Amy Farrell
Clark County School District, CCSD
Normal,IL
31
years of professional experience
Passionate elementary school teacher for 19 years with a history of creating engaged classroom environments that support diverse educational styles. Educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
21 Years- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Integrated technology into 100% of daily lesson plans.
Elementary Education Teacher
2 Years 10 Months- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Tutored students each year in small group reading.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Skills
Proficient in Google Chrome
Microsoft PowerPoint
Canvas
Safety awareness
Standardized tests
Problem-solving skills
Technology integration
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
08.2005 - CurrentRead More
Elementary Education Teacher
Cumberland County School District
08.1995 - 06.1998Read More
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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