Calena Shawn Clemons
Live Oak,FL
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Hamilton County School District, excelling in collaborative learning and scientific inquiry. Developed personalized academic plans and facilitated workshops that significantly enhanced student engagement. Strong communicator, adept at fostering parent-teacher relationships and implementing effective instructional strategies to support diverse learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Hamilton County School District
07.2020 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Implemented hands-on science experiments to foster inquiry-based learning among 5th-grade students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to integrate cross-curricular themes into math and science instruction.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences in math and science classes.
- Assessed student progress through formative assessments, providing timely feedback for improvement.
- Adapted instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
- Created a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching techniques and stay current with educational trends.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress, collaborating on action plans for improvement when necessary.
- Actively participated in grade-level meetings and collaborated with fellow educators on school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies, resources, and best practices for classroom management.
Math/Science Academic Coach
Bellalago Academy
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed personalized academic plans to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Facilitated workshops focused on study skills and time management strategies.
- Monitored student progress, providing timely feedback and support for improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
- Utilized data analysis tools to assess student performance trends and inform coaching practices.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop and evaluate school programs by sharing student success data and insights.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
- Assisted in the coordination of school programs and events that promoted academic success and engagement.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, and teachers to facilitate communication and collaboration on academic goals.
- Assisted teachers with curriculum planning by identifying potential areas of difficulty for struggling learners.
- Coordinated with other academic coaches to share resources, ideas, and best practices for successful coaching strategies.
Education
Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2005
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Scientific inquiry
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
Accomplishments
Selected by my peers as the 2005 Hamilton County Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
Selected by committee to represent the county as the 2005 Hamilton County Teacher of the Year.
Certification
Elementary Education K-6
Math Grades 5-9
English Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
Exceptional Student Education Grades K-12
Reading Endorsement Grades K-12
Timeline
5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Hamilton County School District
07.2020 - Current
Math/Science Academic Coach
Bellalago Academy
06.2018 - 06.2020
Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
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