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Susan Farrow

Cary,NC

Summary

Highly impactful Instructional Coach and teacher with skills in assessing and improvising the talents of both student and adult learners. First-rate communication, time management and problem-solving abilities. Strengths in providing individualized coaching and using observation and data to identify potential learning needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Literacy Coach/ELA Instructional Coach

Wake County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
  • Served as a mentor to new educators, sharing expertise in curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.
  • Facilitated PLCs to guide teachers in collaborative processes, data analysis, and standards alignment
  • Providing onboarding for new teachers.
  • Implemented Cognitive Coaching strategies to build teacher capacity.
  • Contributed to the development of school-wide literacy initiatives that promoted student achievement across all subject areas.
  • Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
  • Evaluated instructional materials and resources to ensure alignment with district goals and state standards for English Language Arts education.

Instructional Coach/English Teacher

Wake County Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023
  • Developed successful interventions for struggling students by creating targeted instructional plans based on their unique needs.
  • Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
  • Facilitated collaborative planning sessions for grade-level teams to establish learning goals and align curriculum across subjects.
  • Reviewed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to accurately assess students.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating with administrators, staff, and parents on various initiatives.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.

Instructional Coach

North Carolina New Teacher Support Program
08.2012 - 04.2017
  • Created customized professional development workshops tailored to address specific challenges identified within each department or grade level team.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
  • Strengthened instructional leadership skills among school administrators through targeted training sessions and ongoing support.
  • Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Supported data-driven instruction by assisting teachers with analyzing assessment results and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.

English Teacher

Onslow County Schools
01.2001 - 08.2012
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

Master of Arts - English

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
12.2000

Skills

  • Leading with passion
  • Relationship Building
  • Instructional Coaching
  • Effectively Facilitating Professional Development
  • Specializing in Literacy and Secondary ELA

Timeline

Literacy Coach/ELA Instructional Coach

Wake County Public Schools
07.2023 - Current

Instructional Coach/English Teacher

Wake County Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2023

Instructional Coach

North Carolina New Teacher Support Program
08.2012 - 04.2017

English Teacher

Onslow County Schools
01.2001 - 08.2012

Master of Arts - English

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of North Carolina At Wilmington

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