Nora Farraj
Community Relations Director at CHAFFEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT- Claim this Profile
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Carolyn Baxter
Nora began working at the Fontana Adult School as a substitute teacher in the fall of 2005. Her expertise and rapport with the students was immediately apparent, and she was assigned a full time position beginning in the 2006 spring semester. Her various assignments have included CAHSEE Test Prep, GED Language Arts & Civics, English I, English II, English III, and English IV. Nora was assigned as Lead Teacher of the English Department and successfully implemented curriculum updates and improvements in the department. She has a proven record of leadership and success in working with her students and colleagues. I considered her a most valued employee. Carolyn Baxter Assistant Principal, 2001-2009 Fontana Adult School
Carolyn Baxter
Nora began working at the Fontana Adult School as a substitute teacher in the fall of 2005. Her expertise and rapport with the students was immediately apparent, and she was assigned a full time position beginning in the 2006 spring semester. Her various assignments have included CAHSEE Test Prep, GED Language Arts & Civics, English I, English II, English III, and English IV. Nora was assigned as Lead Teacher of the English Department and successfully implemented curriculum updates and improvements in the department. She has a proven record of leadership and success in working with her students and colleagues. I considered her a most valued employee. Carolyn Baxter Assistant Principal, 2001-2009 Fontana Adult School
Carolyn Baxter
Nora began working at the Fontana Adult School as a substitute teacher in the fall of 2005. Her expertise and rapport with the students was immediately apparent, and she was assigned a full time position beginning in the 2006 spring semester. Her various assignments have included CAHSEE Test Prep, GED Language Arts & Civics, English I, English II, English III, and English IV. Nora was assigned as Lead Teacher of the English Department and successfully implemented curriculum updates and improvements in the department. She has a proven record of leadership and success in working with her students and colleagues. I considered her a most valued employee. Carolyn Baxter Assistant Principal, 2001-2009 Fontana Adult School
Carolyn Baxter
Nora began working at the Fontana Adult School as a substitute teacher in the fall of 2005. Her expertise and rapport with the students was immediately apparent, and she was assigned a full time position beginning in the 2006 spring semester. Her various assignments have included CAHSEE Test Prep, GED Language Arts & Civics, English I, English II, English III, and English IV. Nora was assigned as Lead Teacher of the English Department and successfully implemented curriculum updates and improvements in the department. She has a proven record of leadership and success in working with her students and colleagues. I considered her a most valued employee. Carolyn Baxter Assistant Principal, 2001-2009 Fontana Adult School
Credentials
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Cross- Cultural, Language, and Academic Development (CLAD)
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)May, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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CHAFFEY JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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United States
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Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Community Relations Director
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Jul 2020 - Present
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Chaffey Joint Union Schl Dist
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United States
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Warehousing and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Principal
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Jul 2016 - Present
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Chaffey Joint Union High School District
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United States
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Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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English Teacher
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Jun 2013 - May 2016
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ESL Teacher
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Aug 2011 - May 2013
Created English as a Second Language (ESL) curricula for four-level classes: Basic Literacy-Beginning Low, Beginning High, Intermediate, Advanced Level using Model English Language Development Standards for adult learners. Taught all four levels at Parent Ed center
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Upland Unified School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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ESL Teacher
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Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
• Used five strands of language acquisition to teach English to family members of children in the district• Created curricular materials and instructional aides to meet the needs of the beginning, intermediate, and advanced English language learner. • Used five strands of language acquisition to teach English to family members of children in the district• Created curricular materials and instructional aides to meet the needs of the beginning, intermediate, and advanced English language learner.
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Fontana Unified School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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English Lead Teacher
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Sep 2005 - Jan 2010
• Developed English Language Arts curricula for the Adult Secondary Education and Adult Basic Education departments.• Mentored teachers in the department; provided professional development on research-based instructional strategies and best classroom practices.• Observed teachers in the classroom, providing them with ongoing feedback on instructional techniques and fair assessments.• Used communication tools to showcase the adult school’s attributes with all stakeholders • Developed English Language Arts curricula for the Adult Secondary Education and Adult Basic Education departments.• Mentored teachers in the department; provided professional development on research-based instructional strategies and best classroom practices.• Observed teachers in the classroom, providing them with ongoing feedback on instructional techniques and fair assessments.• Used communication tools to showcase the adult school’s attributes with all stakeholders
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Educational Testing Service (ETS)
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Spain
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Reader for the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
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Apr 2002 - Jan 2006
• Scored writing sections of the English Language Arts exam. • Scored writing sections of the English Language Arts exam.
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Education
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2020 - 2023
Liberty University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership and Administration, General -
2008 - 2010
California State University-Fullerton
Credential, Educational Administration -
2004 - 2007
CSU Long Beach
Credential, Education -
1996 - 1999
CSU Fullerton
Master of Arts, Communication with public relations -
1990 - 1995
University of Jordan
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature -
1987 - 1990
American Community School
High School Diploma
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