Pheonia Mc Farlane
Manassas,United States
Summary
I am a PreK–3 certified educator and STEM Education graduate student with over two decades of experience teaching and leading in both international and U.S. educational settings. My work is grounded in equity, innovation, and data-informed practice, with a strong focus on integrating STEM, literacy, and instructional technology to improve student outcomes. Currently, I teach third grade in Virginia while pursuing my M.Ed. in STEM Education at the American College of Education, where I maintain a 3.9 GPA. I am especially passionate about project-based learning, assessment-driven instruction, and designing curricula that empower young learners to think critically and solve real-world problems. With experience as both a classroom teacher and school principal, I bring a systems-level perspective to education, balancing instructional excellence with thoughtful leadership. I am eager to collaborate with educators, instructional leaders, and organizations committed to advancing high-quality STEM and literacy education for all learners.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Manassas, Virginia, United States
07.2023 - Current
- Design and deliver standards-aligned, interdisciplinary lessons for 23 learners, integrating STEM practices and differentiated instructional strategies to meet diverse academic and social needs. Implement data-informed interventions that support measurable growth in literacy, assessment performance, and student engagement Leverage instructional technologies including Canvas, Nearpod, IXL, Lexia, Study Island, and SuccessMaker to enhance personalized learning and real-time assessment Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and families to create cohesive instructional plans and strengthen school, home partnerships
- Full-time
- On-site
Teacher
Ministry of Education Jamaica
St. Catherine, Jamaica
01.2017 - 07.2023
- Delivered high-impact instruction for classes of up to 34 students, utilizing differentiated strategies to address varied learning profiles Led targeted reading and numeracy interventions, contributing to improved student proficiency and assessment outcomes Designed and implemented curriculum-aligned instructional materials and assessments grounded in national education standards Fostered inclusive classroom environments that promoted engagement, collaboration, and student confidence
- Full-time
- On-site
Principal
Valley Christian Ministries Preparatory
St. Catherine, Jamaica
09.2010 - 07.2016
- Provided instructional leadership and administrative oversight for 200+ students and 12 faculty and staff members Supervised curriculum planning, classroom instruction, and assessment practices to ensure instructional quality and consistency Coordinated school-wide academic programs, events, and community initiatives Applied data-driven strategies to improve literacy outcomes, student performance, and teacher effectiveness
- Full-time
- On-site
Education
Masters - STEM Education
American College of Education (ACE)
Indianapolis, IN05-2026
Bachelor's in Education - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
The Mico University College
Kingston, JM11-2015
Skills
- Leadership
- Instructional Design & Lesson Planning
- STEM Education
- Motivating students
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Public speaking
- Student-centered learning
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of Increasing Engagement Through Authentic Assessment.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 90 students.
- Led class to an average 86% increase in math and reading standardized test scores during the 2025-2026 school year.
- Curriculum Implementation - Instructed pupils in reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, and physical education using the curriculum established by the Board of Education.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at McAuley Primary School in 2019.
- Named "Teacher of the Year" at McAuley Primary School in 2022.
Certification
- Virginia Licensure - 2023-2028
- Heartsaver for K-12 Schools Training, American Heart Association - 2026-2028
- CPR AED, American Heart Association - 2026-2028
Languages
English
Timeline
Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Ministry of Education Jamaica
01.2017 - 07.2023
Principal
Valley Christian Ministries Preparatory
09.2010 - 07.2016
Masters - STEM Education
American College of Education (ACE)
Bachelor's in Education - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
The Mico University College