COLLEEN FARRISEE

colleen.farrisee@gmail.com

404.432.5523

http://cfarriseeedu.weebly.com/

OBJECTIVE
An elementary school teaching position in the Dallas area preferably in the lower grades, but open to other grades.
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Elementary Education minor
EC-6 Generalist highly qualified
Certifications
o Child Abuse Dyslexia Ethics

August 2010 - December 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Kramer Elementary, Dallas Independent School District
January 2015 - Present
Student Teacher in 1st Grade Dual Language Class
Assist Dual Language teacher with planning lessons in mathematics and language arts.
Teach lessons daily.
Tutor, 3rd Grade Students
March 2014 - Present
Tutor 23 students in mathematics and language arts, preparing them for the STAAR test.
SMU Education Field Experiences, Dallas Independent School District
August 2011 December 2014
Field Experience I: Stephen Foster Elementary
August 2011 December 2011
Observed and helped teachers in different grade levels learning basic classroom management skills.
Field Experience II: Cesar Chavez Learning Center
January 2014 May 2014
Participated and assisted in a Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) class.
Field Experience III: Cesar Chavez Learning Center
August 2014 December 2014
Planned and taught two lessons weekly in a PPCD class focusing on small group skills and developing fine
motor skills through art.
Tutoring in SMU Emergent Literacy class: Harrell Budd Elementary
August 2012 December 2012
Tutored a student one on one in reading once a week, helping him develop reading skills.
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OTHER EXPERIENCE
Edmundson Family Nanny
April 2014 December 2014
Nanny for Kramer Elementary & Franklin Middle students
Organized and managed after school schedules and activities for two elementary students and a middle
school student.
Haygood Methodist Church, Preschool Summer Camp
Summers 2008 - 2014
Lead Teacher/Camp Counselor
Atlanta, Georgia
Provided a fun and safe learning experience for children ages two to five.
Led the preschoolers through activities related to building pre-reading, math, creativity and social skills.
Appointed as lead teacher in June 2012, becoming the youngest lead teacher on staff.
Family Nanny
Summers 2010, 2012-2014
Nanny for family of three elementary children
Atlanta, Georgia
Cared for three elementary children by providing fun learning opportunities throughout the summer.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Proficient with Microsoft Words, Excel, and Powerpoint

Highly organized, efficient, dependable, and flexible.

Over 10 years of soccer experience and interested in coaching and extracurricular clubs
REFERENCES
Gale Weber, Director of Haygood Preschool Summer Camp
gale_weber@yahoo.com
Rhonda Edmundson, mother of Edmundson family
rhonda@freemanhughes.com
Lura Raney, SMU Field Experience Instructor
llraney@verizon.net

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