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Lisa McAlpine

Sterling

Summary

Dedicated 1st Grade Teacher skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and fostering parent communication. Committed to creating engaging learning environments that support diverse student needs.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

1st Grade Teacher

Algonkian Elementary
Sterling
08.2012 - Current
  • Crafted engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Implemented hands-on activities to enhance understanding of core subjects.
  • Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement and established clear expectations.
  • Facilitated meaningful dialogue with families from diverse backgrounds regarding children's educational experiences.
  • Served as 1st grade team leader for several years.

2nd Grade Teacher

Rolling Ridge Elementary
Sterling
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Established clear expectations for classroom behavior and reinforced appropriate behavior with positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Collaborated with parents to enhance educational engagement within the PEP program.

Education

Gifted Endorsement - Gifted Education

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
11-2025

Masters in Teaching - Elementary Education

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05-2009

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Parent communication
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • Elementary Education PreK-6
  • English as a Second Language K-12
  • Gifted Education

Timeline

1st Grade Teacher

Algonkian Elementary
08.2012 - Current

2nd Grade Teacher

Rolling Ridge Elementary
08.2009 - 06.2012

Gifted Endorsement - Gifted Education

Longwood University

Masters in Teaching - Elementary Education

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

University of Virginia
Lisa McAlpine