Lisa Azzopardi
Foster City
Summary
Passionate and energetic educator with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Belmont Redwood Shores K-8
2024.01 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Tutor
Self Employed Services
2024.01 - Current
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
Teacher
Belmont Redwood Shores K-8
1994.08 - 2023.06
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Leadership Team Member
Belmont Redwood Shores School District
2021.09 - 2023.06
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Math Instructional Coach
Belmont Redwood Shores School District
2014.08 - 2019.06
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
Student Teacher Mentor
Belmont Redwood Shores K-8
2010.08 - 2011.06
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.1991
California Multiple Subjects Credential -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA12.1985
Bachelor of Arts -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA08.1985
Skills
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Classroom Instruction
- Student rapport
- Group and individual instruction
- Instructional Methods
- Lesson Planning
- Community involvement
- Curriculum Development
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Literacy development
- Student evaluations
- Faculty Collaboration
Achievements
Teacher Appreciation Award
Belmont Redwood Shore Faculty Association Executive Board Member
Negotiator for Belmont Belmont Redwood Shore Faculty Association
Recipient of Kent Award
Recipient of Belmont Redwood Shores Rotary
School Liaison for Adopt-A-School Partner Women's Jr. League of Palo Alto
Recipient of California Kindergarten Association Grant
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Belmont Redwood Shores K-8
2024.01 - Current
Tutor
Self Employed Services
2024.01 - Current
Leadership Team Member
Belmont Redwood Shores School District
2021.09 - 2023.06
Math Instructional Coach
Belmont Redwood Shores School District
2014.08 - 2019.06
Student Teacher Mentor
Belmont Redwood Shores K-8
2010.08 - 2011.06
Teacher
Belmont Redwood Shores K-8
1994.08 - 2023.06
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
San Francisco State University
California Multiple Subjects Credential -
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts -
San Francisco State University
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