Lisa A.

Cubellis
126 Star Court
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 749-8221
lc72deb0@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
To secure a full-time teaching position at the elementary level utilizing my edu
cation, abilities, and experience.
EDUCATION
M.Ed. in Elementary Education, GPA 4.0 (2008)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor?s Degree in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations, GPA 3.
23 (1992)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
North Hills School District-McIntyre Elementary ?Pittsburgh, PA
August 2009 to June 2010
One-Year Contract Long Term Substitute Teacher-Fifth Grade
Designed and taught fifth grade lesson plans aligned with the Pennsylvania Acade
mic Standards for Language Arts using Harcourt Storytown, Mathematics using Scot
t Foresman, and Science including kits for Variables, Landforms, Levers and Pull
eys, Environments and Ecology using note booking
Administered Reading, Math, and Writing PSSA
Assisted in the preparation of IEP, 504, and ESL documentation for a multi-level
ed ability classroom
Coordinated a collaborative technology project using a wiki between North Hills
School District and Moon School District with approximately 110 students
Conducted a figurative language poetry unit culminating in a hard back book for
each student
Designed and taught interactive lessons using a document camera and Eno board sy
stem daily
21st Century teaching utilizing software programs such as Study Island, Harcourt
-Think Central, Scott Foresman -Pearson Success Net, Scholastic- Reading Counts
, and Raz-Kids
Designed and taught integrated curriculum projects for Science, Social Studies,
Math, and Language Arts using technology
Maintained daily parent communication through Progress Book and Homework Hotline
, as well as weekly parent communication through assessment folders
Facilitated a classroom with multi-level ability students and English Language L
earners (ELL)
Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Franklin Regional School District-Heritage Elementary -Murrysville, PA
August 2008 to June 2009
One-Year Contract Long Term Substitute Teacher-Fourth Grade

2008-2009 PSSA test scores indicate meeting proficient and advanced levels for a
ll classroom students in
Reading, Math, and Science
Designed and taught fourth grade lesson plans aligned with the Pennsylvania Acad
emic Standards for Language Arts using Harcourt Storytown, Mathematics, and Scie
nce including kits for Insects, Simple Machines, Human Body, Electricity and Roc
ks and Minerals
Facilitated and analyzed weekly, theme, and benchmark Harcourt data
Assisted in the preparation of IEP and GIEP documentation
Designed and maintained a teacher web site for greater parent communication
Initiated school to home communication through weekly assessment envelopes
Coordinated a geologist from the Geological Society of America as a speaker for
the fourth grade to enhance grade-level curriculum
Coordinated the second annual school-wide collection of toiletries for the homel
ess of Pittsburgh to be distributed through the Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership
Contributed to the coordination of the Read Across America Reading Challenge and
participated in the Family Reading Night at the Murrysville Public Library
Pressley Ridge ? Pittsburgh, PA
Summer 2008
Theraputic Support Staff ?Summer Autism Program
Working as a theraputic support staff for a student diagnosed with Autism for th
e summer program
Receiving intensive training on the Autism Spectrum with conflict resolution
Working to help students using behavioral and educational intervention
Franklin Regional School District-Heritage Elementary -Murrysville, PA
August 2007 to May 2008
Student Internship ?Third Grade
Administered DIBELS testing to third grade students
Assisted in preparing the students for the Third Grade PSSA and co-administered
the assessment
Designed and taught lessons aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards in
Language Arts using Harcourt Storytown, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science
including kits for Plant Growth and Development, Chemistry, and Weather
Facilitated a full inclusive classroom with multi-level ability students
Coordinated speakers in Social Studies (professor of school law from the Indiana
University of Pennsylvania and Science (local beekeeper) to facilitate student
interest and community involvement
Authored numerous cross-curricular unit plans and facilitated large and small gr
oup instruction
Worked in team collaboration for curriculum mapping based on the Pennsylvania Ac
ademic Standards
Substituted in Kindergarten, First, Third, and Fifth Grade
Coordinated a school-wide food drive for the Westmoreland County Food Bank
Coordinated a school-wide collection of toiletries for the homeless of Pittsburg
h to be distributed through the Downtown Pittsburgh Partnership
Avonworth School District - Pittsburgh, PA
August 2004 to June 2007
Paraprofessional
Kindergarten-2004 to 2005
First Grade ?August 2005 to December 2005
Second Grade ?December 2005 to June 2006
Second and Third Grade-August 2006 to June 2007
Administered the Brigance Testing System to the incoming Kindergartners of 2007-
2008
Assisted in administering the Second Grade Stanford Achievement Test and the Thi
rd Grade PSSA
Worked with special needs children including those diagnosed with Autism, Asperg
er?s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Cortical Vision Impairment
Assisted in the preparation for Math Night and Dr. Seuss Night at Avonworth Elem
entary
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES & PUBLICATIONS
Author of ?Teaching Outside The Box? an article published in the Pennsylvania Sc
ience Teachers Association newsletter The Exchange, Spring 2009 edition
Recipient of the Science Olympiad Grant from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsbu
rgh
Member of the National Education Association
2007 Visions Elementary Science Conference
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Co-chair of the Pennsylvania Organization of Mothers of Multiples Clubs (POMOMC)
annual convention 2007-2008 hosting 250 women
Offices held in the POMOMC -Secretary 2008-2009,1st Vice President 2005-2007
Founding member of the North Pittsburgh Mothers of Multiples ? Offices held ?Pre
sident, Vice President, Membership, Corresponding Secretary, and Librarian
Fundraising for the American Cancer Society?s Relay for Life- 2000 to present