Avery Korfas
Wilmington,North Carolina
Summary
Student-centered Elementary School Teacher with experience across lower and upper elementary grades, including first and third grade. Proven ability to deliver standards-aligned instruction, differentiate for diverse learners, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Skilled in classroom management, MTSS interventions, and data-informed instruction. Seeking an elementary teaching position in South Carolina where instructional excellence and student growth are prioritized.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Castle Hayne Elementary
Wilmington, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Two years managing and instructing first-grade classrooms; currently teaching and supporting third-grade students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
- Utilized assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching methods.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Bradley Creek Elementary
Wilmington, NC
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Served as a permanent substitute teacher for K–5 classrooms, providing consistent instruction and maintaining effective classroom management.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to varying curricula, classroom routines, and student learning needs.
- Provided targeted academic support through small-group MTSS interventions focused on specific skill gaps.
- Collaborated with teachers to maintain classroom order and support academic goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina, NC2022
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Certification - 2024
- CHAMPS/Discipline in the Secondary Classroom For Teachers: A Proactive and Positive Approach to Classroom Management Training - 2025
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Castle Hayne Elementary
03.2023 - Current
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Bradley Creek Elementary
01.2023 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington