Lisa Larson Winker (she/her)

Experience

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  Village of Park Forest, Illinois

  May 1986 - Jul 1990

  Assistant Manager

  Department of Parks and RecreationPositions Held:Assistant Manager of Municipal PoolsHead Lifeguard and Swim InstructorReceptionist for Racquet Club and Municipal Golf Center

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  Rich East High School

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1990

  Cheerleading and Softball Coach
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  Steger Central Junior High School, District 194

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1989

  7th & 8th Grade Teacher

  Courses Taught:7th Grade Health, Language Arts, Reading and Social Studies8th Grade Mathematics and ScienceAccomplishments:Organizational Director/Judge Local, Regional & State Science Fairs Member of Illinois Junior Academy of Science Region 9

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  Crete Monee Middle School, District 201-U

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1998

  Math Teacher

  Courses Taught:7th Grade English, Pre-Algebra and Reading8th Grade EnglishAccomplishments:Chapter I Immerging Program Staff Member I.G.A.P/ Writing Rater CertifiedFacilitator for Advisor / Advisee Program Mentor for Non-Tenured TeachersTaught English and Reading Program for Summer School Selected for Television Appearance on PBS Program Wrote /Implemented Illinois Goals and Assessments Prepared and Taught Interdisciplinary Units on Team Level Initiated Forms of Alternative AssessmentsMember of Technology CommitteeMember of Teacher Advisory BoardSnowflake Staff MemberClinical Supervisor for Governors State University Cooperating Teacher for Governors State UniversitySponsorships:Art Club, Camera Club, Yearbook StaffMIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTER/CONSULTANT Thomas Small/Sharon Frink ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL MEMBERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS MEMBER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALSDepartment of Student Activities Show less

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  Homewood-Flossmoor High School

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  Poms Coach
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  Job Related Volunteer Experiences

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2016

  Volunteer

  FRANKFORT SCHOOL DISTRICT 157-C, Frankfort, ILParent volunteer for my children’s classrooms – Pre-K to 8th Grade (2004-Present)ST. LAWERENCE O’TOOLE SCHOOL, Matteson, IL7th Grade Religious Education Teacher, Art Volunteer, Room Mother, Parent Volunteer (2003-2004)SOUTH SUBURBAN GIRL SCOUT ASSOCIATION, Homewood, ILBrownie Troop Leader Beacon Hill Primary School in Chicago Heights, Illinois (2002-2003)SCHOOL DISTRICT 163, Park Forest, IL21st CENTURY PREPARATORY CENTER, Park Forest, Illinois (2000-2002)P.T.O. President, Room Mother and Parent VolunteerBEACON HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, Chicago Heights, Illinois (2002-2003) Room Mother and Parent VolunteerMember of the District's Re-consolidation CommitteePARK FOREST POLICE DEPARTMENT, Park Forest, ILVolunteered to distribute police newsletters to neighborhood (1993-2003) Show less

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  Universidadae De Caxias Do Sul

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1994

  Visiting Professor

  Teacher Exchange Summer 1994Courses Taught:Basic, Intermediate and Advanced English

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  School of the Tall Grass Arts Association

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Teacher and School Board Member

  Taught a variety of art courses to students from 2-70 years of ageSchool Board Committee Member from 1998-2002

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  Ravenswear Jewelry

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Owner and Designer

  Established an at-home business of fine contemporary custom jewelry

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  Garden of Weed'n

  Mar 2003 - May 2014

  Owner/Operator

  Owned & operated a landscape Design/Garden Maintenance BusinessManaged up to 15 seasonal employeesDesigned & implemented landscapes, hardscapes, beds and containers Maintained properties and businesses of up to 22 clientsOrder, purchase & billing of plants and materialsCurrently working on a consultant basis

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  Eureka College

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  Chicago Regional Admissions Counselor

  As a resident of the Chicago metro area, I recruited freshman and transfer students from within that area to attend Eureka College:-Established new Regional Admissions Position-Represented college to prospective students & families by visiting high schools, community colleges, attending college fairs, working along college bound organizations, preparing & implementing presentations, helping with campus open houses.-Planed & implemented fall/spring travel.-Communicated and managed student pool through the use of CRM's (Hobsons & Sonis)-Have working knowledge of support systems (Naviance, Parchment, Cappex & Common App)-Arranged & coordinated individual & group student visits to campus.-Compiled & maintained databases & mailing lists of potential students.-Conducted transcript evaluation for freshmen & transfer students.-Advised transfer students on appropriate course work to take prior to enrollment.-Processed applications & determine admission status to the College.-Worked collaboratively with other admissions staff to plan, organize, and conduct on & off campus recruiting events including campus bus trips and off campus receptions.-Attended local, regional & national college fairs-Worked with faculty, coaches, & staff in recruiting students.-Worked with financial aid staff to present/explain financial aid awards to students & parents.-Managed individual Social Media accounts-Managed student worker on campus from home office-Golden Apple Scholarship Program Campus Liaison-PICU Liaison -Faculty Advisor for the Delta Delta Pi Sorority Show less

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  Indiana State University

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2023

  Chicago Regional Admissions Coordinator

  Responsible for the recruitment, admissions and high school relations for eleven counties in and around the Chicagoland region for Indiana State University:- Counsel comprehensively with regards to the college selection process- Represent university to prospective students & families by visiting high schools, community colleges, attending college fairs, working along college bound organizations, and preparing & implementing presentations - Manage my own territory- Help to coordinate bus, group & individual campus visits- Present at local high schools, college fairs & at CBO events- work collaboratively with campus counselors and department staff in the recruitment of students- Work with Banner, Signal Vine, Slate, Talisma & VZ systems- Keep time card with Kronos- Plan & implement fall/spring travel Show less

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  University of Florida - Division of Enrollment Management

  Jul 2023 - now

  Illinois Regional Admissions Officer