Brandy Ferris
Watkinsville,GA
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Westminster Christian Academy, adept in fostering academic growth and emotional well-being in students. Expert in differentiated instruction and classroom management, blending excellent communication with problem-solving skills. Demonstrated success in enhancing student reading skills and fostering strong family relationships to support student success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Mom
Self-employed
05.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Kindergarten Teacher
Westminster Christian Academy
02.2014 - 05.2019
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Recognized children's physical, emotional and social needs for personalized support.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Caregiving
09.2009 - 02.2014
I took a break from teaching to stay home with my two young children.
Kindergarten Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2002 - 09.2009
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Improved student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction and guided reading activities.
- Developed strong relationships with families to address any concerns or issues impacting student success.
- Utilized assessment data to modify instruction and target areas of weakness for individual students.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.
Pre-K Lead Teacher
McPhaul Child and Family Development Center, UGA
05.1998 - 05.2002
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Education
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA05.2007
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.1998
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Homeschool Mom
Self-employed
05.2019 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Westminster Christian Academy
02.2014 - 05.2019
Caregiving
09.2009 - 02.2014
Kindergarten Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2002 - 09.2009
Pre-K Lead Teacher
McPhaul Child and Family Development Center, UGA
05.1998 - 05.2002
Specialist of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Piedmont College
Master of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Georgia
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