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Dr. Elizabeth A. Farrell

Dr. Elizabeth A. Farrell

Union,NJ

Summary

Motivated, organized, and dedicated Instructional Coach and Educator with a specialty in health education. Over 19 years of experience providing creative instruction and learning experiences to students and teachers. Ambitious and energetic with a welcoming and understanding demeanor. Dedicated to continuous professional development providing relevant course materials for effective and fun learning. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Director of Curriculum and Instruction position. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the education administration and management industry.

Work History

K-12 Health Education Instructional Coach

NYCDOE - District 31
Staten Island, United States
08.2022 - Current
  • Collect and analyze data to identify curricular, staff development, and assessment needs for health education program for 72 schools across three grade bands: k-5; 6-8; 9-12
  • Collaborate with central office and school-based staff to implement, monitor, and evaluate program status and need for each grade band level within health education
  • Plan, develop, and implement in-service and staff professional development relevant to needs of professional personnel in health education for 48 elementary schools, 12 middle/secondary schools, and 9 high schools
  • Serve as health education and physical education liaison to District 31 to provide and share health and physical education resources
  • Serve on District 31 Superintendent's Planning Committee as liaison and collaborator to create District 31 Strategic Plan
  • Serve on District 31 Superintendent's Professional Development Committee to plan, develop, and implement various events and programs throughout school year
  • Promote available health education and physical education resources to k-12 administrators and health education teachers of District 31
  • Communicate importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies to District 31 stakeholders.
  • Coach 100+ health education teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Monitor implementation of classroom resources in health and physical education for District 31 schools
  • Support Staten Island schools and teachers in implementation of high-quality standards-based health education
  • Monitor implementation of classroom resources in health and physical education for District 31
  • Serve on committees and teams as liaison between Office of School Wellness programs and health education related vendors and New York City Department of Education health education partners
  • Assist with health education curriculum and resource review, especially those related to social, emotional, and mental health, nutrition and physical activity, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-use prevention, sexual health, and safety and injury prevention
  • Collaborate on, re-design, and co-create grades 9-12 HIV lessons part of new New York City K-12 HIV education curriculum to be published in 2023
  • Collaborate with select health, physical education, and wellness education organizations to elevate importance of health education for students
  • Facilitate Online Professional Learning Communities (OPLCs) for k-12 health education teachers
  • Create print materials such as brochures using Canva to inform District 31 stakeholders of District Strategic Plan

K-12 Health Education Instructional Coach

NYCDOE - Office Of School Wellness Programs
Staten Island, United States
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Collected and analyzed data to identify curricular, staff development, and assessment needs for health education program for 1800+ schools serving 1.1million students across three grade bands: k-5; 6-8; 9-12
  • Planned, developed, and facilitated in-service and staff professional development relevant to needs of professional personnel in health education for 700 elementary schools, 678 middle/secondary schools, and 542 high schools through in-person full-day trainings and virtually through asynchronous and live webinars
  • Contributed to and collaborated on creation of New York City Middle School and High School Health Education Scope and Sequence
  • Co-designed guidelines for health education school programs so that schools understand what standards and regulations must be met in health education classroom
  • Conducted needs assessments and created action plans for k-12 Staten Island schools and middle schools in Manhattan
  • Promoted available health education resources to k-12 administrators and health education teachers of entire New York City Public School District
  • Communicated importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies to New York City public school stakeholders.
  • Coached 100+ health education teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Supported schools and teachers in implementation of high-quality standards-based health education
  • Monitor implementation of classroom resources in health and physical education for 18oo+ New York City public schools
  • Served on committees and teams as liaison between the Office of School Wellness Programs and health education related vendors and New York City Department of Education health education partners
  • Collaborated as part of instructional team to support implementation of elementary, middle, and high school health education initiatives
  • Led team of 4 to create training designs and related materials to support health education curriculum implementation and scope and sequence for 2021-2022 academic school year
  • Assisted with health education curriculum and resource review, especially those related to social, emotional, and mental health, nutrition and physical activity, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-use prevention, sexual health, and safety and injury prevention
  • Collaborated on, re-designed, and co-created grades 9-12 HIV lessons part of new New York City K-12 HIV education curriculum to be published in 2023
  • Collaborated with select health, physical education, and wellness education organizations to elevate importance of health education for students
  • Facilitated Online Professional Learning Communities (OPLCs) for k-12 health education teachers
  • Created initial draft of new New York City Health Education Health Assessment to be piloted Fall 2022 and implemented Spring 2023 for grades 9-12
  • Created print and digital materials using Canva, Powerpoint, and other digital software for communication and marketing purposes to stakeholders

6-12 Health Education Teacher

NYCDOE
New York, United States
08.2006 - 03.2019
  • Taught health education curriculum including units on social, emotional, and mental health, nutrition, physical activity, alcohol, tobacco, and other drug-use prevention, sexual health, safety and injury prevention, HIV/AIDS, puberty, hygiene, bullying, internet safety to 6-12 grade students at several schools over 13 year period
  • Created and taught health-related health lesson plans that utilized differentiated instruction and other instructional techniques to teach, discuss, and engage students with various health concepts in health education
  • Collaborated with other health and physical education teachers in planning and implementing balanced health and physical education program
  • Communicated with and maintained active relationships with school counselors and other support staff, community-based organizations, and parents to support students in their academic achievement goals
  • Created and maintained Health Resource Room and Condom Availability Program for 9-12 grade students at several schools over 13 year period
  • Co-planned and co-organized Health and Wellness Fair for approximately 1100 students in grades 9-12 to connect students to various community health organizations
  • Collaborated with community health-based organizations like The Door, Inc. to connect 9-12 grade students by offering health-related workshops in health education classroom and school-wide
  • Trained and turn-keyed in Skedula/Datacation to disaggregate data and inform instruction

Nine Squared (9x9) Teacher

NYCDOE - High School For Excellence And Innovation
New York, NY
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted with targeted and intensive math and literacy intervention for 13 8th-grade over-aged, under-credited and at-risk students
  • Facilitated and organized Math and ELA mandated 8th grade portfolios for students in program
  • Tutored students in math concepts and ELA essay structure, punctuation, content, and grammar
  • Goal: 80% of students in 9x9 program completed their Math and ELA portfolio to graduate from middle school and acquired 9 HS credits at start of 9th grade

Dean of Student Services

NYCDOE - Murry Bergtraum High School For Business
Staten Island, United States
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Collaborated with and assisted principal and other deans to develop and implement strategies that dealt with campus control and safety and to motivate and inspire students to succeed and stay in school
  • Collaborated with high school counselors and content-specific teachers to create development plans for those students showing signs of struggle
  • Reinforced school-wide efforts to maintain warm, safe, and structured school climate and culture
  • Supervised in-school suspension room and supported high behavioral expectations through consequences that emphasized reflection and character development
  • Supervised, assisted, and monitored development of cafeteria, bathroom and hallway sweep teams especially during classroom period changes to ensure students get to class on time resulting in 80% reduction in hallway loitering
  • Supported teaching staff by developing and providing classroom management programs and resources who expressed concerns about student attendance, student development, or discipline
  • Coordinated efforts with school counselors, police liaison officers, school psychologists, and social workers in meeting with students and their parents to discuss improving student attendance and behavior
  • Maintained accurate and timely records for Dean's office using online reporting system for truancy and other school incidents reported
  • Represented school during Level 3 suspension hearings
  • Reviewed and implemented emergency procedures with safety teams and provided regular drills for emergencies as member of Building Response Team (BRT)

Postsecondary Level Tutor

1199-SEIU/League
The Bronx, NY
01.2006 - 12.2013
  • Tutored 1199-SEIU members in pre-algebra and algebra to prepare and pass City University of New York (CUNY) entrance examination and other entrance examinations required for college admissions
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Assessed student needs and created appropriate lesson plans.
  • Prepared students for standardized testing by providing strategies to overcome test anxiety and enhance academic capabilities.
  • Goal: 70% of tutored 1199-SEIU members passed CUNY college entrance exam on their first try.

6-8 Grade Science and Math Teacher

Evangel Christian School NYC
Long Island City, NY
09.2003 - 11.2005
  • Taught and created lesson plans that utilized differentiated instruction and other instructional techniques to teach and engage middle school students in various science and math concepts
  • Created and managed innovative regional field trips and integrated trips into science curriculum
  • Consulted with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate activities and modifications to students' programs to increase understanding.
  • Co-organized Middle School Academic Fair
  • Organized co-ed Step Team
  • Goal: 90% of students demonstrated growth or mastery in math and science concepts on End-of-Year Assessments

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership in Higher Education

Northcentral University
San Diego, CA
08.2021

Master of Science - Educational Leadership

The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
05.2013

Master of Science - Adolescent Education, Grades 7-12

Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Health And Nutrition Sciences

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
05.2003

Skills

  • Curriculum Writing and Development
  • Curriculum Review and Lesson Preparation
  • In-person and Online Workshop Facilitation
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Teacher Coaching, Training and Development
  • Instructional Presentations
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Experience with Students Ages 5 and Up
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Organization and Time Management

Affiliations

  • National Education Association
  • United Federation of Teachers
  • SHAPE America Membership
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
  • New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

Certification

  • New Jersey State Teaching Certification in Health Education, K-12
  • New Jersey State School Administrator Certification (pending)
  • New York State Teaching Certification in Health Education, k-12
  • New York State School Building Leader Certification, Initial

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