Ashley Farrell
Fincastle, Katy,United States
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful, and goal driven professional educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student. Versatile and dedicated child advocate with a solid focus on the individual needs of each student. Dynamic, data- driven, and results oriented teacher committed to inculcating a passion for learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Lamar CISD
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Teacher
Houston
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2006 - 08.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - Elementary Education
University of Houston
Houston, TexasMaster of Education - Counseling
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TexasSkills
- IEP Documentation
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Learning Style Assessment
- Personal Hygiene Support
- Motivating Students
- In-Depth Knowledge of Autism
Timeline
Teacher
Lamar CISD
08.2014 - 08.2020
Teacher
Houston
08.2014 - 08.2015
Teacher
Houston ISD
08.2006 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - Elementary Education
University of Houston
Master of Education - Counseling
University of St. Thomas