Sandra Farley
Elyria,OH
Summary
Kind and compassionate educator dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is uplifting and encouraging to all students. Dedicated to children's educational needs and development. I enjoy teaching and training while maintaining a desire to continue to learn and grow in all aspects. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues. Motivated to encourage student growth not only in academics but also growth in their relationship with Jesus.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Accel Schools
Parma, OH
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
Collateral Underwriter
Liberty Home Mortgage
Independence, OH
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Started the collateral underwriting department
- Review & Underwrite collateral to insure the appraisal meets investor and program criteria
- Review CU findings, address appraisal comparable selection, review for marketability and valuation acceptance, confirm appraisal is completed to appraisal standards
- Request and review appraisal revisions, desk reviews, and field reviews.
Teacher
VIPKID
11.2016 - 08.2021
- As an ESL teacher, instructed students who do not speak English as a first language
- Conducted lessons and created a pleasant learning environment, while taking students' differences and needs into account
- Conducted activities and lessons based on ESL teaching methodologies
- Motivated students and used several methods to create a pleasant learning environment
- Maintained accurate records of student performance.
Special Needs Teacher
Highland Christian School
Highland, IN
09.2013 - 05.2018
- As a Special Education Teacher, identified the individual needs of each child and created a healthy, inspiring and supportive learning environment
- Worked with children with sensory impaired and developmentally delayed disabilities
- Taught a small group of students and individuals inside and outside of the classroom
- Developed individualized teaching methods that are suitable for each of the students
- Used special tools and equipment provided to stimulate an interesting learning environment
- Collaborated with the Lead Teacher to build a better learning environment for the children
- Updated parents on their kids' progress and gave recommendations to promote a better learning environment at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
Hyles-Anderson College
Crown Point, IN05-2000
High School Diploma -
Heritage Christian School
Brooklyn, OH05-1996
Skills
- Helped to develop a mentoring program for teen mothers
- Revised a curriculum for children with special needs and learning disabilities
- Developed training for collateral underwriting team
- Elementary Education
- Special Needs Students
- TESOL Certified
- Social-Emotional Learning
Personal Information
Title: Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Teacher
Accel Schools
07.2022 - Current
Collateral Underwriter
Liberty Home Mortgage
08.2020 - 05.2022
Teacher
VIPKID
11.2016 - 08.2021
Special Needs Teacher
Highland Christian School
09.2013 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education
Hyles-Anderson College
High School Diploma -
Heritage Christian School