Teresa Bedar Farley
Poca,WV
Summary
Hardworking Middle School Science Teacher focused on providing first-rate, evidence-based scientific exploration for students. Meets all instructional requirements, enhances behavior and maintains student safety while improving test scores and increasing understanding of material. Interested in incorporating more environmental and social learning to lessons.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
McKinley Middle School, St. Albans, WV
08.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Organized field trips related to the curriculum content, offering students firsthand exposure to scientific processes at work outside the classroom setting.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Promoted a love for science by integrating engaging inquiry-based activities into daily lessons, sparking curiosity and critical thinking skills among students.
Substitute Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
Kanawha County, WV
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Production Technology and Work Process Specialist
The Dow Chemical Company
Institute, WV
03.2002 - 11.2019
- Streamlined communication within the team, leading to better project coordination and timely completion of tasks.
- Developed user-friendly documentation for processes, increasing employee understanding and reducing training time.
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration of processes across departments.
- Conducted regular audits of processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
- Served as a subject matter expert for work process inquiries, providing guidance to colleagues when needed.
- Conducted training and applied change management to achieve desired outcomes.
Laboratory Technician
Union Carbide Corporation
South Charleston, WV
01.1994 - 03.2002
- Streamlined sample processing for faster turnaround times, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in the development of new laboratory methods, leading to increased testing capabilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support research projects and meet project deadlines.
- Conducted routine equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and reducing downtime.
- Implemented inventory management system to maintain optimal levels of supplies, preventing delays in testing processes.
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
Education
Special Graduate Program For WV Board of Education - Education
West Liberty University
West Liberty, WVBachelor of Science - Chemistry
West Virginia State College
Institute, WV05.1993
Skills
- Content Knowledge
- Student Engagement
- Chemistry
- Life Science
Timeline
Middle School Science Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kanawha County Schools
08.2020 - 06.2021
Production Technology and Work Process Specialist
The Dow Chemical Company
03.2002 - 11.2019
Laboratory Technician
Union Carbide Corporation
01.1994 - 03.2002
Special Graduate Program For WV Board of Education - Education
West Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
West Virginia State College