Elicia C Farrar
Educator
Richmond,TX
Summary
Experienced Elementary, Middle School , and GT Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 5 years in classroom environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Case Manager/Special Education Teacher
FORTBEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Missiouri City, Texas
08.2019 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Completed intensive leadership training and provided training to colleagues on applied behavior analysis.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Individualized Support (PBIS).
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Implemented and taught social skills program, enabling students to master such tasks as checkbook balancing and laundry.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Elementary and Middle School Math Teacher
Harmony Public Schools
Houston, Texas
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Used Skyward to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
Elementary Social Studies Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
Houston, TX
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
- Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
Texas Works Advisor II
State Of Texas - Health And Human Services Commission
Houston, TX
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Determined eligibility for clients in order to receive government assistance in food Stamps, Children's Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families,emergency Medicaid, Parent Caretaker Medicaid, MEPD, and CHIP.
- Mentored staff of food stamp and medicaid programs at the local office level.
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for clients.
- Collaborated on program operations and relayed participant feedback for improvements.
- Compiled socioeconomic data for specific program eligibility determinations and large-scale research purposes.
Education
Psychology
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX 08.2007 - 05.2011
MBA - Business And Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2021 - 03.2022
Skills
Multimedia use
Literacy skills
Time management
Problem-solving skills
Documentation skills
IEP familiarity
Organizational ability
Quality education
Lesson Planning
Autism spectrum awareness
Policy Interpretation
Flexibility
Certification
EC-12 Special Education Teacher May 2016-May 2022
Leadership
- State of Texas Mentor 2014-2016
- Math Curriculum Writer 2017
- Harmony Public Schools GT Math Coach 2016-2018
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Documented and resolved special education violations which led to students receiving lost services.
- Top NWEA MAP Growth at Harmony Public Schools 2016-2019
- Highest Math STAAR Growth at Harmony Public Schools 2017-2019
- Girl Scouts Gold Award, Completed 2007
Affiliations
- Houston HBCU Alumni Association 2019-2022 (Current Member)
- Houston Millennials 2019-2022 (Current Member)
- Social Good In Action 2018-2019 and 2021-2022 (Current Member)
Timeline
EC-12 Special Education Teacher May 2016-May 2022
05-2022
EC-6 Generalist Teacher May 2016-May 2022
05-2022
MBA - Business And Administration
Walden University
05.2021 - 03.2022
Case Manager/Special Education Teacher
FORTBEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2019 - Current
Elementary and Middle School Math Teacher
Harmony Public Schools
08.2016 - 05.2019
Elementary Social Studies Teacher
Houston Independent School Distict
08.2015 - 07.2016
Texas Works Advisor II
State Of Texas - Health And Human Services Commission
06.2011 - 08.2015
Psychology
Prairie View A & M University
08.2007 - 05.2011