Bridgett Clark
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at each place of employment, enhancing school safety and fostering educational leadership. Excelled in building partnerships and improving academic readiness, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and effective communication skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Director
Cadence Academy Preschool
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with district leadership to secure funding for school improvement projects and technology upgrades.
- Focused on early childhood education initiatives, enhancing kindergarten readiness through targeted interventions during pre-K years.
- Established partnerships with local businesses and organizations to provide students with internship opportunities and real-world experiences.
- Boosted faculty morale by providing professional development opportunities and recognizing outstanding achievements.
- Championed diversity efforts within the school community, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that embraced all backgrounds and perspectives.
- Strengthened teacher-student relationships by promoting positive discipline strategies and open communication.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the school, including staff supervision, facilities management, and budget oversight, ensuring a seamless educational experience for students.
- Increased parent involvement in school activities by organizing community outreach programs and regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Provided detailed feedback to teams after analyzing each educator's responsibilities.
- Served as tireless school resource, which enabled development of lasting relationships with students, parents and guardians.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by implementing comprehensive safety protocols and emergency preparedness plans.
- Oversaw budget, marketing and curriculum development for school operations.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Teacher
Forrestal Academy
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
- Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Responded proactively to emerging challenges by adapting instructional strategies as needed, ensuring continuous progress toward established goals for each student''s academic success and personal growth.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Served as a liaison between general education teachers and special education professionals, fostering collaborative relationships that benefitted all students involved.
Teacher
C.A.C.S Head Start
08.1997 - 08.2011
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
Education
Social Work
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MIAssociate Of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MISkills
- Parent Communication
- Student Support
- School safety
- Educational leadership
- Facility Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Responsible and Dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Classroom Management
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Microsoft Office
- Behavior Management
Timeline
School Director
Cadence Academy Preschool
09.2019 - 09.2024
Teacher
Forrestal Academy
10.2016 - 09.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Fort Wayne Community Schools
08.2011 - 06.2015
Teacher
C.A.C.S Head Start
08.1997 - 08.2011
Social Work
Spring Arbor University
Associate Of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Lansing Community College
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