Alisa Claiborne
Washington,DC
Summary
I am a Professional Certified Classroom Teacher with a valid Elementary Education Grades 1-6 License. Also, I have over 10 years of classroom experience teaching up to 25 students per class from Pre-K to Eighth Grade. I have been recognized for effectively managing a culturally diverse group of students with different academic learning levels. Additionally, I have a proven ability to increase students' reading levels through Guided Reading, Differentiated Instruction, and Unit/Daily/co-planning lesson plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary English Language Arts Support Teacher
Francis Education Campus
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes. Also, collaborated with fellow teachers to develop lesson plans that connected to targeted skills and enhanced students' understanding and performance.
- Increased parent involvement through consistent communication, establishing positive relationships with families.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by consistently enforcing classroom rules and expectations while fostering mutual respect among students.
Temporary Teacher
Langdon Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2024
- In this capacity, I taught English Language Arts to 5th-grade scholars in a departmentalized setting using the common core curriculum.
Friendship Ideal Elementary
09.2021 - 01.2023
- In this capacity, I served scholars in Grades Pre- To 4th using WIDA Standards as my guide and the Continental Curriculum materials for English Learners. To add, I pushed in the classroom to support students with content in reading and writing. Also, I had pull-out small group sessions to build English Learners skills reading, writing, math, oral language, and listening skills in English.
English Language Learner Teacher
Wheatley EC
11.2019 - 06.2020
- In this capacity, I taught the Newcomers Language Classes using the Inside USA curriculum and a variety of English Language Arts resource material. Also, I taught an advanced language Class and an English Learner Reading support group daily. To add, I pushed into classes to support content activities and projects.
Read 180
Wheatley EC
09.2019 - 11.2019
- In this capacity, I implemented the Read 180 model consisting of Independent Reading, Small Group Instruction that included Closed Reading strategies, and online Learning Activities through System 44 and Read 180.
Read 180 Temporary Teacher
Browne Education Campus
01.2018 - 05.2019
- In this capacity, I retaught Reading Comprehension Skills through small Guided Reading Groups and provided direct Phonics instruction to students under the System 44 program component of Read 180.
- Grades 5th-8th
Substitute Support
Elliot-Hines Middle School
06.2018 - 08.2018
- In this role I assisted with small group instruction and provided classroom support to teachers in the 6th-8th grades Math and Enrichment classes for the Summer School program.
- Summer 2018
Long Term Substitute
Huston Elementary School
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Taught Math utilizing the Eureka Math Curriculum.
- Average of 25 students per class in a Departmentalized Setting.
- Created and implemented engaging lessons plans and activities.
- Professional Development Training using the Eureka Math Curriculum.
Summer School English Language Arts Teacher
Wheatly Education Campus
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Multi-Level Class (Grades Third -Fifth).
- Taught Reading using Theme: Superheroes and Villains
- Implemented Daily Read- aloud using Fiction and Non-Fiction stories.
- Taught Mini Writing Lessons to include daily Writing Prompts.
- Coordinated Field Trips: Spy Museum, American History -Focus on The Greensboro Sit-In Interactive Exhibit.
- Culminating Event: Junior Comic Convention.
Substitute Teacher
District of Columbia School
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Preferred Substitute. I was often requested by Principals and Teachers.
- Substitutes for Elementary and Middle Schools in the District.
- Implements a variety of lessons across curriculum areas.
- Strong Classroom Management Skills.
Grade 3 English Language Arts Teacher
Hendley Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Taught Guided Reading.
- Taught Writing using the Writing Fundamental Curriculum.
- Developed students’ Vocabulary using the Words Our Way Curriculum.
- Average Class size 25 students per rotation in a Departmentalized Setting.
Education
B.S. - Elementary Education
Saint Paul’s College
Lawrenceville, VA01.1990
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University of the District of Columbia
01.2001
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Montgomery College
01.2012
Trinity University
Washington, DC06-2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom organization
- Adaptive learning tools
- Positive reinforcement
- Data-driven decision making
Extracurricular Activities/Leadership
Coordinated Bully Prevention Assembly Cheerleading Coach Black History Month Chair Field Day Chair Grade Level Chair
Timeline
Temporary English Language Arts Support Teacher
Francis Education Campus
10.2024 - 01.2025
Temporary Teacher
Langdon Elementary
02.2024 - 06.2024
Friendship Ideal Elementary
09.2021 - 01.2023
English Language Learner Teacher
Wheatley EC
11.2019 - 06.2020
Read 180
Wheatley EC
09.2019 - 11.2019
Substitute Support
Elliot-Hines Middle School
06.2018 - 08.2018
Read 180 Temporary Teacher
Browne Education Campus
01.2018 - 05.2019
Long Term Substitute
Huston Elementary School
08.2017 - 09.2017
Summer School English Language Arts Teacher
Wheatly Education Campus
06.2017 - 08.2017
Substitute Teacher
District of Columbia School
11.2016 - 01.2017
Grade 3 English Language Arts Teacher
Hendley Elementary
08.2014 - 07.2015
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University of the District of Columbia
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Montgomery College
B.S. - Elementary Education
Saint Paul’s College
Trinity University
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