Lisa J.

Lisa J.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    8th Grade Homeroom Teacher at Grace Lutheran School

  • Education

    • Harlaxton College

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      Semester Abroad

      Activities and Societies: • Harlaxton College Study Abroad Yearbook, Editorial Staff Member • Student through University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire's Study Abroad program at Harlaxton College in Harlaxton, England. • Developed a global perspective through interacting with people from all parts of Europe

    • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

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      Bachelor’s Degree Journalism, Spanish 3.85 GPA; Graduated summa cum laude

      Activities and Societies: • Reporter for The Spectator (twice-weekly student newspaper) • Society of Professional Journalists • Kappa Tau Alpha, National Honor Society in Journalism and Mass Communication • La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, Sigma Delta Pi, Spanish Honors Society • Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Fraternity • Alpha Phi Omega • InterVarsity Christian Fellowship • Golden Key International Honour Society

    • Carroll University

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      Teaching Certification - English Secondary Education and Teaching, 3.94 GPA

      Student Teaching:Horning Middle School, Waukesha• Taught 8th-grade high and regular Language Arts classes• Created and taught units on Literature Circles, Tom Sawyer, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream• Participated in district student development meetings and biweekly house faculty meetingsWest Allis Central High School, West Allis• Evaluated student progress and participated in parent-teacher conferences• Taught Science Fiction, British Literature, and Language Arts… Show more Student Teaching:Horning Middle School, Waukesha• Taught 8th-grade high and regular Language Arts classes• Created and taught units on Literature Circles, Tom Sawyer, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream• Participated in district student development meetings and biweekly house faculty meetingsWest Allis Central High School, West Allis• Evaluated student progress and participated in parent-teacher conferences• Taught Science Fiction, British Literature, and Language Arts Topics• Judged poetry for National PTA Reflections Program• Guided students in grammar and vocabulary • Designed and taught thematic units, including Macbeth, The Day of the Triffids, and Satire• Facilitated inclusion of students with special needs by incorporating many learning stylesField Experience:Frank Lloyd Wright Middle School, West AllisOconomowoc High School, Oconomowoc Show less

    • Concordia University-Wisconsin

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      Minister of Religion, Commissioned Teacher Colloquy

      • Completed eight classes through Concordia University Education Network (CUEnet), culminating in a colloquy interview at Concordia University-Wisconsin.

  • Experience

    • Kohl's Department Stores

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
      Cashier (Point Of Sale)

      • Combined speedy and accurate sales with friendly service at the register

    • Health Care Publications

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      Freelance Writer; Accountant

      • Researched and wrote freelance articles for national newsletter, Care-Giving Families to guide caretakers in connecting with and providing for aging loved ones• Handled business accounting for publication owner

    • Lake Country Publications

      Jun 2000 - Aug 2000
      Intern

      • Reported news for Lake Country Reporter, Sussex Sun, Kettle Moraine Index and Oconomowoc Focus

    • Fancy Publications

      Jun 2001 - Aug 2001
      Editorial Intern through Shattuck Fellowship Program

      • Performed magazine writing, editing, layout (using QuarkXPress) for Cat Fancy and Motorcycle Consumer News.

    • Waukesha Public Schools

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2002
      Substitute Teacher

      • Taught in elementary and high school classrooms, including special education and ESL (Spanish-English)

    • The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      Sales Associate, Handbags and Jewelry

      • Supplied considerate and caring customer service to shoppers in the Handbags and Jewelry departments

    • Wauwatosa West High School

      Aug 2004 - Jun 2007
      English Teacher

      • Taught Advanced Composition, World Literature, English 11, English 10, English 9• Advised student newspaper, West Side Stories• Integrated technology into the educational experience by maintaining a Content Management System for class use, utilizing PowerPoint presentations, and designing WebQuests

    • Immanuel Lutheran Church

      Aug 2007 - Dec 2015
      Dir. of Organizational Research, Dir. of Equipping and Connecting, Teaching and Ministry Assistant

      Minister of Religion, Commissioned: serving The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod in first call• Taught PLACE workshop to 150 adults and students, followed up with individual consultations to assess involvement• Supervised Media Teams: Orchestrated training orientation, guided members in creating PowerPoint presentations to enhance the flow of worship services, assigned members to crews, developed schedule• Oversaw more than 100 ministries: Recruited and trained volunteers, supported leaders, facilitated Ministry Fair• Developed, distributed and analyzed congregational assessments • Facilitated vision events, campaign logo and project design as fundraising initiative Communications Director• Strategically managed internal communication channels including brochures, e-newsletters (Constant Contact), catalogs, directories, Google Drive, Microsoft One Drive, Dropbox• Wrote, edited, and distributed monthly shepherding letters to 200 young adults and bi-weekly electronic newsletter (The Immanuel Update) to 700 people • Managed Immanuel’s online content by launching and administering Opportunities to Serve Joomla website, which garnered thousands of unique visitors to the site• Processed worship service videos: edited using Windows Movie Maker, burned to DVD, and uploaded to church WordPress website and YouTube, optimizing for search Show less

    • Teachers Pay Teachers

      Jan 2015 - now
      Teacher

      My husband and I have published the bulk of our lessons for sale on the popular Website, Teachers Pay Teachers.

    • Brookfield Academy

      Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
      Substitute Teacher

      • Provided enthusiastic and competent class coverage during teacher absences

    • Germantown High School

      Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
      Long-term Substitute English Teacher

      • Taught American Literature and English 9 for entire second semester

    • Hope Lutheran School

      Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
      8th Grade Homeroom Teacher

      Teacher for Language Arts and Social Studies, Grades 5-8

    • Grace Lutheran School

      Jun 2017 - now
      8th Grade Homeroom Teacher

      Teacher - 8th grade homeroom and religion; 7th and 8th-grade language arts and social studies

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • English - Secondary Education Teaching Lifetime License - Wisconsin

      Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
      Sept 2017
    • Minister of Religion, Commissioned

      Concordia University Wisconsin
      Jan 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • English Grades 6-12 Professional Educator License

      The Florida Department of Education
      Jul 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lisa J.
      Academic Distinction - UW Eau Claire Academic Distinction: 7 semesters
    • Awarded to Lisa J.
      Dean's List - UW Eau Claire Dean's List: 5 semesters
    • Awarded to Lisa J.
      Excel Scholarship Carroll University
    • Awarded to Lisa J.
      Outstanding Senior Award for Department of Communication and Journalism University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
    • Awarded to Lisa J.
      William Randolph Hearst Journalism Scholarship University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mission team member (college group)

      Issued by Saddleback Church on Jan 2001
      Saddleback ChurchAssociated with Lisa J.
    • Adult Tutor

      Issued by Goodwill Industries on Jan 2003
      Goodwill IndustriesAssociated with Lisa J.
    • Parent Volunteer

      Issued by Milwaukee German Immersion School on Sept 2011
      Milwaukee German Immersion SchoolAssociated with Lisa J.
    • Host

      Issued by Amity Intern Program on Aug 2012
      Amity Intern ProgramAssociated with Lisa J.
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Immanuel Lutheran Church on Dec 2002
      Immanuel Lutheran ChurchAssociated with Lisa J.