Susan Farrington
Houston
Summary
Teaching professional seeking to continue to inspire and grow students in a public school setting. Utilizing classroom, organizational and communications skills, with a passion for supporting a positive classroom environment to help students achieve success. Very pro-active approach to problem solving and a solid understanding for the academic growth of each student. Demonstrated ability to individualize instruction based on student needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Lab Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Implement NES Curriculum to further enhance students understanding of science standards in grades K-5.
- Incorporated inquiry-based teaching methods to stimulate curiosity and drive deeper understanding of scientific content.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into science instruction.
- Increased student understanding of scientific concepts through clear explanations and engaging demonstrations.
Visual Stylist
Living Spaces Furniture
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Set up and accessorized vignettes on sales floor to company standards
- Received and tagged new merchandise
- Assisted in store-wide inventories
- Greeted and assisted customers as needed
- Organized back stock of merchandise
Art Teacher
Grantham Academy Middle School Aldine ISD
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Facilitated educating students grades 6-8 on the elements of art and design including drawing, photography and 3D art in a Title I school.
- Created differentiated lesson plans aligned to the TEKS as well as STEAM related art assignments.
- Curated student art work for various district, city and state wide art contests.
- Selected to be a district peer leader for visual art.
Art Teacher
Savannah Lakes Elementary School Alvin ISD
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Facilitated educating students grades K-5 on the elements of art and design including drawing, painting, and 3D art in a Title I school.
- Created differentiated lesson plans aligned to the TEKS.
- Curated student art work for various district and state wide art contests.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Auburn University
Skills
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Time Management
- Classroom Management
- Organization
- Computer Literacy
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Student engagement
- Learning strategies
- Test proctoring
Certification
- General Education EC-6
- Visual Arts EC-12
- English as a Second Language EC-12
Timeline
Science Lab Teacher
Houston ISD
10.2025 - Current
Visual Stylist
Living Spaces Furniture
01.2023 - 01.2025
Art Teacher
Grantham Academy Middle School Aldine ISD
01.2019 - 01.2023
Art Teacher
Savannah Lakes Elementary School Alvin ISD
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Auburn University