​Lisa Putnam

15 Venning Ct. Greenville, SC ​○​ leputnam7@gmail.com ​○​ 864-359-6606 ​○​ http://mrslisaputnam.weebly.com/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
 ​Energetic teacher with 19 years of classroom experience in Early Childhood, Elementary and Middle School
History
​ ​Devoted to developing the whole child, socially and academically
 ​Accomplished at differentiating lessons for students of varying abilities, including English for Students of Other
Languages (ESOL) and learning disabilities
​ ​Effective in encouraging warm and inclusive classroom
​ ​Adaptable to various curricula and school structures
​ E​ ffective in fostering open and positive parent-teacher communication
​ E ​ xperienced teaching in international schools

Core Competencies
 ​Skilled in implementing technology into  ​Skilled in classroom management for whole-
instruction(ie.Google Apps For Education, class and small-group activities and centers
Promethean,Smartboard,Google ​ ​Familiar with IB PYP programme
Classroom, Ipads, Plickers, Gimkit,  ​Experience in teaching in Israel and teaching
Flipgrid) students from diverse backgrounds and
 Experience in co-teaching as inclusion class religions
​ Meets SC’s NCLBs Highly Qualified Teacher ​ ​ Capturing Kids Hearts Trained
requirements
​ ​Interactive teaching/learning

Professional Experience

​GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

​6th Grade History Teacher​ ​League Academy of Communication Arts Middle School, Greenville, SC​ ​Aug 19-current
Taught 5 periods of 30 students with differing abilities from ESOL, resource and Gifted and Talented students
in an Arts/Communication Middle School. Collaborated with 6-1 Team to ensure cross-curricular content
implementation. Integrated the various arts in history curriculum. Served on Literacy Focus Team to
implement school-wide literacy program. Instructed utilizing 1:1 classroom. Developed lesson plans and
integrated various 21st century technology to engage and enhance learning. Capturing Kids Hearts trained.
​ th Grade Teacher​
5 ​Lake Forest Elementary Greenville, SC ​August 2018-2019
Taught 26 students as an inclusion classroom with a co-teacher with special education inclusion students
mainstreamed. Implemented instruction in all content areas. Created promethean board flipcharts to
implement instruction. Collaborated with Inclusion Teacher and ESOL teachers to enhance Literacy
instruction for struggling readers and ESOL students. Developed lesson plans and integrated various 21st
century technology to engage and enhance learning.
​1st​ ​ Grade Teacher​ ​Lake Forest Elementary Greenville, SC ​August 2015-2018
Taught 20-24 students. Implemented instruction in all content areas. Created promethean board flipcharts to
implement instruction. Collaborated with Reading Intervention Specialist and ESOL teachers to enhance
Literacy instruction for struggling readers and ESOL students. Developed lesson plans and integrated various
21st century technology to engage and enhance learning. Assessed reading levels using Fountas and Pinell
Balanced Literacy and differentiated reading for various levels. Served on Yearbook Committee.

Grade Level Chair Faculty Council​ ​August 2016-2018

Facilitated weekly collaborative meetings among homeroom teachers in Grades 1. Took part in policy
decision-making for the Primary School. Organized professional workshops about literacy techniques and
differentiation, and integrating technology into instruction. Coordinated and facilitated math data team for
1st grade.
 JERUSALEM AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL,​ Jerusalem, Israel
1st
​ ​ Grade Teacher ​August 2014-June 2015
Planned and implemented instruction in all content areas using American International curriculum.
Instructed students using differentiated instruction. Worked closely with the ESOL teacher to differentiate
units and lessons for students of varying English-language abilities.

JERUSALEM AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL​, Jerusalem, Israel

​ ​ Teacher PreK, 3rd
​ ​ /4​th​ and ELL/SPED
2011-2012, 2008-2009, 2007
Taught various positions from PreK, 3rd/4th grade teacher and ELL/SPED teacher. Planned and
implemented instruction in all content areas using American International curriculum. Instructed students
using differentiated instruction. Created study resources for ELL students. Held ELL meetings with parents.
Conducted SPED meetings to create plan for SPED students. Made assessments about potential students.
Tutored students within the Israeli public schools.

GREENVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT​, Lake Forest Elementary Greenville, SC

​Teacher​ K
​ 5, 4th
​ ,5
​
​th​ grades 2013-2014, 2009-2011, 2007-2008, 2005-2006

Taught 23-26 students. Planned and implemented instruction in all content areas. Taught various grade
levels from K to 5​th grade during years. Implemented instruction in departmental and self-contained
classroom settings. Instructed students using differentiated instruction. Served as 5​th Grade level Chair on
Faculty Council 2013-2014, organized yearbook, and conducted professional development for faculty on
Promethean Board and PowerTeacher. Organized safety patrols for school. Tutored Homebound Students.

ANDERSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #5​, McLees Elementary, Anderson, SC

​Teacher​ 5​ ​th​ grade 2
​ 004-2005

Taught 24-27 students. Planned and implemented instruction in all content areas. Implemented differentiated
instruction for reading and math groups. Served on SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)
Committee for successful reaccreditation.

OCONEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT,​ Orchard Park Elementary, Westminster, SC

​Teacher​ P​ re K and 5​th​ grade ​1999-2002

Taught 20-25 students. Planned and implemented instruction in all content areas. Conducted parental classes
called Jumping Into Kindergarten for K4 parents. Conducted city-wide testing using Dial R-3 for Child
Development enrollment. Attended SCEYC and NAEYC conferences. Served on writing, math and science
committees. Tutored homebound students and lower achieving students weekly after school. Served On
School Improvement Council.

Summer School Teacher 1999-2001

Planned and implemented instruction in math and literacy for low achieving students attending summer
school. Implemented differentiated instruction for reading and math groups.

Education & Credentials

SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
BS EDUCATION, ​1999, magna cum laude

FURMAN UNIVERSITY
TESOL, ​BS +30 hours, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER CERTIFICATION​ ​(GRADES K-6),​ 2024

Early Childhood, Elementary Education and Middle School Social Studies Certification
 Community & Volunteer Involvement
Bible Study Leaders Home Group Fellowship
Short Term Volunteer Christian Friends of Israel Jerusalem Distribution Center
Advisory Board Parent’s Center Jump Into Kindergarten Parent Sessions
March of Dimes Coordinator for Elementary School
District Pre-School Spring Fling Coordinator

References
​ ary Leslie Anderson, Principal, League Academy Middle School ​makander@greenville.k12.sc.us
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Julie Cooke, Principal, Lake Forest Elementary School ​jcooke@greenville.k12.sc.us
Cindy Coggins, Former Retired Principal, Lake Forest Elementary School ​lfcogg@bellsouth.net
Ian Lynch, SS Department Chair & SS teacher, League Academy ​ilynch@greenville.k12.sc.us
Sally Smith, Fifth grade Teacher, Lake Forest Elementary School ​sssmith@greenville.k12.sc.us
Susan Needle, Former 3​rd​ Grade Teacher & Curriculum Coordinator, JAIS ​teacherntiger@yahoo.com
Leslie Schutz, 2​nd​ Grade Teacher, Jerusalem American International School, ​lschutz@jerusalemais.org
Others available upon request