Farwa Smith
Gilbert,Arizona
Summary
Energetic, adaptable, dedicated educator who thrives in dynamic environments with ten years of experience teaching, leading, collaborating, analyzing, designing, and playing various roles to complete multiple tasks with strong work ethics and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Gifted and Talented Teacher
Gilroy Unified School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Established an inclusive, nurturing learning environment targeted towards the strengths of each student
- Identified collective and individual learning needs by analyzing student achievement data to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize learning and capture interest where the content was accessible and meaningful for all learners
- Created and implemented rigorous daily lessons by utilizing state, national, Next Generation Science Standards, and GATE standards
- Focused on social emotional learning, executive functioning, and incorporated daily mindfulness
- Collaborated weekly with grade level and GATE colleagues to plan lessons
- Volunteered in after school activities and events to build community and culture in the classroom
- Tracked and communicated academic progress with students while holding them accountable to record, reflect on, and monitor their own progress throughout the year
3rd Grade Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2016
- Taught 3rd grade ELD and mainstream, Student Intern 4th grade
- Maintained a safe, positive, organized, and structured learning environment while setting clear and high expectations towards each student while fostering a love of learning
- Planned and implemented daily lessons aligned with state and national standards as well as English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards while integrating the use of technology
- Constructed and enforced whole-group positive reinforcement management strategies through school wide PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) along with individual student behavior intervention plans based on specific needs
- Analyzed classroom, grade level, and school wide data to differentiate instruction
- Created and directed small-group reading intervention groups and before-school tutoring for students with specific individual reading needs based on student data
- Collaborated with colleagues while working closely with a TAP mentor to observe, reflect with, and improve teaching skills
- Opened and welcomed communication pathways with parents from culturally diverse backgrounds while creating quality relationships to partner and assist them in supporting their child at home
- Demonstrated knowledge of content and best teaching practice through researching trends and strategies in education, and attending district professional development
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: Diversity in Language And Learning
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ01.2011
Skills
- Upbeat and positive personality
- Self motivated
- Problem Solving
- Organization and time management
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Fluent in English and Urdu
Certification
- Certified with the Arizona Department of Education in Elementary Education, K-8
- Structured English Immersion endorsed
- ESL endorsed
Timeline
4th Grade Gifted and Talented Teacher
Gilroy Unified School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
3rd Grade Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
08.2010 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education: Diversity in Language And Learning
Arizona State University
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