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Carrie Seymour

Albany,NY

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Greater Amsterdam School District, enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson plans and effective classroom management. Skilled in health promotion and technology integration, I fostered strong community ties and improved student retention rates by implementing interactive learning strategies and promoting mental health awareness.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Teacher

Greater Amsterdam School District
07.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that enriched students'' understanding of health topics within various contexts.
  • Fostered strong relationships between schools and local healthcare providers, arranging guest speakers and field trips for students to gain real-world insights into the field of healthcare.
  • Improved student retention rates by implementing engaging and interactive instructional techniques.
  • Increased parent involvement in children''s education by establishing open lines of communication and organizing regular parent-teacher conferences.

Family and Cosnumer Science Teacher

Greater Amsterdam School District
01.2024 - Current
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
  • Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
  • Enhanced classroom environment for effective learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world applications of scientific concepts.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance; consistently enforced policies while maintaining fairness and respect toward all students.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Albany City School District
09.2017 - 01.2024
  • Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
  • Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
  • Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
  • Created online materials for student use and conducted online live lessons.

Education

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh
05-2003

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Mental health awareness
  • Physical fitness
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Health promotion
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Instructional strategies
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Curriculum planning
  • Sexual health education
  • Technology integration
  • Student monitoring
  • Disease prevention
  • Nutrition education
  • School policy enforcement
  • Classroom materials selection
  • Teamwork

Certification

Family and Consumer Science Education Permanent Certification

Health Education Permanent Certification

Interests

  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Crafting and DIY Projects

Timeline

Health Teacher

Greater Amsterdam School District
07.2024 - Current

Family and Cosnumer Science Teacher

Greater Amsterdam School District
01.2024 - Current

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Albany City School District
09.2017 - 01.2024

Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction

SUNY Plattsburgh

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