Heather Ferris
Summary
Professional educator with outstanding instructional experience. Willing to adopt new material or policies and adapt to different classroom settings and subjects. Exceedingly prepared to instruct in both online and in-person settings. Outgoing personality with outstanding history of collaborative relationships with students, administration, staff, and faculty members.
Overview
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Work History
Adjunct Faculty
Ventura County Community College District, Oxnard College
- Developed and implemented Introduction to Education curriculum for online and hybrid settings.
- Analyzed student performance data to monitor and adjust course flow and speed for maximum student achievement.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Created protocols for Oxnard College and worked with 4 local school districts to facilitate required fieldwork observation placements.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
Canvas Course Builder
Ventura Unified School District
- Designed three courses for use in synchronous, asynchronous, and/or hybrid settings.
- Created Canvas courses for 100% of VUSD health, global health studies, and psychology teachers.
- Effectively implemented best practices in online teaching and learning principles through planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing standards-based lessons.
Teacher & AVID Coordinator
Foothill Technology High School
- Expanded AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) to over 10% of student population.
- Planned and implemented lessons in multiple subject areas to meet educational standards.
- Supported academic, emotional, and social development of students.
- Managed a budget of $25,000 and coordinated monthly AVID events.
- Communicated effectively with administration, parents, students, and faculty to engage and support students.
- Fulfilled Department Chair responsibilities by collaborating with colleagues, administration, and serving on Leadership Team.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Actively participated in school community and district as National Honor Society Advisor, Health Liaison, WASC Committee Member, and, Senior Class Advisor.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies while teaching numerous subjects in field of Social Science and Health Science.
Teacher & Department Chair
Chaminade College Preparatory High School
- Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on opportunities for learning, growth and community-building.
- Incorporated best practices strategies while teaching multiple subjects in field of Social Science.
- Actively participated in school community as SADD Club Moderator, Museum of Tolerance trip Coordinator, Merit Pay Committee Member, WASC Evaluation Team Member.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
H.R. Administrator & Event Coordinator
D.W. Tower, Inc.
- Handled on-boarding process for newly hired employees.
- Developed professional development classes for ongoing employee learning.
- Organized company-wide events designed to boost employee morale.
- Created, authored, and published monthly company newsletter.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Teacher & Department Chair
Chaminade College Preparatory Middle School
- Developed and implemented engaging lessons for students and collaborated with colleagues to support student learning.
- Performed leadership responsibilities as Team Leader and Social Science Department Chair.
- Facilitated student trips including Washington D.C. and Colorado River excursions.
Education
Master of Science - Online Teaching And Learning
California State University East Bay
CA Teaching Credential - Social Science
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
San Diego State University
Skills
- Blackboard LMS
- Canvas LMS
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom
Technology Competencies
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Faculty Relations
Professional competencies
Certification
Supplementary CA Credential, Health Science
Digital Badges
eLearning Design
Online Teaching and Learning
Additional Information
Summer Institute Trainings
- AVID
- AP Psychology
- AP US History
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty
Ventura County Community College District, Oxnard College
Canvas Course Builder
Ventura Unified School District
Teacher & AVID Coordinator
Foothill Technology High School
Teacher & Department Chair
Chaminade College Preparatory High School
H.R. Administrator & Event Coordinator
D.W. Tower, Inc.
Teacher & Department Chair
Chaminade College Preparatory Middle School
Master of Science - Online Teaching And Learning
California State University East Bay
CA Teaching Credential - Social Science
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
San Diego State University
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