Jessica Farlee
Hickory,NC
Summary
Proven leader and educator at Hickory Day School, adept in team management and organization. Excelled in roles from Associate Head to Classroom Teacher, significantly enhancing literacy programs and student outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution and task prioritization, achieving remarkable improvements in learning environments and student performance. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in leadership and hands-on experience gained through academic projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to continue career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Head of Lower School
Hickory Day School
08.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Gained extensive knowledge in leadership roles.
- Worked collaboratively with Head of School to implement day-to-day functions of the school.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Reading Specialist
Hickory Day School
08.2019 - Current
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to literacy programs and instruction.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Used approaches such as Science of Reading to achieve dramatic results with students.
Testing Coordinator
Hickory Day School
08.2019 - Current
- Manage testing admissions for incoming student candidates.
- Facilitate comprehensive standardized testing for grades 2-8.
- Educate, schedule and facilitate faculty and staff admission of comprehensive testing.
Classroom Teacher
Hickory Day School
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Planned lessons according to IB/PYP and state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, computers, and games into classroom.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
Classroom Teacher
Farmington Woods Elementary IB/PYP School
12.2004 - 06.2014
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Education
M.D. - Curriculum & Instruction/Educational Leadership
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2004
Skills
- Team Management
- Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Task Prioritization
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Associate Head of Lower School
Hickory Day School
08.2022 - Current
Reading Specialist
Hickory Day School
08.2019 - Current
Testing Coordinator
Hickory Day School
08.2019 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Hickory Day School
08.2014 - 08.2019
Classroom Teacher
Farmington Woods Elementary IB/PYP School
12.2004 - 06.2014
M.D. - Curriculum & Instruction/Educational Leadership
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Appalachian State University
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