Pamela Ferrand
Educator
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Highly experienced and dedicated educator with over two decades of expertise in curriculum development, instructional design, and student assessment across diverse grade levels. Proven ability to analyze, adapt, and create educational content aligned with state standards and varied learning needs. Seeking to leverage strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills as a Resource Reviewer for Wayground, contributing to the development and refinement of high-quality educational materials.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
King's Ridge Christian School
07.2012 - Current
- Educator, 6th Grade Pre-Algebra I & Life Science: Deliver comprehensive instruction in math and science, adapting curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
- Life Science Content Developer & Planner: Built and developed comprehensive scope and sequence for Life Science curriculum, ensuring alignment with Georgia state standards.
- Lead Teacher, 6th Grade (2013-Present): Provided essential support and mentorship to new 6th-grade teachers, fostering professional growth and curriculum understanding.
- Life Science Specialist (2012-Present): Led professional development initiatives for two science teachers, enhancing instructional strategies and content delivery.
- Small Group Leader/Advisor (2012-Present): Advise and mentor groups of students, providing academic, spiritual, and social guidance.
- Middle School Cheerleading Coach (2019-2024): Coached 7-17 middle school girls in cheerleading skills and teamwork, supervising game-day activities and routines.
- Assistant Middle School Dean of Students (2016-2017): Served in an administrative capacity, supporting character development programs and student discipline, and acting as a discipline committee representative.
- Girls’ Soccer Coach (2013-2014, 2017): Designed practice plans and organized resources for home games, including equipment, officials, and staffing.
Teacher
Hopewell Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2012
- 7th Grade Life Science Educator: Maintained and adapted county science curriculum to effectively meet the needs of on-level, advanced, struggling, and ESOL students.
- Curriculum Developer: Developed and implemented new curriculum for 7th Grade Reading (2007-2008), Social Studies (2006, 2009), and Outdoor Education (2011).
- 7th Grade Science Department Chairperson (2008-2012): Led grade-level science content meetings, monitored 7th-grade science faculty, and oversaw curriculum implementation.
- New Teacher Mentor (2008-2010): Provided curriculum support and orientation to school policies and procedures for newly hired teachers.
- Co-Ed Soccer Coach (2008-2011): Coordinated try-outs, practices, and games.
- Ultimate Frisbee Club Founder & Sponsor (2010-2012): Advertised the club to generate interest, taught fundamentals and rules, supervised meetings, and managed communication with administration and parents.
Teacher
St. Joseph the Worker School
01.1990 - 05.1996
- 3rd Grade Core Teacher: Taught Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Reading, Art, and Physical Education.
- Curriculum Development: Developed the 3rd-grade curriculum, ensuring comprehensive coverage of subjects.
- Student Support & Communication: Provided weekly communication to parents and daily feedback to students; identified struggling students and developed remediation plans.
- Volleyball Coach: Responsible for scheduling practices, transportation to matches, parent communication, and uniform selection/purchasing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Orleans
Alternate Certification - Elementary and Secondary Education
University of New Orleans
Skills
Curriculum Development & Alignment
Content Adaptation & Differentiation for Diverse Learners
Scope and Sequence Planning
Educational Resource Evaluation & Selection
Remediation Strategy Development
Instructional Leadership & Mentoring
Teacher Mentorship & Professional Development
Team Leadership & Facilitation
Program Development & Implementation
Student Advising & Mentoring
Communication & Collaboration
Clear and Concise Written & Verbal Communication
Parent & Stakeholder Communication
Public Speaking
Inter-departmental Collaboration
Project Management & Organization
Event & Activity Coordination
Budget Management
Resource Organization & Planning
Team Building & Dynamics
Curriculum implementation
Skills And Core Competencies
- Curriculum & Content Expertise
- Curriculum Development & Alignment (Georgia Standards)
- Content Adaptation & Differentiation for Diverse Learners (on-level, advanced, struggling, ESOL)
- Scope and Sequence Planning
- Educational Resource Evaluation & Selection
- Remediation Strategy Development
- Instructional Leadership & Mentoring
- Teacher Mentorship & Professional Development
- Team Leadership & Facilitation (e.g., Science Vertical Team, Mission Teams)
- Program Development & Implementation
- Student Advising & Mentoring (academic, spiritual, social)
- Communication & Collaboration
- Clear and Concise Written & Verbal Communication
- Parent & Stakeholder Communication
- Public Speaking (Chapel Speaker to 250 middle school students)
- Inter-departmental Collaboration (e.g., Science Vertical Team)
- Project Management & Organization
- Event & Activity Coordination (e.g., sports, club, mission trips)
- Budget Management (international travel)
- Resource Organization & Planning
- Team Building & Dynamics
Certification
Georgia Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Teacher
King's Ridge Christian School
07.2012 - Current
Teacher
Hopewell Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2012
Teacher
St. Joseph the Worker School
01.1990 - 05.1996
Alternate Certification - Elementary and Secondary Education
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Orleans