Hello, my name is Lisa Hinton.

I am currently a 1st grade teacher at an International

School in China. One thing I have learned is the importance of communication and
teamwork between parents and other staff members to build understanding and
support students in the best way. I believe in working as a team to best meet the
needs of children. Before working in first grade, I was a Kindergarten teacher for
five years alongside two other Chinese teachers. I learned the importance of
embracing cultural differences and how to build a multicultural classroom. I was also
a Spanish teacher at the Kindergarten where I could use my language skills to support
the school. I also learned Chinese which has been beneficial in communicating with
the children, parents and staff members on a daily basis. I am adaptable and always
willing to learn new things! My strength as a teacher leader is building community and
maintaining great relationships. I graduated from University of California, Irvine with
a bachelors in Psychology and received a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from
there as well. I was a long term substitute and support teacher in the Orange County
School District for two years before moving to China.