Mayerly Farris
Lorton
Summary
Dynamic Retired ESL Teacher with extensive experience at Fairfax County Public Schools, skilled in student assessment and classroom management. Proven track record of enhancing English proficiency through innovative curriculum development and engaging activities. Bilingual in Spanish, fostering strong relationships with families to support student success. Committed to empowering diverse learners and driving academic achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Fairfax County Public School -Woodlawn E.S.
07.2016 - 02.2025
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Serve as Family Liaison between Spanish families and classroom teachers and administrators.
- Math Coordinator for primary grades. Supervisor of the Remediation program for grades k-2.
Elementary ESL Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2000 - 06.2016
- Organized engaging field trips and guest speakers related to course content which enriched the overall learning experience for students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and in school settings alike.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet diverse learning needs.
- Enhanced students'' cultural awareness through the integration of multicultural texts and real-world examples.
- Served as a mentor to new ESL teachers within the school community; sharing resources, best practices, insights gained from personal experience working with diverse populations of English language learners in an elementary setting.
- Developed curriculum for English language learners, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate various learning styles, levels, and abilities within the classroom.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning and improve student outcomes consistently over time.
- Collaborated with colleagues in planning interdisciplinary units, fostering connections across subject areas for deeper understanding.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Coordinator of the PEP (Parents as Educational Partners). 2010-2016
- Lead ESOL Teacher from 2010-2016
Education
M.D. - Teaching English Learners
George Mason University
44000 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 2203006-2004
Bachelor of Arts - English Major
University of Panama
Panama, Republic Of Panama12-1992
Skills
- Student assessment
- Teaching English to SLIFE (Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education)
- Classroom management
- Fluent in Spanish language
- Online teaching
Accomplishments
Upon completing 25 years of teaching, I retired and am now seeking part time opportunities to maintain connections with families and students.
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Fairfax County Public School -Woodlawn E.S.
07.2016 - 02.2025
Elementary ESL Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2000 - 06.2016
M.D. - Teaching English Learners
George Mason University
Bachelor of Arts - English Major
University of Panama
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