Deborah Farrell
Surrey,BC
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educator seeking the role of Faculty Associate to help prepare future teachers for the challenges and rewards of classroom instruction. A caring mentor who brings 27 years of experience in related roles. Passionate about working with diverse individuals to support the development of academic and social abilities and to help each develop to their full potential. A friendly and personable professional who is willing and keen to take on unique and various challenges.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Experienced Educator and Mentor
Surrey School District #36
09.1996 - Current
- Demonstrated versatility by teaching grades 1 through 7 for over 26 years
- Successfully transitioned to online teaching during the pandemic (September 2020 to June 2021), imparting quality education to grade 4 and 5 students through remote learning
- Self-motivated and adaptable, acquired online teaching skills independently and achieved commendable results
- Currently employed on a part-time basis, Wednesday through Fridays
- Hosted and mentored approximately six aspiring student teachers who have since become successful educators
- Attended numerous educational workshops covering various curriculum components, including writing, numeracy, science, and mathematics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
Simon Fraser University
1993
Post-Baccalaureate Degree - Physical Education
Douglas College
2010
Skills
- Academic Advisory
- Instructional Strategies
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coping Skill Teaching
- Team-Building Exercises
- Goal Planning
- Life Skills Development
- Positive Reinforcement
- Empathetic Approach
- Trauma-Based Behavior
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Differentiated Lesson Plans
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Accomplishments
- Achieved by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Continuous Learning
- Attended numerous education workshops covering all components of the curriculum
- Continuously read pedagogical books to stay fresh and up to date on new information, philosophies, and technology
Additional Information
Over the years of teaching, I have hosted a number of aspirational student teachers, approximately 6 who went on to become successful teachers.
Career Based Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Leadership qualities
- Ability to work well with others
- Strong planning skills
- Excellent grammar skills
- Strong typing skills (approximately 80 wpm)
- Excellent management skills (managed an office space prior to entering teaching profession) including office refurbishment, hiring staff, general office maintenance, etc.
- Excellent time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional
- Self-driven, excellent initiative and strong work ethic
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good written skills
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills
- Typing medical / legal reports
- Typing real estate contracts
- Reception skills
- Data entry
- Good understanding of new technologies used in an education environment
- Report writing skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
CPR and emergency First Aid certificate 2023
I recently attended and completed success in achieving an Emergency
CPR and First Aid certificate.
Timeline
Experienced Educator and Mentor
Surrey School District #36
09.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English
Simon Fraser University
Post-Baccalaureate Degree - Physical Education
Douglas College
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