational, cultural and linguistic background of student body
- Consulted with teachers in EC and EL disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity
- Mentored UNCW student for their student teaching experience
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Student evaluation
Education
Psychology -
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCK-6 Education - undefined
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Wilmington, NCNo Degree - Graduate Degree School Administration
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Student evaluation
- Instructional leadership
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professionalism
- Team collaboration
- Program planning
- Data analysis
Timeline
Teacher
Pender County Schools
07.2005 - Current
K-6 Education - undefined
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Psychology -
East Carolina University
No Degree - Graduate Degree School Administration
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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