Andrea Carr
Summersville,WV
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Oak Hill High School
08.2014 - Current
- Member of Leadership Team at Oak Hill High School
- This team is responsible for analyzing data and coming up with solutions that are pertinent for school
- This could mean anything from assessment data to school environment data
- Member of many professional learning communities that work collaboratively on daily basis to ensure success of students
- Member of Technology Committee from August 2014 – July 2018
- Worked collaboratively with Wal-Mart in Fayetteville, WV in March 2018 to secure $500 grant to partially fund start of robotics program for 9th grade Earth and space classes
- Secured 30 laptops through Second Launch program for classroom in August 2018.
Teacher
Nicholas County High School
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Student Intern
Summersville Middle School/Nicholas County High School
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Facilitated successful completion of projects from concept to launch.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Glenville State College
Glenville, WV05.2013
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Project-based learning
- Student Engagement
- Team Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Conflict Resolution
- Group and individual instruction
Roles And Responsibilities
- Member of the Leadership Team at Oak Hill High School. This team is responsible for analyzing data and coming up with solutions that are pertinent for the school. This could mean anything from assessment data to school environment data.
- Member of many professional learning communities that work collaboratively on a daily basis to ensure the success of our students.
- Member of Technology Committee from 08/01/14 – 07/31/18.
- Worked collaboratively with Wal-Mart in Fayetteville, WV in 03/01/18 to secure a $500 grant to partially fund the start of a robotics program for the 9th grade Earth and space classes.
- Secured 30 laptops through the Second Launch program for my classroom in 08/01/18.
References
Available upon request.
Training
- Instructor for West Virginia Youth Science Discovery Experience, 03/01/13
- Fully Trained on the Skynet Junior Scholars Robotic Telescope Network, 07/01/16
- Trained to use ESRI Geographic Information System software, 07/01/16
- Earth and Space Science Passport Teacher Consortium Program, 06/01/16 - 05/01/18
- Completed Oil and Gas Energy Education Science Teacher Workshop, 06/19/18 - 06/20/18
- Pulsar Research Collaboratory, Greenbank Observatory, WV, 07/01/18 - Present
Timeline
Teacher
Oak Hill High School
08.2014 - Current
Teacher
Nicholas County High School
08.2013 - 07.2014
Student Intern
Summersville Middle School/Nicholas County High School
01.2013 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Education
Fairmont State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Glenville State College
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