FARRIS JAMES
Orange Grove,Texas
Summary
Experienced educator prepared for role, with comprehensive understanding of English Language Arts and Reading instruction. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering student engagement. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring high academic standards are met.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELAR Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
Orange Grove, USA
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Was asked to move to the third grade ELAR position
- Currently working as part of the third grade team
- Responsible for a rotation of 3 blocks
- On time for all duties required
- A UIL coach for the last 4 years for writing, and 1 year for spelling, with students placing in both areas
- Completed GT certification during this time
- Also completed the new Reading Academy required of elementary teachers
- Have been successful on teacher evaluations throughout these years with scores of proficient or accomplished
- This area of employment requires me to be successful in communication with staff members and parents
- I am also required to assess data provided throughout the school year from administrators and student work
EC-6 Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
Orange Grove, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Hired in August of 2016 as a self contained second grade teacher
- Was on time for duties required throughout those two years
- Was successful on teacher evaluations throughout both years as a second grade educator with scores of proficient and accomplished
- Worked with staff to lesson plan, and gave input for new and fresh ideas
Substitute Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
Orange Grove, USA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Willing to work in various classrooms
- Arrived on time and ready to begin class
- Followed plans left by the teacher thoroughly and left detailed notes pertaining to lessons taught and behavior throughout the day
- Kept the classroom under control while successfully teaching the lessons left for the day
- Responsible for teacher responsibilities during long term subbing
- Such as: grading papers, grade books, report cards, grade level meetings, and parent teacher conferences
Substitute Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
Orange Grove, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Willing to work in various classrooms
- Arrived to work on time and ready to begin class
- Followed plans left by the teacher thoroughly and left detailed notes pertaining to lessons taught and behavior throughout the day
- Kept the classroom under control while successfully teaching the lesson for the day
Children's Director
West Shore Baptist Church
Sandia, USA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for ordering lesson materials for Sunday School and Wednesday night classes
- Had to work and communicate clearly with children's ministry teachers
- Was responsible for planning Vacation Bible School Events and Fall Festival Events
- Responsible for providing a fun and safe environment for children to come to church
Substitute Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
Orange Grove, USA
08.2006 - 09.2006
- Responsible for teacher responsibilities during long term subbing
- Such as grading papers, grade books, and report cards
- Kept detailed notes of lessons taught and behavior of students
- Kept classroom under control while successfully teaching the lesson left for the day
Education
Texas Teacher's Alternative Certification - EC-6 Certification
GT Certification
Reading Academy Certificate
ELAR and Social Studies Certification 4-8
Bachelor of Science - Human Science
Texas A&M
Kingsville, Texas08.2006
Associate of Science -
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, Texas08.2004
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Literary analysis
- Classroom Management
- Teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson planning
- Teaching strategies
- Student assessments
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
Certification
- ELAR and Social Studies Certification 4-8
- Reading Academy Certificate
- 30 hours GT Certification
- Texas Teacher's Alternative Certification - EC-6 Certification
Timeline
ELAR Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
01.2018 - 01.2023
EC-6 Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
01.2016 - 01.2018
Substitute Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
01.2015 - 01.2016
Substitute Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
01.2014 - 01.2015
Children's Director
West Shore Baptist Church
01.2007 - 01.2009
Substitute Teacher
Orange Grove ISD
08.2006 - 09.2006
GT Certification
Reading Academy Certificate
ELAR and Social Studies Certification 4-8
Bachelor of Science - Human Science
Texas A&M
Associate of Science -
Coastal Bend College
Texas Teacher's Alternative Certification - EC-6 Certification
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