Pamela Barbour
Fuquay Varina,NC
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in middle school students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Dedicated teacher offering 27 years of experience in education. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Harnett Central Middle School
Angier, NC
08.2010 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress for at least 28 students.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
LaFayette Elementary School
Fuquay Varina, NC
08.1996 - 06.2010
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals for minimum of 23 students per day.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
1st Grade Teacher
Harnett Primary School
Dunn, NC
08.1992 - 06.1996
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
E. M. Rollins Elementary School
Henderson, NC
08.1991 - 06.1992
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of 4 classes of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC12.1990
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Different Learning Styles
- Language Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Effective Written and Verbal Communication
- Literacy skills
Certification
- K - 6 Elementary Education
- K - 12 Reading Certification
References
- Mrs. Betty Ann Bowen, LaFayette Elementary School, Retired Principal
919-820-3998
babowen898@yahoo.com
- Mr. Ben Pearce, Fuquay Varina Baptist Church, Pastor
(919) 552-4644, (919) 291-9203
pastorben@fvbaptist.org
- Ms. Ashley Messer, Harnett Central Middle School, Retired Co-Worker and Instructional Coach
910-849-4811
amesser59@gmail.com
Timeline
6th Grade ELA Teacher
Harnett Central Middle School
08.2010 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades 1-3
LaFayette Elementary School
08.1996 - 06.2010
1st Grade Teacher
Harnett Primary School
08.1992 - 06.1996
6th Grade English and Language Arts Teacher
E. M. Rollins Elementary School
08.1991 - 06.1992
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
East Carolina University
- K - 6 Elementary Education
- K - 12 Reading Certification
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