Alicia Faggard

During my three years of teaching ECSC at Lubbock-Cooper ISD:

• Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
• Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement.
• Recorded student progress to inform parents and school administration.

During my year of teaching 5th grade at Delaware Trail Elementary:

• Helped learners of all abilities build learning and study skills to promote life-long educational goals.
• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff to enhance student learning and classroom success.
• Coordinated after school tutoring hours with other teachers to help students in need of extra attention.

During my four years of teaching at Colby Public Schools:

• Committed to establishing a warm classroom environment to build positive rapport with students and parents.
• Accepted coaching from fellow teachers and administrators and immediately incorporated coaching feedback.
• Implemented the use of technology in several lessons and students projects.
• Differentiated instruction for students who needed it based on data collected from assessments, while also accommodating students' IEPs.
• Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.

During my year of teaching 5th grade at Grinnell Schools:

• Taught students in various stages of cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional development.
• Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education.
• Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.