Janette "Netti" Farrar
Retired Educator
Tehachapi,CA
Summary
Recently retired, experienced, caring education professional with special needs student experience. Thirty years of expertise in differentiated and individualized instruction and exceptional classroom management. Excelled in fostering student growth, integrating technology, and building strong relationships. Achieved significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes through innovative lesson planning and a collaborative learning approach.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Upper Grade Elementary Teacher
Simi Valley Unified School District
08.1996 - 06.2021
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Supported special education inclusion efforts by adapting lessons and working closely with specialists to meet individual student needs.
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.1991 - 06.1996
- Taught core subjects of math, science, language arts, and history.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Credential
Cal State Teach
Northridge, CA 08.1989 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Administration
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 08.1978 - 05.1982
Skills
- Differentiated and individualized instruction
- Classroom management and organization
- Empathy and patience
- Relationship building
- Multitasking Abilities
- Technology integration
- Lesson planning
- Excellent communication
- Collaborative learning
- Growth mindset
- Problem-solving abilities
- Special education
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Upper Grade Elementary Teacher
Simi Valley Unified School District
08.1996 - 06.2021
Elementary School Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District, LAUSD
08.1991 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Credential
Cal State Teach
08.1989 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Administration
California State University, Chico
08.1978 - 05.1982
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