FARA T. FAUST
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Professional educator with comprehensive experience in fostering reading skills, literacy, science, social studies, technology integration and computer science. Adept at implementing tailored instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and drive academic success. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and adaptability to ensure consistent, impactful results. Key skills include curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment, innovative lesson design with technology integration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Exceptional Education Reading Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
12.2024 - Current
- Taught exceptional education students in a virtual learning environment for Henrico Virtual Academy (HCPS).
- Enhanced literacy skills by teaching reading comprehension and vocabulary development in a virtual learning environment.
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive online tools and resources.
- Designed lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs and improve student achievement and engagement in a virtual learning enviroment.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
CodeVA Facilitator
CodeVA
06.2019 - Current
- Improved educational outcomes by designing and delivering professional development workshops in both in-person and online settings.
- Facilitated training sessions for enhancing teaching strategies and methodologies.
- Tailored development programs to address specific needs of educational staff.
- Strengthened leadership skills in participants, customizing training for diverse roles.
- Coordinated logistics for seamless execution of training events and workshops.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring all learners achieved their full potential.
Contract Curriculum Writer
CodeVA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and developed engaging educational content to enhance learning outcomes.
- Designed and wrote articles for computer science related activities for CodeVA MegaByte magazine.
- Wrote video scripts, created and edited videos for CS Education Week and MegaBytes magazine.
- Supported educational goals by creating cross-disciplinary curriculum materials.
Instructional Technology Specialist / Coach
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2024
- Established an online repository of digital resources that were easily accessible for teachers'' reference when planning lessons or assignments.
- Designed engaging multimedia presentations combining text, images, audio, video clips for various subjects, diversifying teaching approaches.
- Provided technical support to resolve hardware and software issues for faculty members, minimizing downtime and disruptions in teaching.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating digital tools and multimedia resources into instructional materials.
- Developed and implemented professional development workshops for staff on emerging technologies, contributing to a more tech-savvy workforce.
- Collaborated with faculty to design technology-infused lesson plans, resulting in increased student interest and participation.
- Collaborated with school librarian to promote digital literacy skills among students through workshops, activities, and online resources.
- Presented at conferences on innovative uses of technology in the classroom setting which gained positive attention from peers within the field of education.
Special Education Resource Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2007
- Coordinated with general education teachers to modify curriculum materials, ensuring accessibility for all learners in an inclusive setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and IEP objectives to ensure compliance with federal regulations and school district policies.
- Taught students in self-contained and resource environments.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss students'' needs, share insights, and develop effective intervention plans aligned with their unique strengths and challenges.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, analyzed data, and monitored progress to inform instructional decisions and guide interventions.
Education
Teacher Leadership Certification -
James Madison University
05.2022
Montessori Teacher Certification -
North Carolina Center for Montessori Teacher Education, AMS - Montessori
08.1999
Master of Education - Special Education and Teaching
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Special Education and Teaching
Tennessee Technological University
Skills
- Small group and individualized instruction
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Public Speaking/ Conference Presentations
- Professional Development
- Facilitator
- Problem Solver
- Case Manager
- Team Member
- Project Management
- Innovator
- Detail Oriented
- Collaboration
- Content Integration
- Virtual Education
- Google Workspace
- Scratch & Scratch Jr
- Adobe Express
- Virtual Meeting Platforms
- Interactive Whiteboards
(Zoom, Google Meet, MS Teams)
Certification
- VSTE Certified Tech Coach
- Teacher Leader Certificate
- Google Certified Educator
- ISTE NETS-T
Accomplishments
- 2021 VSTE Outstanding Tech Coach
- 2018 Virginia Computer Science Educator of the Year
- 2016 Teacher of the Year - W.T. Cooke Elementary
Timeline
Secondary Exceptional Education Reading Teacher
Henrico County Public Schools
12.2024 - Current
Contract Curriculum Writer
CodeVA
09.2024 - 12.2024
CodeVA Facilitator
CodeVA
06.2019 - Current
Instructional Technology Specialist / Coach
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2007 - 05.2024
Special Education Resource Teacher
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2007
Montessori Teacher Certification -
North Carolina Center for Montessori Teacher Education, AMS - Montessori
Teacher Leadership Certification -
James Madison University
Master of Education - Special Education and Teaching
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Special Education, Special Education and Teaching
Tennessee Technological University
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