Victoria McFarland
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Accomplished educator with a proven track record at Granite School District, adept in Classroom Management and fostering growth mindsets. Leveraged innovative lesson planning and critical thinking to enhance student engagement and achievement. Excelled in collaborative learning, significantly contributing to curriculum implementation and literacy development. Skilled in technology integration and meeting diverse community needs. Knowledgeable professional specializing in delivery of health education initiatives and programs. Proficient at creating comprehensive lessons, providing detailed instruction and creating engaging activities. Brings knowledge of health and wellness topics and capacity to disseminate health information. Successful Reading and English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Granite School District
Salt Lake City, UT
10.1993 - 06.2007
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Behavior Specialist
Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
04.1991 - 08.1994
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties. Evaluated the effectiveness of behavior interventions using data-driven approaches, making adjustments as needed.
- Developed social skills curricula tailored to individual student needs, enhancing peer interactions and fostering positive relationships.
- Supported students' social-emotional development by integrating behavior goals into their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provided emotional support to students and families. Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Education
Reading Endorsement -
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT06.2017
Masters Of Education - Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT05.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology/Secondary Education
Utah State University
Logan, UT06.1991
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student assessment
- Innovative lesson planning
- Technology Integration
- Literacy development
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Fundraising
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
Certification
Reading endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Granite School District
10.1993 - 06.2007
Behavior Specialist
Primary Children's Hospital
04.1991 - 08.1994
Reading Endorsement -
Southern Utah University
Masters Of Education - Education
Utah State University
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology/Secondary Education
Utah State University