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Work History
Education
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Classroom Experience
Professional Development
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Calliope Capra

Newport

Summary

Dynamic Family and Consumer Science Teacher with a proven track record at Dearborn Public Schools, excelling in curriculum development and community outreach. Adept at integrating educational technology to enhance student engagement and fostering leadership skills through project-based learning. Committed to promoting financial literacy and nutrition education, ensuring students thrive academically and personally.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Dearborn Public Schools
Dearborn
08.2016 - Current
  • Oversaw implementation of learning strategies for high school students, analyzed student projects, labs, and assignments to assess comprehension of material.
  • Educated students on critical life skills and financial literacy principles
  • Led practical cooking and nutrition workshops focused on improving student engagement in learning.
  • Coordinated with colleagues to refine interdisciplinary teaching methodologies.
  • Coordinated community outreach efforts to advance health and wellness education
  • Analyzed student development through assessments, tests, and active classroom involvement.
  • Supported student organizations dedicated to leadership development and community service efforts.
  • Integrated technology tools to promote interactive learning experiences in classroom

Third Grade Boost Teacher

Lincoln Park Public Schools
Lincoln Park
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Assisted with the third-grade classroom, taught reading and math strategies and collected data on students.

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Defiance City Schools
Defiance
07.2009 - 06.2015
  • Directed learning strategies to high school students, assessed student's homework and how well they understood information.

Clinical Internship

Defiance Elementary School
Defiance
08.2013 - 04.2013
  • Assisted with the Third-grade extended day program, oversaw the duties of the teachers and collected data on students.

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Continental Local Schools
Continental
01.2009 - 06.2009
  • Directed lessons to high school students, evaluated students based on homework, projects, and classroom activities.

Clinical Practice

Delphos Jefferson High School
Delphos
08.2008 - 12.2008
  • Directed lessons to high school students, evaluated students, assessed student's homework, and managed classroom activities.

Education

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
04.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Science Education

Bluffton University
Bluffton, Ohio
12.2008

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Educational technology
  • Financial literacy
  • Nutrition education
  • Project-based learning
  • Community outreach
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Adaptability
  • Cultural awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Organizational skills
  • Written communication

References

Available Upon Request

Classroom Experience

  • Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Dearborn Public Schools, Dearborn, MI, 08/01/16, current, Directed learning strategies to high school students, Assessed students' projects, labs, class assignments
  • Third Grade Boost Teacher, Lincoln Park Public Schools, Lincoln Park, MI, 08/01/15, 08/01/16, Assisted with the third-grade classroom, Taught reading and math strategies, Collected data on students
  • Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Defiance City Schools, Defiance, OH, 07/01/09, 06/01/15, Directed learning strategies to high school students, Assessed student's homework
  • Clinical Internship, Defiance Elementary School, Defiance, OH, 08/01/13, 04/01/13, Assisted with the Third-grade extended day program, Oversaw the duties of the teachers, Collected data on students
  • Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Continental Local Schools, Continental, OH, 01/01/09, 06/01/09, Directed lessons to high school students, Evaluated students based on homework, projects, and classroom activities
  • Clinical Practice, Delphos Jefferson High School, Delphos, OH, 08/01/08, 12/01/08, Directed lessons to high school students, Evaluated students, Managed classroom activities

Professional Development

  • Reducing Recurring Behavior Problems, 08/30/17
  • Financial Education award, State treasurer of Ohio, 10/28/14
  • Pearson's Validating Committee, Columbus, OH, 04/09/13, 04/10/13
  • I-Pad Training, Defiance, OH, 08/23/12
  • OATFACS Conference, Columbus, OH, 08/09/12, 08/11/12
  • All Ohio ACTE Conference, Columbus, OH, 07/28/12

Timeline

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Dearborn Public Schools
08.2016 - Current

Third Grade Boost Teacher

Lincoln Park Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2016

Clinical Internship

Defiance Elementary School
08.2013 - 04.2013

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Defiance City Schools
07.2009 - 06.2015

Family and Consumer Science Teacher

Continental Local Schools
01.2009 - 06.2009

Clinical Practice

Delphos Jefferson High School
08.2008 - 12.2008

Masters of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Arts - Family and Consumer Science Education

Bluffton University