Lisa Irving, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Douglasville, GA, US

Remote

As the 6-12 English Language Arts Subject Matter Expert, I serve on the Curriculum Support Services team to support teachers' use of the ASU Prep curriculum; create and revise curricular resources; advise faculty on standards-based and research-based best practices; facilitate professional learning; review and resolve content issues.

After earning my master's degree in English, I made the difficult choice to transition out of the classroom and pursue freelancing. I began FireCopy to provide copywriting and editing services to small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs. I helped small nonprofits develop their vision and standards, served as an editor for self-published authors.

Mcdonough, Georgia

After earning my gifted certification through the College of William and Mary and moving from Washington, D.C. to Atlanta, I returned to the classroom as a high school English teacher. I requested to teach honors-level courses to best apply my education and previous experience. I have enjoyed years of guiding students through rigorous instruction in.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Having been classified as gifted as a child myself, I became concerned with the academic opportunities provided to the gifted population at the school in which I worked. I applied for and was selected to oversee the education plans of gifted students and to provide resources to teachers of these students. In this semi-administrative role, I wrote curricula.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I began my professional career teaching language arts to seventh-graders. This work opened my eyes to numerous realities about the education system, adolescent psychology, and who I wanted to be as a professional. The student population here was extremely diverse in the areas of culture, household income, and academic ability. Such variables thrilled and.

Tallahassee, Florida Area

While earning my bachelor's degree in English education, I tutored fellow students at various points in their matriculation. Working in the College of Education's tutoring center, I prepared students for the state teacher exam by creating individualized study plans and materials. In doing so, I maintained communication with each student-client to ensure.

Master Of Arts - Ma, English Language And Literature/Letters, 4.0

Gifted Endorsement, Education/Teaching Of The Gifted And Talented, 4.0

Completion and high achievement in master's level courses as a non-degree seeking student in order to earn the Gifted Endorsement to.

Bachelor’S Degree, English/Language Arts Teacher Education, 3.8, Certified 9-12; Esol Endorsed And Reading Endorsed

Activities and Societies: Lambda Iota Tau (LIT), National Education Association (NEA), Student Florida Education Association (SFEA).