Carrie Ferlazzo
Coconut Creek,Florida
Summary
A dedicated and engaging educator with 21 years of experience committed to providing a fun, caring, learning environment to maximize the greatest potential in every child. Skilled in best practices for individualized student learning and cultivating classroom atmospheres of positivity and progress. Motivated by a genuine passion for teaching,
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
K/1 Looping Teacher, Grade Chair
Somerset Parkland Academy
08.2021 - Current
Established looping program to provide stronger teacher-student-parent relationships, continuity, and connections which provide a positive impact on student's academic achievement and social and emotional development.
3rd Grade Teacher
Somerset Parkland Academy
08.2020 - 07.2021
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher, Grade Chair
Heron Heights ElementarySchool
07.2012 - 08.2020
K/1 Looping Teacher 2014 - present
*. Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
K/1 Multiage Teacher
* Taught multi-age kindergarten and first-grade class to build early literacy and math skills and promote independent reading.
Kindergarten Teacher, First Grade Teacher
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
Kindergarten Teacher
Kitzingen American School
06.2003 - 06.2006
- Procured teaching position with U.S. Department of Defense Dependent Schools at Kitzingen Military Base in Kitzingen, Germany
- Cultivated secure, caring learning environment for students of U.S. Army deployed military families
First Grade Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher
Arbor Springs Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2002
Kindergarten Teacher, First Grade Teacher
Atkinson Elementary School
08.1993 - 06.1998
Education
Administration and Curriculum, L-S Certification -
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA2003
Master's Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA1997
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA1994
Skills
- Instituted K/1 Looping program for Heron Heights Elementary Expanded program to include 4 looping classes, grades K-3
- Conducted annual looping informational presentation to inform community about new innovative programs offered at Heron Heights Elementary
- Cultivated positive ongoing relationships with families, students, and community by building rapport with friendly open-door policy and nurturing environment in the classroom
- Volunteered as PTA Liaison between community, parents, and teachers
- Differentiated instruction with engaging hands-on learning opportunities encouraged with flexible seating and student-centered classroom design
- Represented Arbor Springs Elementary as member of GA SACS review team to establish the school improvement plan as first year school
- Served as Special Events Chairperson to organize events
- Researched, developed and trained staff in implementing school-wide behavior plan for Arbor Springs Elementary school
Additional Information
REFERENCE
Kenneth King, Principal Heron Heights
Broward County Office of School Performance Accountability
ken.king@browardschools.com
754-321-3854
Additional references available on request
Timeline
K/1 Looping Teacher, Grade Chair
Somerset Parkland Academy
08.2021 - Current
3rd Grade Teacher
Somerset Parkland Academy
08.2020 - 07.2021
Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher, Grade Chair
Heron Heights ElementarySchool
07.2012 - 08.2020
Kindergarten Teacher
Kitzingen American School
06.2003 - 06.2006
First Grade Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher
Arbor Springs Elementary School
08.1998 - 06.2002
Kindergarten Teacher, First Grade Teacher
Atkinson Elementary School
08.1993 - 06.1998
Administration and Curriculum, L-S Certification -
University of West Georgia
Master's Degree - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
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