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Education
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April Lafferty

April Lafferty

Trevose,PA

Summary

Passionate teacher dedicated to supporting students as individuals. Committed to partnering with families to help students to be successful both academically and socially. Experience teaching early elementary school for 9 years in both urban and suburban settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pre-K and First Grade Teacher

Calvary Christian Academy
08.2021 - 06.2024
  • Differentiated instruction and activities to meet the diverse learning styles and needs of my students.
  • Collaborated with my other teachers and staff to plan instruction.
  • Participated in Science of Reading professional development.
  • Organized Mother's Day Tea for Pre-K
  • Communicated with Parents by phone call, email, Google Classroom, and Newsletter

First Grade Teacher

Upper Moreland School District
06.2018 - 08.2021
  • Created and implemented lessons differentiating instruction to support a variety of learning styles and academic needs
  • Communicated with parents through phone calls and behavior charts
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to reflect on teaching practices and co-plan lessons
  • Used a wide range of technology to support student learning

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Substitute Teacher Service, Inc.
01.2013 - 08.2018
  • Worked as a building substitute and supported small group math and reading instruction at the First Grade Level
  • Worked in various school districts and all grade levels (Pre K - 12th grade)
  • Delivered Lesson prepared by classroom teacher
  • Managed students behavior in the classroom and school building

Kindergarten Teacher

School District of Philadelphia
10.2008 - 06.2012
  • Co-taught lessons in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Writing
  • Created lesson plans and learning goals aligned with Common Core Standards
  • Organized a Thanksgiving Basket Drive for needy families in our school

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bementary Education, Early Childhood Education

Temple University
06.2008

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA
08.2006

Certification

  • PA Instructional II Certificate, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, 2021
  • Program Specialist Certificate, English as a Second Language, 2020

Timeline

Pre-K and First Grade Teacher

Calvary Christian Academy
08.2021 - 06.2024

First Grade Teacher

Upper Moreland School District
06.2018 - 08.2021

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Substitute Teacher Service, Inc.
01.2013 - 08.2018

Kindergarten Teacher

School District of Philadelphia
10.2008 - 06.2012

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Bucks County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Bementary Education, Early Childhood Education

Temple University

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