Sandra Furr
Amelia,VA
Summary
I am a dedicated educator seeking an elementary education job. I believe in building strong, positive relationships with students and their families. I believe collaboration with others in the school setting is important to ensuring success of students. I believe that lessons need to be engaging and effective. I am licensed in Elementary Education (K-6) in Virginia and North Carolina (NC Teaching License Number 1059975).
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Amelia County Public Schools
07.2015 - Current
- Currently teaching second grade.
- Taught third grade for ten years.
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Ensure lesson plans align with state standards.
- Evaluate student performance through summative and formative assessments to enhance instructional strategies.
- Use data to develop reading skills groups and math skills groups.
- Foster positive classroom environment promoting respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) time daily.
- Cultivate relationships with parents and guardians to enhance collaboration and support student success.
- Engage with grade-level colleagues, math and reading specialists, and school administration to enhance professional learning community (PLC) initiatives.
- Assist with reviewing and updating pacing guides.
- Member of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee.
- Member of Gifted Appeals Committee.
- Member of school division Gifted Advisory Committee.
- Member of Parent Teacher Association.
Teacher
Southwest Allen County Schools
07.2012 - 06.2015
- Taught self-contained third grade high ability class.
- Developed units and lessons for high ability learners.
- Facilitated small reading groups, book clubs, and literature circles.
- Managed guided math program within the classroom.
- Differentiated high ability lessons to meet diverse needs of students.
- Assisted in creating pacing guides for High Ability Curriculum in math and language arts.
- Provided training on high ability learners for general education teachers.
- Volunteered with Parent Teacher Committee activities.
Literacy Instructional Assistant (Part-time)
Southwest Allen County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided instruction for Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) small groups.
- Assisted students with phonics, fluency, writing, and comprehension.
- Performed AIMSweb progress monitoring on at-risk students.
- Performed running records on at-risk students.
Teacher
Perquimans County Schools
07.2006 - 06.2011
- Taught third grade.
- Developed lesson plans in all curriculum areas.
- Differentiated instruction for students.
- Assessed students' progress toward established goals.
- Executed diverse instructional techniques tailored to accommodate various learning styles.
- Member of School Improvement Tem (SIT).
- Member of Media and Technology Advisory Committee (MTAC).
- Mentor for beginning teachers.
- Tutored after school.
Student Teacher
Perquimans County Schools
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Completed student teaching in fifth grade class.
Business Office Supervisor
Albemarle Mental Health Center
08.1995 - 07.2024
- Intermediate supervisor to accounting technicians (July 2001 - July 2004).
- High Risk Intervention (HRI) Administrative Coordinator (August 1995 - June 2002).
- Supported finance officer in managing and overseeing multiple budgetary allocations.
Professional Internship
Chowan Hospital
05.1994 - 07.1994
- Completed professional summer internship in Administration Department.
- Assisted in budget preparation.
- Assisted with various management functions within hospital.
Education
Gifted & Talented Ed License And Certification -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN12-2013
Teacher Education Program -
Elizabeth City State University
Elizabeth City, NC05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-1995
High School Diploma -
Starmount High School
Boonville, NC06-1990
Skills
- Building relationships with students and families
- Effective classroom management
- Developing effective lesson plans that align with state standards
- Differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all students
- Using data to drive instruction
- High student engagement
- Collaborating with grade level team members, reading and math specialists/coaches, and administration
- Fostering a growth mindset
- Integrating technology into lessons and independent work
- Using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Powerpoint
- Using Google documents, Google sheets, and Google slides
- Using PowerSchool
Timeline
Teacher
Amelia County Public Schools
07.2015 - Current
Teacher
Southwest Allen County Schools
07.2012 - 06.2015
Literacy Instructional Assistant (Part-time)
Southwest Allen County Schools
08.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher
Perquimans County Schools
07.2006 - 06.2011
Student Teacher
Perquimans County Schools
01.2006 - 05.2006
Business Office Supervisor
Albemarle Mental Health Center
08.1995 - 07.2024
Professional Internship
Chowan Hospital
05.1994 - 07.1994
Gifted & Talented Ed License And Certification -
Ball State University
Teacher Education Program -
Elizabeth City State University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
High School Diploma -
Starmount High School