Tyler P.

Lisowski
(615) 767-3142
tylerlisowski.com
tylerlisowski@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To improve the lives of people with disabilities through my individual talents, skills, and experience
EDUCATION
Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
M. Ed., Special Education, May 2013
3.90 Overall GPA
Millersville University, Millersville, PA
B.S., Special Education, December 2008
3.57 Overall GPA, 3.71 Major GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Nashville, TN
Community Based Transition Program Teacher, August 2010 Present
Developed exceptional education transition website for district.
o http://www.mnpstransition.com
Produced informational video for exceptional education transition program.
o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBDXFnAOQQ&feature=player_embedded
The Community Based Transition Program provides training and community-based field
experiences for students with disabilities aged 18-22 who have completed high school.
Curriculum includes vocational, social, transition, independent living, self-advocacy, and
life skills instruction.
Best Buddies International, Baltimore, MD
Middle & High Schools Lead Program Manager, December 2009 June 2010
Middle & High Schools Program Manager, January 2009 December 2009
Responsibilities included working with 20 middle and high schools in Maryland to
maintain quality chapters of Best Buddies.
o This was accomplished through student recruitment, fostering student leaders
with and without intellectual disabilities, and working with campus faculty and
administration.
Developed educational curriculum and led leadership training for over 100 student
leaders at Best Buddies Leadership Conference in July 2009.
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global
volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated
employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT
Academy of Country Music (ACM) Lifting Lives Music Camp, Nashville, TN
Assistant Music Director, Summer 2015, 2016
Worked collaboratively with camp music director, campers, songwriters, and primary
artist to create, rehearse, record, and perform original song.
Camp Counselor, Summer 2011, 2013, 2014
Supervised adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in individual, small
group, and large group settings.
Promoted independent living and life skills.
Assisted campers with composing and recording an original song, which culminated with
a performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

Next Steps Summer Institute, Nashville, TN

Camp Counselor, Summer 2013, 2014, 2016
Supervised adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in individual, small
group, and large group settings.
Promoted and instructed independent living, social, self-determination, and life skills,
with a focus on post-secondary education preparation.
Youth Action Council on Transition (YouthACT)
YouthACT Adult Co-Leader, December 2014 October 2015
Assisted in the fulfillment of the YouthACT grant requirements through the development
and implementation of leadership training lessons for interested YouthACT members.
Supported the development and implementation of monthly YouthACT meetings.
Short and long term planning for YouthACT members to continue leadership roles
beyond grant cycle.
Developed lessons and provided training in the following skills areas:
o Create invitations and agendas
o Plan meetings that interest and engage members
o Lead brainstorming sessions that lead to results
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Transit Now Nashville
Board of Directors, Communications Committee & Social Media, Fall 2015 Present
Transit Nows mission is to engage the Nashville community to promote a vibrant transit
system
The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville, Nashville, TN
Board of Directors, Summer 2012 Present
Junior Advisory Board Member, Fall 2013 Present
Junior Advisory Board President, Fall 2013 Fall 2015
The Arc Davidson County & Greater Nashville is a family-based organization that
promotes, protects and advocates for the rights of people with intellectual and or
developmental disabilities to live self-determined, meaningful lives in inclusive
communities.
Best Buddies Tennessee, Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University Host Site Coordinator, Fall 2016 - Present
Act as liaison between college students and students with disabilities matched in
friendships.
Assist college students and students with disabilities in troubleshooting challenges in
their friendships.
Citizens Program, February 2012 Present
Matched in one-to-one friendship with an individual with a disability.
Junior Advisory Board, Spring 2011 Fall 2013
Helped make decisions about local programs and events, promoted Best Buddies in the
community, and helped raise funds for support and expansion of programs.
Lipscomb University Host Site Coordinator, Winter 2011 Spring 2016
Acted as liaison between college students and students with disabilities matched in
friendships.
Assisted college students and students with disabilities in troubleshooting challenges in
their friendships.

Tyler P. Lisowski
(615) 767-3142
tylerlisowski.com
tylerlisowski@gmail.com
City Church of East Nashville, Nashville, TN
Childrens Worship Leader, Winter 2012 Present
Lead worship monthly through singing, playing guitar, and leading.