Allison Falls
Language Arts Teacher
Gastonia,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced Middle School Middle GradesTeacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over nine years in classroom environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Gaston County Schools
Gastonia, NC
08.2014 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
After School and Summer Camp Director
Kings Mountain YMCA
Kings Mountain, NC
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, and transportation
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
Education
Masters of Educational Leadership -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC 08.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC 08.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2004 - 05.2006
Skills
Individualized instruction
Literacy skills
Field trip planning
Time management
IEP familiarity
Response-to-intervention understanding
School district guidelines comprehension
Autism spectrum awareness
Timeline
Masters of Educational Leadership -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
06.2019 - Current
8th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
Gaston County Schools
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Gardner-Webb University
08.2011 - 12.2013
After School and Summer Camp Director
Kings Mountain YMCA
05.2009 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Gardner-Webb University
08.2006 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Liberty University
08.2004 - 05.2006