Aimee Farrell
Beth
Seabrook,NH
Summary
Certified Kindergarten Teacher creates and runs programs to educate beginning students and improve school readiness. Fosters growth and development in children while encouraging strong partnerships with families. Manages behavior issues through innovative and constructive correction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Triton Regional School District
08.2002 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized educational plans for special needs children.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops using Classdojo.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs of all students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments (DIBELS) to inform instructional decisions.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students (DIBELS).
- Served as mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills (Science of Reading strategies, Fundations, Heggerty).
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies for creation of ideal learning environment (Whole Brain Teaching).
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Established and maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to needs of special education students.
- Created and supervised variety of hands-on learning activities for fun and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in classroom environment.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
First Grade Teacher
Lawrence Public Schools
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
Education
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA 09.2000 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA 05.2001 -
Skills
Student assessment
Professionalism
Parent-Teacher Communication
Classroom Management Techniques
Behavior Management
Differentiated Instruction
Student assessment
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Triton Regional School District
08.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Bridgewater State University
05.2001 -
Master of Science - Reading And Literacy
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
09.2000 - 11.2004
First Grade Teacher
Lawrence Public Schools
08.1999 - 08.2002