Lysander Overstreet

Teaching and Learning Coach @North Kansas City Schools

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Lysander Overstreet is a committed and experienced teaching and learning coach at North Kansas City Schools. With a deep passion for quality education, he has dedicated his career to mentoring educators, developing effective teaching strategies, and promoting student engagement. His expertise lies in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational leadership. Lysander has a proven track record of integrating technology into the classroom and enhancing the learning experience for students of all backgrounds. He is a strong advocate for continuous learning and regularly participates in professional development activities. Lysander holds a doctoral degree in Education and has several years of experience in the education sector. His enthusiasm and dedication make him a valuable asset to North Kansas City Schools.

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Work Background

North Kansas City SchoolsTeaching and Learning Coach

Jun. 2021Antioch Middle School

Trenton R-9 School DistrictDistrict Instructional/Technology Integration Coach & Mentor

Jun. 2020 - May. 2021Trenton, Missouri, United States● Provide guidance on research-based instructional practices ● Support effective instructional design ● Help teachers analyze and use data to inform instruction ● Partner with teachers in the classroom & in planning effective instruction ● Offer learning opportunities for teachers to develop their instructional practice ● Work with admin & teachers to achieve academic & instructional goals of the school ● Lead & Support Year 2 teachers through the district mentoring program

Raymore-Peculiar School DistrictSecondary ELA/Social Studies Instructional Coach & Mentor

Jul. 2019 - Jun. 2020Peculiar, Missouri● Provide guidance on research-based instructional practices ● Support effective instructional design ● Help teachers analyze and use data to inform instruction ● Partner with teachers in the classroom & in planning effective instruction ● Offer learning opportunities for teachers to develop their instructional practice ● Work with admin & teachers to achieve academic & instructional goals of the school ● Lead & Support teachers years 1 - 5 through the district mentoring program

Trenton R-9 School DistrictHigh School History Teacher

Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2019Trenton, Missouri● Teach the core classes 9-12 grades (American History, Current Issues, Life Skills, American Government, & college dual-enrollment classes [Sociology; Psychology]) ● Spend time in classes doing projects that relate to the content in classes using iPads and other technological school apps. Classes are 1-to-1 with iPads. ● Integrate real-life experiences by bringing in guest speakers and professionals, taking field trips to historically relevant places, and by having students do one-on-one interviews/observations with people in the school and community ● Teach within a 7-period format

Hamilton R-2 SchoolsHigh School Social Studies Teacher

Aug. 1999 - Jul. 2016Hamilton, Missouri● Teach the core classes 10-12 grades (Economics; Geography; World History; Current Issues, Criminal Justice, Movie History, Civil Rights, World Cultures, Sports Trivia, American Government, & college dual-enrollment classes [American History I & II; Sociology; Psychology]) ● Spend time in classes doing projects that relate to the content in classes such as Newscasts; African Safari Map Project; & Mock Trials ● Integrate real-life experiences by bringing in guest speakers and professionals, taking field trips to historically relevant places, and by having students do one-on-one interviews/observations with people in the school and community ● Teach within a block scheduling format