Kelly Ferrari
Willoughby
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong classroom management skills, fostering academic curiosity and individualized instruction. Passionate about enhancing student engagement and supporting diverse learning needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Teacher
Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools
Willoughby
07.2014 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for kindergarten through second-grade students.
- Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that fostered a positive learning environment and enhanced student engagement.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and learning goals.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and students through regular communication via conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented interventions.
- Assessed student learning through varied formative and summative assessments.
- Delivered individualized instruction to support students needing extra assistance, boosting their academic progress.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lake Erie College
Painesville, OH06-2013
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Individualized instruction
- Curriculum development
- Educational technology
- Parent communication
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Behavioral management
- Creative thinking
- Team collaboration
- Professional development
- Empathy and patience
Timeline
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade Teacher
Willoughby-Eastlake City Schools
07.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Lake Erie College