Carridy Klancke
Black Hawk
Summary
Retired educator with 29 years of experience excelling in instruction and staff development. Proven track record in mentoring new and student teachers and enhancing literacy instruction, leading to improved student outcomes. Strong leader, collaborator and problem solver, dedicated to fostering effective teaching practices and supporting diverse learning needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Prairie Hills Elementary
Thornton
08.2004 - 05.2023
- Transitioned to full-time teaching after coaching positions were eliminated due to funding cuts.
- Taught Kinder through 4th, retired from 4th grade, enhancing student learning experiences.
- Planned and instructed across all curricular areas, including math, reading, writing, science, and social studies.
- Served as leadership team lead, grade level chair, staff development leader for over 18 years, ensuring effective collaboration among educators.
- Facilitated mentoring of 25 to 125 first-year teachers per year through district induction program as a member of Adams 12 Induction District Team for 18 years. My role was to facilitate four annual meetings to reflect on practices and prepare teachers for upcoming phases.
- Supported matching of new teachers with appropriate primary mentors for optimal guidance.
- Contributed to school improvement planning as a member of the school accountability team.
Half Time Literacy Coordinator
Prairie Hills Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2010
- Facilitated staff development on literacy best practices, coaching teaching staff on effective instruction and monitoring implementation.
- Combined coaching with 1/2 day teaching as a demonstration classroom so I could model best practices.
- Organized School Improvement Team to enhance educational outcomes through collaborative strategies.
- Coordinated assessments to evaluate student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Purchased literacy materials for classroom use, ensuring resources aligned with curriculum standards.
- Participated in Intervention Team to address diverse learning needs and support at-risk students.
- Led Lesson Study and Extended Learning Time initiatives to improve teaching practices and student engagement.
- Served on district adoption committee for literacy materials, contributing to selection of appropriate resources.
- Trained district staff on Literacy by Design to enhance literacy instruction across schools.
Half Time Literacy Coordinator
Wyco Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Facilitated staff development on literacy best practices and monitored instructional implementation.
- Coordinated state assessments to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Mentored new teachers, fostering professional growth and effective teaching strategies.
- Selected for extensive five-week literacy training at University of California, leading district in California Early Literacy Learning (CELL) initiative.
- Purchased literacy materials to enhance classroom resources for effective instruction.
- Contributed as a member of Intervention Team to support student learning outcomes.
Half Time Second Grade Teacher
Wyco Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Provided a demonstration classroom to be observed as a model of literacy instruction for all teachers and administrators throughout the district.
Teacher
East Grand Middle School
08.1994 - 05.2001
- Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade reading and literature.
Education
Administration Endorsement -
University of Denver
05.2010
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction in Literacy
Lesley University
01.2001
B.A. - Psychology, Teaching Endorsement
University of Northern Colorado
01.1994
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management
- Assessment coordination
- Data analysis
- Literacy instruction
- Staff development
- Mentoring new teachers
- Collaboration strategies
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- National Education Association
- Colorado Educational Association
Awards
- Japan study tour, 06/01/08, With Center for East Asian Studies – University of Colorado
- Fulbright Seminar Abroad, 06/01/10, Hungary and Czech Republic
Accomplishments
· Japan study tour (summer 2008) with Center for East Asian Studies – University of Colorado
· Fulbright Seminar Abroad (summer of 2010) – Hungary and Czech Republic
Certification
* Principal Certification, Kagan trained, Induction Mentor / Student Teacher trained, California Early Literacy Learning endorsed through University of California Riverside, English Language Learner trained, Learning Together trainer, S.O.A.R. trained, Building Professional Learning Communities trained, attended Leadership Academy, Technology in Education, Train the Trainer trained, wrote and administered Read to Achieve grant.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Prairie Hills Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2023
Half Time Literacy Coordinator
Prairie Hills Elementary
08.2004 - 05.2010
Half Time Literacy Coordinator
Wyco Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2004
Half Time Second Grade Teacher
Wyco Elementary
08.2001 - 05.2004
Teacher
East Grand Middle School
08.1994 - 05.2001
Administration Endorsement -
University of Denver
Masters of Education - Curriculum and Instruction in Literacy
Lesley University
B.A. - Psychology, Teaching Endorsement
University of Northern Colorado
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