Lisa Bates

LB Living Better

Family Coaching, Organizing Services, Workshops

 

Lisa Bates holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, teaching certification and a degree in business administration.  From school administrator to teacher, counselor and coach, Lisa has extensive experience, knowledge and training in the education field working with children of all ages.  Currently Lisa owns and operates LB Living Better, a family coaching and organizing services business. Lisa is a seasoned, energizing, humorous, workshop presenter. She is the mother of three children and serves on numerous local boards as a chairman and volunteer.

(short biography for publication)

 

LISA O. BATES
SPEAKER’S PROFILE

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Education :

M.A. Counseling Psychology, Boston College, 1994
* Additional coursework taken to obtain teacher certification

B.S. Business Administration, Providence College, 1988

Employment:

Organizational and Educational Consultant
* Self-employed family coaching & organizing services business
* Experienced workshop facilitator, trainer and humorist

Dean of Students, Thayer Academy Middle School
*Math teacher, counselor, community service coordinator, coach

Counselor/Teacher, Braintree High School
Administrative Assistant to the Freshman Class Dean, Boston College
Assistant Director of Special Events, New England Medical Center

Additional Work Experience:

* Private Counseling/Tutoring – social and organizational skills, all subjects
* Camp Counselor and Director of Daytrips (ages 4-15)
* Director of Community Service programs
* Coaching experience with multiples age groups and sports
* Substitute teacher Sandwich Discovery Center (infant-3 yrs. old)
* 15 years experience managing a multi-family rental property
* 10 plus years experience in the restaurant and catering fields

Volunteer Work:

* Co-Chair Town of Sandwich Recreation Committee
* Representative to the Community Preservation Act Committee, Sandwich
* Parent representative to the Early Childhood Community Partnership Council
* Member of Friends of the Sandwich Public Library Committee
* Co-leader Women’s Basketball League
* Soccer and basketball coach for Sandwich Recreation Youth Soccer League
* Member of Project S.A.I.L ( Sandwich Advocates for Innovative Learning)

Personal:

* Married for 15 years with 3 children, including a set of twin boys!
*Avid multi-sport athlete, traveler, home-improvement enthusiast and amateur gardener.

References are available upon request.  

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