Lisa Pittman
Collierville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered educator with a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students can thrive. Creates a classroom culture built on respect, belonging, and high expectations to develop students' confidence, curiosity, critical thinking skills, and love of learning. Her meaningful connections and conversations engage her students in collaborative learning experiences. Goes above and beyond to support student success, contribute to school initiatives, and participate in extracurricular activities, demonstrating her dedication to professionalism, integrity, and developing strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - 6th Grade
Collierville Schools
Collierville, TN
08.2016 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans in accordance with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Created and nourished a positive classroom environment to promote student engagement and collaboration.
- Collaborate with other teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum supervisors to adapt learning plans and methods.
CKH Student Lead and Process Champion
Collierville Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with campus leadership to develop and execute plans that strengthened school culture and student connectedness.
- Coordinated campus-wide CHK activities, recognition programs, and relationship-building initiatives to foster a positive learning environment.
- Facilitated professional development sessions to train staff on CHK strategies and classroom engagement techniques.
- Monitored fidelity of CHK implementation across classrooms and provided coaching and support to teachers.
Dragons ExL Coordinator
Collierville Middle School
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated program logistics to ensure smooth execution of events and activities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with students and mentors to enhance collaboration and support.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication among tutors, students, and parents.
- Organized regular staff meetings for knowledge sharing, collaborative problem-solving, and building strong team dynamics among tutors.
Behavioral Coach
Collierville Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans to support student needs.
- Collaborated with educators to implement effective classroom management strategies.
- Facilitated group sessions focusing on social skills and emotional regulation.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted strategies based on behavioral data analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Harding University
Searcy, AR05-1992
Skills
- Relationship building
- Student-centered learning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Growth mindset
- Collaborative learning
Accomplishments
- CMS Teacher of the Month
- Collierville Schools Heart of Collierville Award
- CMS Doc the Dragon award
- Apple Teacher with Swift Playground Recognition
- Jr. Beta Sponsor 5-year pin
- Collierville Schools Tenure
Timeline
CKH Student Lead and Process Champion
Collierville Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Dragons ExL Coordinator
Collierville Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Behavioral Coach
Collierville Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2025
Teacher - 6th Grade
Collierville Schools
08.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Harding University