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Andrea Ferriero

Elementary School Teacher
724 Jones Mill Road, Central,SC

Summary

Accomplished primary school educator with over twenty years of experience in classroom settings. Eager to bring students into a creative environment where children can develop into well-rounded individuals. Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Northside Elementary, School District Of Oconee Co
Seneca, SC
08.2010 - 06.2022
  • Taught second, third and fifth grades.
  • Taught second grade via Google Classroom for the 2020 - 2021 school year.
  • Integrated and trained other educators on the ease of using Class DoJo as our school-wide communication tool with parents.
  • Supervised and mentored practicum students from local universities.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Scheduled and chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • 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.
  • Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships

Elementary Teacher

Manatee Academy/St. Lucie Public Schools
Port St. Lucie, FL
08.2007 - 06.2010
  • Taught first grade and was grade chair for first grade.
  • Supervised and mentored practicum students as well as student teachers.
  • Chaired the professional learning community.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.

Elementary Teacher

Windmill Point Elementary/St. Lucie Public Schools
Port St. Lucie , FL
08.2006 - 06.2007
  • Taught first grade.
  • Chaired the multicultural committee.
  • Earned teacher of the month for the month of January.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.

Elementary Teacher/After Care Director

Chancellor Charter School At North Lauderdale
North Lauderdale, FL
08.2001 - 06.2006
  • Taught first and fourth grades and was grade chair for both grades.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of after care.
  • Served on the interview, character education and book implementation committees.
  • Designed a character education curriculum for primary grades.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.

Elementary Teacher

Hollis Academy, Greenville County Schools
Greenville, SC
07.1999 - 03.2001
  • Taught second grade.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.

Elementary Music Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Laurel Bay Intermediate School
Laurel Bay, SC
01.1998 - 06.1999
  • Taught music to elementary students as a long term substitute (whole school year) for the Department of Defense.
  • Organized the Christmas performance for the military base.
  • Without musical training, I taught students about meanings behind songs that are important to our country, state, ethnic groups, etc.

Elementary Teacher

Chapel Grove Elementary, Gaston County Schools
Gastonia, NC
08.1996 - 06.1997
  • Taught sixth grade language arts.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC
05.1995

Skills

  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • Distance Learning/Google Classroom
  • Benchmark Setting
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Remote Assistance
  • Ability to Be Flexible
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • District Standards
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Positive Interactions
  • Instructional Techniques

Certification

Elementary Education

South Carolina Certification #180940

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Elementary Education

Florida Certification

add on: English Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement

References

Elizabeth McDonald

Principal, Northside Elementary

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Geoff Smith

Former Principal, Northside Elementary

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Gisele Butler

2nd Grade Teacher, Northside Elementary

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Mary Hoffman

Principal, Manatee Academy

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Robin Ferguson

Parent, Northside Elementary (virtual)

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Northside Elementary, School District Of Oconee Co
08.2010 - 06.2022

Elementary Teacher

Manatee Academy/St. Lucie Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2010

Elementary Teacher

Windmill Point Elementary/St. Lucie Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2007

Elementary Teacher/After Care Director

Chancellor Charter School At North Lauderdale
08.2001 - 06.2006

Elementary Teacher

Hollis Academy, Greenville County Schools
07.1999 - 03.2001

Elementary Music Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Laurel Bay Intermediate School
01.1998 - 06.1999

Elementary Teacher

Chapel Grove Elementary, Gaston County Schools
08.1996 - 06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southern Wesleyan University

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