Lisa Lindgren

EDUCATOR

404-718-9661
llindgren0604@gmail.com
1333 Martina Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30338

SKILLS
Developing Curriculum
Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am an eighteen-year teaching veteran in NY public schools and GA public and
private schools. I was named STAR teacher in 2015. I have taught a diverse
repertoire of classes and units Ive developed in literature, film, creative writing,
academic writing and AP English Language and Composition. I have a 95% pass
rate on the AP English Language national exam.

EXPERIENCE
ENGLISH TEACHER
The Galloway School /September 2011-Current Position

Team Player

At The Galloway School, I go BEYOND all my scripted and unscripted duties.

Cross-Curricular
Collaborator

Spring boarded the development of English curriculum in line with the

Creativity
Budgeting
Detailed and Organized

EDUCATION
MASTER OF ARTS
English Literature
Hofstra University
1997 1999
BACHELOR OF ARTS
English Literature
Education Minor
S.U.N.Y Stony Brook
1993 1997
PH I BETA K APPA
MA GNA CUM LA UD E
ENG LISH H ON OR S
D IST IN CTI ON

schools mission.
Taught a variety of courses such as AP English Language and
Composition, World Literature, Dystopian Fiction, American Literature,
Film Study, and Creative Writing.
Knowledgeable about rhetoric, and first year college composition
requirements.
Facilitated successful units of study for all levels of students, such as
creating visual essays and writing, revising and performing TEDx talks.
Advised a mixed age group of students in their academic planning.
Planned the department budget.
Served as a liaison for new teachers.
Mentored new teachers.
Fostered excellent rapport with parents and students.
Creating a positive presence in the school as a prom committee advisor,
and creative writing club advisor.
ADJUNCT ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR
Georgia Gwinnett College /August 2010- June 2011
In the School of Liberal Arts, I taught first year students Introduction to
Composition.
Designed and implemented a rigorous course teaching exposition,
analysis and argumentation.
Drew upon creative writing, the visual arts and debate to enhance
and model all writing forms.
Facilitated oral presentations, student portfolios, and discussion
boards to differentiate instruction.

Lisa Lindgren
EDUCATOR

404-718-9661

llindgren0604@gmail.com
1333 Martina Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30338

TECHNICAL
SKILLS
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
IMovie
Weebly
Canvas LMS
Blackboard LMS
Schoology LMS

AWARDS
STAR Teacher
The Galloway School
Pamela and John Smart
Faculty Award
The Galloway School

EXPERIENCE continued

Diligently managed paper load, short writing assignments, and

quizzes.
Received praise from Faculty Liaison and positive ratings from
students.

ENGLISH TEACHER
Fulton County Schools/ August 2005-June 2010
Rigorously implemented the research process; teaching note taking,
MLA format, thesis construction, outlining, drafting, revising and editing.
Instructed SAT preparation students with techniques to improve active
reading, strategic thinking, and decoding skills.
Managed many successful classrooms with various management
techniques, such as: setting consistent, fair and understandable rules
from the outset; maintaining high expectations; parlaying confrontations
into teachable moments; minimizing disruptions by redirecting students.
Designed courses to meet State of Georgia standards by building study
units into task specific goals.
Worked collaboratively in vertical teams [top-down; 12-9] and with cocurricular partners [subjects include: Special Education and Social
Studies.
Committed to creating a presence in the school environment
chaperoned the homecoming dance; attendee at many sporting and
theatrical events.
Advised student council members on implementing fundraisers, creating
student policies and running the class budget.
Advised the local school chapter of the Anchor Club-a womens service
club.
Maintained a safe, encouraging and fun classroom environment.
Taught grades 10-12 to many levels of students.
ONLINE TUTOR
Smarthinking, Inc./ May 2009-June 2010
Responsible for providing clear, positive and constructive writing feedback
in an online forum to college level writers.
Assisted college level writers in all genres of writingcareer, technical,
expository, creative, persuasive et al.
Attended twelve hours of online training to learn how to give feedback
according to the Smarthinking model.
Worked with my customers using the Socratic Method to help them
accomplish their specific writing needs and goals.

Lisa Lindgren
EDUCATOR

404-718-9661
llindgren0604@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE continued
ENGLISH TEACHER
Oceanside Union Free School District/ September 1997-June 2005

1333 Martina Drive

Atlanta, Georgia 30338

REFERENCES

Gordon Mathis
Upper Learning Principal,
Emeritus
Head of Community
Engagement
The Galloway School
W: 404.252.8389
gmathis@gallowayschool.org

Scott Kent
English Department
Fulton County Schools
Centennial High School
Former chairperson
C: 770.880.7423
kents@fultoncountyschools.org
Dr. Thomas Young
Retired Associate Professor of
English
Georgia Gwinnett College
Faculty Liaison/Supervisor
W: 678.407.5601
C: 404-734-1462

CERTIFICATIONS
S
GA Clear and Renewable
Certificate, English 6-12
NYS Permanent Certificate,
English 7-12

Conferenced with students and implemented units on college essay

writing, state exam writing and research paper writing.
Tutored students in and out of classroom in writing and SAT preparation
Cultivated positive, lasting relationships with students, parents,
supervisors and colleagues.
Developed new course on contemporary literature.
Taught in a collaborative setting with Special Education professional.
Planned cross-curricular units with Social Studies department.
Executed field trips to museums, Broadway shows, houses of worship,
walking tours, and food tasting to illustrate essential connections in
literature, history, art and culture.
Created and instructed units on multicultural literature
Employed Socratic seminar technique in honors and AP classes to raise
student interaction, timed responses, analytical and research skills
Facilitated summer reading committee
Mentored student teachers and first year teachers
Advised the yearbook staff and managed the yearbook budget
Member of School Based Faculty Council
Created and instructed units on multicultural literature

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Long Island Language Arts Council and Long Island Social Studies Council,
1999, 2000. Integrating World History and World Literature

NCTSS, 1999 Integrating World History and World Literature

Lisa Lindgren
EDUCATOR

404-718-9661
llindgren0604@gmail.com

1333 Martina Drive

Atlanta, Georgia 30338

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Social-Emotional Learning, Institute for Social and Emotional Learning

(IFSEL)

Curriculum Design, Educational Technology Specialist Cheryl Despathy,

Presenter

Project Zero, Harvard School of Education, Jessica Ross, Presenter

From Picasso to Warhol, Artful Thinking, High Museum of Art, Judy

Hammach, Presenter

AP Institute, English Literature and Composition, Gigi Muirhead,

Presenter

AP Institute, English Language and Composition, Terry Fillipo, Presenter