Lisa Zacher
Byron
Summary
Proactive and caring educator with 23 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Demonstrated success in creating inclusive learning environments, enhancing developmentally appropriate progress while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Byron Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Boosted children's social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Fostered safe and inclusive classroom environment, allowing students to express themselves freely and respectfully.
- Coordinated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to manage classroom behavior, creating supportive learning environment.
- Fostered independence in students by encouraging self-help skills and personal responsibility.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
School Psychologist
Red Wing Public Schools: Area Education Agency 267
08.2003 - 06.2011
- Conducted functional behavioral assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviors and create effective behavior intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
- Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to implement effective strategies for addressing students' unique learning needs.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to monitor progress and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for continuous improvement.
Education
Education Specialist - School Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IABachelor Of Arts - Psychology
Winona State University
Winona, MNMaster Of Arts In Education - Educational Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IASkills
- Early Childhood Development & Education
- Student Assessments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Functional Behavior Assessment & Strategies
Timeline
Preschool Teacher Assistant
Byron Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
School Psychologist
Red Wing Public Schools: Area Education Agency 267
08.2003 - 06.2011
Education Specialist - School Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
Winona State University
Master Of Arts In Education - Educational Psychology
University of Northern Iowa
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