Heather Farris
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dynamic educator and communicator with a proven track record at Lincoln Christian School, adept in classroom management and curriculum implementation. Excelled in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering student achievement. Skilled in technology integration and team collaboration, significantly enhancing learning environments. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to educational excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
5th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Lincoln Christian School
07.2014 - Current
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
Realtor Associate
Keller Williams Realty
01.2005 - 06.2014
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients through networking, postcards, and cold calling.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
Project Producer
KOKI Fox 23 News
10.2002 - 12.2004
- Developed television news stories for the nightly news.
- Planned video shoots remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Presented story ideas and determined creative scenarios for production.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Booked guests for on-air interviews and assigned stories to reporters to manage coverage and schedule needs.
Marketing Account Representative
Saint Francis Hospital
04.2002 - 10.2002
- Managed campaigns for various clients that consistently exceeded sales goals.
- Wrote engaging and successful marketing, advertising, and website copy.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Organized various events for potential clients for Montereau Retirement Community associated with Saint Francis Hospital.
Public Relations Coordinator
Red River Solutions
02.2001 - 03.2002
- Collaborated with media to encourage company and product coverage and promote brand mission and values.
- Collaborated with external PR firms, as well as internal sales and marketing managers, to determine branding, product positioning and media messages.
- Raised brand awareness through consistent marketing efforts and product campaign launches.
- Designed and created campaign e-mail invitations, articles and marketing videos.
- Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.
Special Projects Producer
KOTV Channel 6
05.1996 - 02.2001
- Worked with reporters and anchors to develop news stories for ratings months.
- Investigated consumer stories, conducted interviews, and produced stories for the Consumer Reporter.
- Field producer for special live weather shots.
- Booked anchors and reporters for community outreach events.
- I began as a weekend assignment editor and became the Responsiveness Coordinator, and then then became the Special Projects Producer.
Associate News Producer
KHBS Channel 40/29
12.1995 - 04.1996
- Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through stages to completion.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Wrote news stories for the 5pm, 6pm, and 10pm newscasts.
- Helped supervise breaking news coverage and determined priority for stories within each broadcast.
- Found appropriate stories and ideas for programming to engage target audiences.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes to improve wording, flow or interest levels, consistently producing highly successful shows.
- Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work.
Weekend Assignment Editor
KTUL Channel 8
05.1995 - 12.1995
- Monitored law enforcement and emergency responder scanner traffic to alert newsroom to breaking news.
- Confirmed information about breaking news and dispatched crews with urgency.
- Assisted in finding stories, doing research and tracking story ideas in assignment desk computer with emphasis on key brand points.
- Worked closely with newsroom leadership to plan appropriate staffing for daily and future news gathering.
- Assembled daily news assignments for reporters and photographers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05-1995
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Literary Analysis
- Writing instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Reading Comprehension
- Classroom Management
- Rubric creation
- Smartboard operation
- Problem-solving skills
- Hands-on learning
- Team Collaboration
- Knowledgeable about Google Classroom, IXL, MAPS
- Curriculum Implementation
- Lesson Plan Implementation
Timeline
5th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Lincoln Christian School
07.2014 - Current
Realtor Associate
Keller Williams Realty
01.2005 - 06.2014
Project Producer
KOKI Fox 23 News
10.2002 - 12.2004
Marketing Account Representative
Saint Francis Hospital
04.2002 - 10.2002
Public Relations Coordinator
Red River Solutions
02.2001 - 03.2002
Special Projects Producer
KOTV Channel 6
05.1996 - 02.2001
Associate News Producer
KHBS Channel 40/29
12.1995 - 04.1996
Weekend Assignment Editor
KTUL Channel 8
05.1995 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Oral Roberts University
Similar Profiles
Dayna LemkeDayna Lemke
Substitute Teacher at Lincoln Christian SchoolSubstitute Teacher at Lincoln Christian School
Cindy WendelinCindy Wendelin
Elementary Teacher at Christian Patriot AcademyElementary Teacher at Christian Patriot Academy
Ruby SitzmanRuby Sitzman
National Honors Society at Lincoln Christian High SchoolNational Honors Society at Lincoln Christian High School