Lisa Terhune Finney

901-489-9731 finneysrule1@gmail.com 807 University Street Memphis, Tennessee 38107

Objective

Experienced teacher, with a history of improving test scores, with 6 years of experience working with
special education students in an urban setting at a Trauma Informed Certified School (for students
with Adverse Childhood Experiences), seeks position to work as a special education teacher.

Key Skills Include:

• Able to run a Well Organized Classroom, with Differentiated Learning to Ensure Success for All Students
• Experience Working with Students with Autism, Speech and Language Impairments, Mental and Physical
Disabilities, and Behavioral Issues
• Designing all Pull-Out Instruction and Administering Testing for Students with Special Needs
• Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and Creating and Maintaining Behavior Intervention Plans
• Creating and Implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Completing All Paperwork in a Professional and Timely Manner
• Conducting IEP Meetings, Behavior Meetings, and Manifestation Determination Meetings
• Completing Response to Intervention (RTI2) Testing, Interventions, Progress Monitoring, and Paperwork

Education

May 2013 Bachelor of Science in Education

The University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Concentration: Special Education K-12, Elementary Education K-6
GPA: 3.99 - Summa Cum Laude

Experience

July 2013-Present Special Education Teacher K-5 Resource Memphis, Tennessee

Hawkins Mill Elementary School

January 2013-May 2013 Student Teacher – 3rd & 4th Grade Resource Cordova, Tennessee
Dexter Elementary School

August 2012-Dec. 2012 Student Teacher – 4th Grade Cordova, Tennessee

Dexter Elementary School

August 2008-2012 Director - Lifechangers Preschool Program

Church of the Harvest Olive Branch, Mississippi

July 2007-2012 Summer Camp Coordinator

Church of the Harvest Olive Branch, Mississippi
July 2006-2012 Preschool Teacher
Church of the Harvest Memphis, Tennessee

May-August 2010 Summer Camp Counselor

Holy Rosary Catholic School Memphis, Tennessee

Nov. 2006 - Feb. 2009 Basketball Coach

Lindenwood Church Memphis, Tennessee

Nov. 2005 - Jan. 2008 Medical Records Clerk

Office of Ronald L. Terhune, M.D. Memphis, Tennessee

Aug. 2002 - Nov. 2005 Kindergarten Teacher’s Aide

Holy Rosary Catholic School Memphis, Tennessee
-Yearbook Advisor
-After School Care Teacher
-Summer Camp Counselor

Aug. 1994 – Aug. 2002 Substitute Teacher

Holy Rosary Catholic School Memphis, Tennessee
-Grades K-8
-Library and Computer Lab
-After School Care Teacher

Aug. 2000- July 2003 Girl Scouts Service Unit Manager

Holy Rosary Catholic School Memphis, Tennessee

Aug. 2000- July 2003 Girl Scouts Troop Leader

Holy Rosary Catholic School Memphis, Tennessee

Honors & Achievements

Clinical Instructor (Cooperating Teacher for 2 Student Teachers) 2018-Present

Special Education Department Chair 2014-Present
Secured and maintained a Big Green School Learning Garden Grant
Instructional Leadership Team 2015-2017
Shelby County Schools Bolton-Bellanti Award, New Special Education Teacher of the Year 2014
Dean’s List, All Semesters 2008-2013
Summa Cum Laude
Qualified and Invited for Membership in:
▪ Golden Key International Honor Society
▪ University of Memphis Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi
▪ Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
▪ Pinnacle Honor Society
▪ Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
 Licensure

Florida Educator Certification  #1386351 Pending

1013/K - Elementary Education Grades K-6
1077/6 - Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12

Tennessee State Teaching License #000593971 Professional 6 Year

Elementary Education K-6 and Special Education K-12

Professional Memberships

Christian Educators Association International (CEAI)

University of Memphis Alumni Association

References

Available Upon Request