Lisa Jean moran

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Education

Master of Special Education

University of San Diego
Concentration: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Bachelor of Arts

Skidmore College
Majors: Anthropology, Spanish

Expertise

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • Restorative Practices

  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)

  • Instructional Coaching

  • Differentiated Curriculum Design

Language

  • English (native)

  • Spanish (fluent)

Inclusive educator and instructional coach with 8+ years of experience designing equity-centered learning environments for diverse learners. Master's in Special Education specializing in UDL and SEL, with hands-on experience in restorative practices and trauma-informed instruction. Coaches teachers in relationship-driven classroom management and differentiated instruction, and creates original SEL programming on neurodiversity, identity, and community-building — all in service of reducing exclusionary practices and building systems where every student thrives.

Work Experience

Westmark School, Encino, CA

Middle School Teacher, 2022 - 2026

  • Taught and designed differentiated MS Math instruction to students with diverse learning profiles and varied neurodivergent diagnoses

  • Implemented restorative and trauma-informed practices to support student behavior and well-being as part of school-wide MTSS framework

  • Designed and facilitated SEL seminars grounded in trauma-informed, restorative practices and UDL framework, focusing on themes of identity, belonging, neurodiversity, and human development

  • Served as MS representative on Student Support Team, contributing to tiered behavior planning and PBIS-aligned interventions 

Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Santa Monica, CA

Community Educator (volunteer), 2022 - 2023

  • Facilitated Our Whole Lives, a comprehensive, identity-affirming sexual health education curriculum for youth ages 12–15

  • Led Coming of Age, a UU education program supporting identity development, self-discovery, and sense of belonging

  • Created inclusive, affirming community spaces for young people to explore identity, values, and social-emotional growth   

Sophie Dance, Los Angeles, CA

Musical Director, 2022 - present

  • Teach music fundamentals to students ages 4–12 in an after-school musical theater program

  • Direct and teach musical numbers for children’s theatrical productions, adapting instruction for a range of skill levels and backgrounds

  • Build students' confidence and performance skills through group rehearsals and individualized vocal coaching

Success Academy Charter Schools, Bronx, NY

Math Teacher, Grade Team Lead, Math Content Lead, 2017 - 2021

  • Achieved 100% pass rates all years on NYS Math exams

  • Coached new Math teachers on instruction and class management

  • Led grade-team meetings, supervised teacher development and managed advisory programming, family communications, and community initiatives  

Private Tutor

Math, Spanish, Executive Functioning Coach, 2016 - present

  • Work with students 1:1 to support individual learning needs

  • Build transferrable skills to foster independence for students with learning disabilities

  • Private lessons in Math (up to Algebra 2) or Spanish (all levels)

Freelance Artist

Printmaker, Designer, Illustrator, 2021 - present

  • Founded and self-published Flow Tarot, an original 78-card tarot deck designed and illustrated from concept to print, including writing original guide book

  • Design and create illustrations, paintings and prints by commission for a variety of clients

  • Produce animation, content, and digital artwork for self-owned brand across social and digital platforms

  • Manage all aspects of small business operations, including production, marketing, and client relationships