Sara Farinas

• Assessed student progress through ongoing assessments, such as I-Ready and QMT's, adapting instructional methods in response to student needs
• Developed effective teaching strategies to engage students and foster a positive learning environment in the classroom.
• Served as a liaison between school administration and the math department, ensuring clear communication of goals and expectations.
• Utilized technology effectively within lessons by incorporating relevant programs that encouraged active learning experiences for students.
• Implemented data-driven instruction methods, identifying areas of improvement and tailoring lesson plans accordingly.
• Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance while maintaining high standards for mathematics istruction.
• Collaborated with teachers to design and implement effective math curriculum, improving overall student performance.
• Led professional development workshops for fellow educators, focusing on new approaches to teaching mathematics concepts.

• Collaborated with administration and FLDOE Southwest School Improvement Team to lead improvement efforts, resulting in earning a school grade of a C after receiving a grade of D consecutively during the 3 previous years
• Proficient in time management skills, as evidenced by serving in a variety of additional leadership roles, such as SAC Chair and FACE Liaison for multiple years
• Led PLC's and planning sessions multiple times per week to ensure teacher understanding of content, benchmarks, ALD's, CRA model, and best practices for elementary mathematics
• Oversaw the development and monitoring of the School Improvement Plan for multiple years

• Established positive relationships with teachers and administration through regular communication regarding student progress and collaboration on strategies for academic success
• Improved teacher practice through student-centered coaching cycles, including modeling lessons, co-teaching, facilitated planning, and regular feedback
• Led efforts to implement Competency=Based Education after participating in a Marzano Summer Institute
• Introduced and implemented an Electronic Data Wall to assist with tracking progress monitoring data for effective planning and teaching to address gaps in understanding
• All subgroups were at or above the goal of 41% according to the ESSA

• Collaborated with administration to lead school-wide improvement efforts, increasing school grade from a D to a C in 2017
• Reduced the over-identification of reading disabilities for underprivileged minority students through daily explicit, systematic, sequential instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics
• Improved instruction for students with reading difficulties through completion of the Reading Intervention Master Teacher Training
• Mentored and provided feedback to teachers completing the Reading Intervention Master Teacher Training
• Served as District Trainer on topics related to Reading Disabilities and Strategies for Intervention

Team Leader

• Provided rigorous, differentiated instruction for ELL students, including a high percentage of LYA students
• Regularly collaborated with ELL Resource Teacher to ensure access to materials and resources in multiple languages for students and families

• Improved student reading achievement by incorporating engaging phonics instruction and small group reading lessons.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.