Kathryn Farisi
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Science Educator and Instructional Leader with a strong passion for nurturing student growth and development. With nearly 16 years of expertise in Science instruction and Instructional Coaching, I have honed my skills in closely monitoring student progress and implementing modern educational techniques to enhance learning outcomes. My commitment lies in ensuring long-term student success by providing well-rounded education that empower students to thrive in their academic journey.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Science/Math Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
08.2020 - Current
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking, leading to a 2% increase in statewide assessment results.
- Professional Development Chair: Developed and implemented comprehensive training to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Safety Committee Chair: Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- PLC Leader: Collaboratively designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Science Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2020
- Educate students in grades 6-8, including Physical Science (HS Credit Courses), through creative and collaborative, student-centered instruction aligned with science standards.
- Led a team consisting of 13 teachers and more than 300 students.
- Sat on an instructional leadership committee, a school discipline intervention committee, and problem-solving committee.
Science Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving approximately 125 students individual support each school year.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Certified Clinical Educator: Collaborated with instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Design
Saint Leo University
Tampa, FL01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01-2008
Skills
- Instructional Designer
- Team/Grade Level Leader
- Educational Technology
- Student engagement
- Goal-oriented and ambitious
- Committed to continuous improvement
- Problem Solving
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum Design
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cambridge International Education Training
Timeline
Science/Math Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
08.2020 - Current
Science Teacher
Hillsborough County Public Schools
08.2012 - 07.2020
Science Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2009 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Instructional Design
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida
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