Katie Farnham
Westminster,CO
Summary
Very ambitious, adaptable, and enthusiastic educator with early childhood education experience. Talented in cultivating relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Passionate educator that successfully coaches students in taking ownership of their learning and actions through very effective classroom management skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Westminster Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Implementation of a developmentally appropriate learning environment with consistent content delivery and multimodal opportunities for growth throughout the daily routine
- Structured individualized instructional plans to serve all students at their level of learning including weekly correspondence with families communicating how to best extend each student’s learning at home, data notebooks, and a learning focus wall to allow the students to visualize their academic growth showing their progression towards learning goals
- Supported students with IEP’s through excellent communication with interventionists and families by fostering inclusivity in every aspect to provide an environment allowing for success in the general education setting.
Level 2 Teacher
Westminster Public Schools
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated effective classroom strategies and a structured learning environment upon acquiring a classroom from a substitute mid-year
- Created effective proficiency scales and lesson plans that correspond with Colorado State Standards.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Identified struggling students and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Encouraged student engagement and ownership of learning with positive reinforcement strategies.
Kindergarten
Westminster Public Schools
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Demonstrated professional conduct throughout the entirety of my student teaching
- Incorporated differentiated instruction to ensure all students’ learning needs were met
- Administered standardized test to gain insight of the beginning of year benchmarks.
- Assisted in curriculum development to align lessons with state standards and improve overall instructional quality.
Preschool Teacher
Westminster Public Schools
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Succeeded in substituting in every preschool classroom in the district with ease and obtained recognition from the administrative team.
- Established effective classroom strategies upon acquiring a classroom mid-year
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom setting without sacrificing overall quality of education provided to all students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08.2024
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Child Development
Certification
Colorado Department of Education- Elementary Education Licensure K-6, 03/2023
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Westminster Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Level 2 Teacher
Westminster Public Schools
11.2022 - 05.2023
Kindergarten
Westminster Public Schools
08.2022 - 11.2022
Preschool Teacher
Westminster Public Schools
05.2019 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Western Governors University
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