Michael Farr
Clearfield,UT
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Superior Commercial Solutions
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
- Fostered a culture of innovation and creativity within the project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Educator; Content Expert
Seele Elementary - New Braunfels ISD
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Served as content expert at Title 1 campus that mainly services students that are At Risk (low socioeconomics) Responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and evaluating instructional activities to enhance rigor or deepen metacognitive skills
- Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activity, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students
- Wrote grants to provide technology programs IXL, Reflex math, typing.com to deepen student learning, close previous learning gaps, and incorporated technology use in classroom
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Contributed as member of Campus Improvement Committee, Unicorn Leaders team
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Worked to develop and implement campus improvement plans to increase campus uniformity and self regulated students
- Student average MAAP growth of student average of 11.8 points growth from BOY to EOY Assessments.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout school year.
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience.
Educator; Content Expert
School of Science and Technology - Schertz
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Ranked number one among all district teachers within the same category: 5th Grade Math and Science
- Only math and science educator to earn A-rating designation from Texas Education Agency (TEA) in the areas of Mathematics/Science and Closing the Gaps (Academics)
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year; Student growth grew on average of 15% from BOY to EOY
- Implemented instructional strategies and targeted instruction based on students' needs and needs of the organization
- Identified performance-based competencies and established prioritized learning goals and objectives by developing instructional materials that met the needs of diverse learners
- Created, modified, and delivered training using published instructional materials or custom-made materials according to students needs
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Educator: 4th Grade Math, 2nd Grade-Self-contained, Math Content Expert
Millers Point Elementary
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Served as an educator at a Title 1 campus that mainly services students that are At Risk (low socioeconomics) but not excluding students that are English Language Learners, students with learning disabilities and/or high intellectual
- Responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and evaluating instructional activities to enhance rigor or deepen meta-cognitive skills
- Planned and used appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activity, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students
- Highly skilled in instructional planning and timely delivery pacing providing standards-based, data-driven, differentiated instruction that engages students, incorporates appropriate use of technology, and makes learning relevant for today's learners
- Constructed cross-curricular studies with ELAR, Social Studies, Science, to ensure overall growth of the individual learner
- Worked in forming teams of students according to educational skill sets and needs and used many facets of measuring student growth to ensure best practices to meet needs of the learner
- Analyzed data from recent student assessments to further develop instructional strategies to meet the needs of the individual- leading to a continual growth of student understanding by an average of 5% monthly
- Displayed continuous growth from BOY to EOY assessment with students growth average of 13%
- Trained and mentored new educators in best practices for teaching. Leading to increased confidence and effectiveness upon student teacher(s) graduation
- Established and co-chaired a young mens group, that provided leadership and guidance opportunities to troubled youth within the community
Student Teacher
Lakenheath Elementary
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's curriculum program and show written evidence and preparation of materials as required
- Prepared lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles
- Demonstrate effective classroom management techniques
- Acquired skills in effectively establishing a classroom learning environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students
- Established and maintained open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers
- Maintained a professional relationship with colleagues, parents, students, and community members
- Developed and implemented classroom website for host teacher
- Participated in staff development activities to improve job-related skills
- Attended and actively participated in faculty meetings and served on staff committee meetings.
Lead Child and Youth Program Specialist
Child Development Center
01.2010 - 08.2015
- Coordinated and conducted activities for children/youth ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old (Pre-K)
- Created an environment which welcomes and promotes children's participation and interests to foster positive interactions
- Planned and implemented specialized developmental plans for students with special needs, i.e, Down Syndrome
- Monitored and adjusted instruction to ensure age/stage appropriateness
- Briefed staff, management and parents on activities
- Obtained National Child Development Associate credential
- Demonstrated mastery through evidence (physical/digital) through center wide NAEYC accreditation (2012)
- Mentored staff in accordance with Department of Defense directives.
Education
Judson Leadership Institute
Judson, TX06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University, UT
Salt Lake City, UT12.2015
Associate of Arts -
National Child Development Associate Credential
02.2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland, University College
Baltimore, MD12.2012
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Project Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Ethical Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Teacher Training
- K-12 education
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Parent Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
Accomplishments
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings by 80% by creating open dialog between our team on site, and general contractor; Leading to multiple letters of recommendation.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at Millers Point Elementary in 2020.
- Led class to 91% on STAAR Math standardized testing- lending to a "B" Rating for the campus in 2019.
- Achieved "A" rating for Math and Science at school of Science and Technology for 2021/22 school year. Accomplished this goal with 100% of students passing standardized test (STAAR).
Certification
- TExES Core EC-6 (All subjects): Exam #291
- TExES English as a Second Language (ESL): Exam #154
Awards
- Novice Teacher of the year - 10/2016
- Spirit of Judson Award - 10/2018
- Nominated Educator of the Year - 09/2021
Training
- Gifted and Talented Core30 certification
- Certified Canvas Instructor
- Office 365 Teacher Academy
- Skyward
- Eduphoria
- Schoology
- Reflex Math
Affiliations
- Distinguished Young Mens Group (Millers Point Elementary)
- Unicorn Leaders (Seele Elementary)
- Technology Club (School of Science and Technology)
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Project Manager
Superior Commercial Solutions
08.2023 - 05.2024
Educator; Content Expert
Seele Elementary - New Braunfels ISD
08.2022 - 07.2023
Educator; Content Expert
School of Science and Technology - Schertz
08.2021 - 08.2022
Educator: 4th Grade Math, 2nd Grade-Self-contained, Math Content Expert
Millers Point Elementary
08.2016 - 07.2021
Student Teacher
Lakenheath Elementary
08.2015 - 12.2015
Lead Child and Youth Program Specialist
Child Development Center
01.2010 - 08.2015
Judson Leadership Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University, UT
Associate of Arts -
National Child Development Associate Credential
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland, University College
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