LISA J.

EKREM
10813 Cambridge Ct.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: ( 651 ) 428-1316
Lisa.Ekrem@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/pub/lisa-ekrem/4/860/828

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching: English Language Learners
Hamline University, St Paul, MN, 2015
Bachelor of Arts: Communications, Graphics, Art
Carroll University, Waukesha, WI, 2000

LICENSURE
MN K-6 Elementary Education/ MN 5-8 Literature and Communication Arts

Expires:

6/2017

CERTIFICATIONS
ESL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2013 - present
Third Grade Teacher
Bethune Community School
Supervisor: Cheryl Martin
Primary Responsibilities:

Used Arts Integration strategies to add depth to learning, increase participation,

and connect classroom with outside community members. Featured on KARE 11
news for a summative poetry project with Sarah Jessica Parker.
Administered formal and informal assessment methods to track student progress;
utilized and collected data to drive instruction.
Mentored to new teachers regarding professionalism, behavior management
techniques, teaching strategies, curriculum, and aligning lessons to MN State
Standards.

Extra duties/leadership roles and duration:

Served as Talent Development School Lead, member of Instructional Leadership

Team, and member of the Interview Committee. Responsible for mentoring three
practicum students working toward initial licensure.

2011 - 2013
Third Grade Teacher, 6-8 Math and Language Arts Teacher
WISE Charter School
Supervisor: Latonya Washington
Primary Responsibilities:

Doubled number of MCA math-proficient students from previous year. Increased

average student reading level by 1.3 years between winter and spring MAP tests.

Applied for and won $500 grant for classroom supplies through Coach Foundation.

Implemented Teach Like a Champion, Responsive Classroom, and Envoy

behavior management techniques with great success.

Extra duties/leadership roles and duration:

Conducted formal observations and provided feedback and mentoring to teachers

in grades 3-5. Led staff development sessions on Understanding by Design
backward lesson planning.

2007 - 2011
Third Grade Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher
Paideia Academy
Supervisor: Jill Godtland
Primary Responsibilities:

Effectively used Singapore Math curriculum to help students achieve 96%

proficiency on state MCA.

Actively applied Core Knowledge, Guided Reading methods, and Words Their Way
spelling program, and Regie Routmans reading and writing teaching essentials.

Spearheaded a science-based after-school club for learners in grades 2-6;

provided student work samples to nationwide contests and connected students to
pen pals in other states.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Talent Development: Advanced Differentiation

Arts Integration Strategies
Focused Instruction Cohorts
Responsive Classroom
Envoy

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
1. Christina Ramsey
Turnaround Program Specialist
MPS
(612) 668-1530
2. Barbara Braatan
Emeritus PAR Mentor
MPS
(651) 338-2501
3. Cheryl Martin
Principal
MPS - Bethune Community School
(612) 668-2550