Lisa Turner
Lisa Turner
114 S. Irena Ave. #3 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 •------------ • ------------
» Education
National University 2016-2017
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
District Intern Program 1990-1992
Los Angeles Unified School District, Earned Teaching Credential
Pitzer College, Claremont, CA 1983-1987
Bachelor of Arts; Major Psychology
» Work Experience
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District 2013-current Soleado Elementary School
California Virtual Academies 2008- 2013
Online Public Home Charter School
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District 1997-2007
Point Vicente Elementary School
Los Angeles Unified School District 1990-1997
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Virginia Road Elementary School
» Skills
Management Skills: Teaches/trains/instructs/mentors, advised, coordinated/facilitated meetings and groups, success oriented, developed procedures
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others, sensitive, supportive, motivates others, counsels, delegates, understands feelings, accepts responsibility, diligent, self-motivated, adaptive
Organizational Skills: Coordinates tasks, handles details, gathered and disseminated information, created schedules and coordinate activities.
Communication Skills: Communicate expectations, establish/maintain rapport, document/evaluate policies, created/implemented goals, liaison, encourager, facilitator
» Professional Experience
Teacher-Researcher: Literacy Network Research & Development Team
Researched successful reading and writing practices, Developed Literature and ESL Units
Staff Development Leader: Conducted workshops to demonstrate techniques and strategies for new teachers
Training Teacher: National University & California State University, Northridge Assisted and advised student teachers and instructional aides, Mentored new teachers at CAVA
Grade level Chair: Gathered and disseminated information, made schedules and coordinated activities
Chair person of Guidance Committee, Student Study Team : Coordinated and facilitated weekly meetings
Test Site Coordinator and Physical Fitness Coordinator: Coordinated testing site, proctors and materials for over 125 students for CST and PFT.
» Certificates
California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Cross-Cultural, Language Academic Development Certificate GATE Certificate
» Experience
Provided classroom instruction to students of grades K, 1 and split grades K-1, 1-2, K-8,
3-4 and 4-5.
Worked as a liaison between CAVA (school) and families, as the primary source of information for online families.
Documented student progress in online program, met with families to discuss academic goals and progress.
Created and implemented interventions for K-8 students using an online platform.
Provided outings, learning activities and strategies for Learning coaches.
Utilized a variety of approaches in teaching Language Arts, thus creating a balanced reading and writing program. Used Common Core Units, Core Literature, Jr. Great Books, Thematic Units, Whole Language Techniques, Writing and Reading Workshops and Project Read.
Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied techniques and strategies including whole group, individual, small group and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and a positive attitude toward education.
Adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners by differentiating instruction.
Guided ELL students in English Language Development Programs to Mainstream English Reading. Taught all levels of ELL.
Planned and guided instructional aides in teaching Spanish Reading/Language Arts to ELL students.
Taught 3-5 year olds with developmental disabilities.
Lisa Turner
114 S. Irena Ave. #3 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 •------------ • ------------
» Education
National University 2016-2017
Master of Arts in Educational Technology
District Intern Program 1990-1992
Los Angeles Unified School District, Earned Teaching Credential
Pitzer College, Claremont, CA 1983-1987
Bachelor of Arts; Major Psychology
» Work Experience
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District 2013-current Soleado Elementary School
California Virtual Academies 2008- 2013
Online Public Home Charter School
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District 1997-2007
Point Vicente Elementary School
Los Angeles Unified School District 1990-1997
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Virginia Road Elementary School
» Skills
Management Skills: Teaches/trains/instructs/mentors, advised, coordinated/facilitated meetings and groups, success oriented, developed procedures
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others, sensitive, supportive, motivates others, counsels, delegates, understands feelings, accepts responsibility, diligent, self-motivated, adaptive
Organizational Skills: Coordinates tasks, handles details, gathered and disseminated information, created schedules and coordinate activities.
Communication Skills: Communicate expectations, establish/maintain rapport, document/evaluate policies, created/implemented goals, liaison, encourager, facilitator
» Professional Experience
Teacher-Researcher: Literacy Network Research & Development Team
Researched successful reading and writing practices, Developed Literature and ESL Units
Staff Development Leader: Conducted workshops to demonstrate techniques and strategies for new teachers
Training Teacher: National University & California State University, Northridge Assisted and advised student teachers and instructional aides, Mentored new teachers at CAVA
Grade level Chair: Gathered and disseminated information, made schedules and coordinated activities
Chair person of Guidance Committee, Student Study Team : Coordinated and facilitated weekly meetings
Test Site Coordinator and Physical Fitness Coordinator: Coordinated testing site, proctors and materials for over 125 students for CST and PFT.
» Certificates
California Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Cross-Cultural, Language Academic Development Certificate GATE Certificate
» Experience
Provided classroom instruction to students of grades K, 1 and split grades K-1, 1-2, K-8,
3-4 and 4-5.
Worked as a liaison between CAVA (school) and families, as the primary source of information for online families.
Documented student progress in online program, met with families to discuss academic goals and progress.
Created and implemented interventions for K-8 students using an online platform.
Provided outings, learning activities and strategies for Learning coaches.
Utilized a variety of approaches in teaching Language Arts, thus creating a balanced reading and writing program. Used Common Core Units, Core Literature, Jr. Great Books, Thematic Units, Whole Language Techniques, Writing and Reading Workshops and Project Read.
Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied techniques and strategies including whole group, individual, small group and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and a positive attitude toward education.
Adapted activities to meet the needs of individual learners by differentiating instruction.
Guided ELL students in English Language Development Programs to Mainstream English Reading. Taught all levels of ELL.
Planned and guided instructional aides in teaching Spanish Reading/Language Arts to ELL students.
Taught 3-5 year olds with developmental disabilities.