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Charmaine Clark

Instructional/ ELL Specialist
Flagstaff,AZ

Summary

Instructional Specialist with a proven track record at Flagstaff Unified School District, demonstrating strong leadership in instructional coaching, literacy development, and ELL support. As an ELL Specialist, I lead data-informed interventions and monitor language acquisition to support multilingual learners. As a LETRS Facilitator, I deliver structured literacy training aligned with the science of reading, empowering educators to improve foundational reading skills. I also serve as a PLC leader, guiding collaborative teams through the Solution Tree framework to drive continuous improvement and student achievement. Skilled in data management, strategic communication, and fostering positive learning environments, I inspire both educators and students to reach their full potential.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

LETRS Volume 1 Facilitator- Part Time Weekends

Coconino County
09.2025 - Current

LETRS Facilitator Skills

  • Science of Reading expertise
  • Adult learning facilitation
  • Structured literacy implementation
  • Coaching on phonics, fluency, and comprehension
  • Professional development delivery
  • Support for classroom integration of LETRS strategies

Instructional Specialist/English Language Learner Teacher

Flagstaff Unified School District-Leupp Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Instructional Specialist

  • Coach teachers in effective instructional strategies, including support for ELLs.
  • Lead data talks to analyze student performance and guide instructional decisions.
  • Facilitate PLCs using the Solution Tree framework to promote collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Support curriculum planning and implementation aligned with district goals.
  • Provide professional development and model best practices in classrooms.
  • Monitor ELL progress and assist teachers with language support strategies.
  • Collaborate with staff and leadership to align instruction with school-wide goals

ELL SPECIALIST JOB DUTIES:

  • Conduct and/or assist with the administration of formative and summative assessments for ELLs and former ELLs;
  • Monitor the academic and linguistic progress of ELLs and former ELLs and make instructional recommendations based upon student data;
  • Provide intensive English intervention to ELLs as scheduled daily;
  • Meet the state requirements by completing approved lesson planning documentation;
  • Provide training to SEI and Gen Ed teachers on practices to support EL students;
  • Developing lessons thru collaborative planning (CTs) which support Gen Ed curriculum goals;
  • Model ELL strategies for teachers during collaboration times;
  • Participate on and provide recommendations for Individual Data Meetings for all ELLs and former ELLs being considered for Special Education screenings;
  • Provide training and support on the development of the new SEI Models;
  • Assist with state program compliance review;
  • Facilitate ELL parent/school interaction opportunities;
  • Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Kindergarten Teacher

Tuba City Boarding School
08.2012 - 08.2021
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
  • Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Instructed children between ages 4 and 6 on mathematical basics

ELL Program Secretary

Flagstaff Unified School District
05.2010 - 11.2011
  • Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for Bilingual Education/ELL department
  • Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance of AZELLA data for ELL Specialists
  • Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services

SIOP Program Secretary

Flagstaff Unified School District
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Assisted Sue Pierce (SIOP Instructional Coaching Coordinator) in organizing office, setting up file directory and handling budget and procurement requirements.
  • Maintained Coaching Impact Records in Google Suite and maintained webpages for the department.
  • Obtain and organize data for instructional coaches as well as develop resources to assist them in their duties.
  • Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.
  • Built and maintained excellent relationships with colleagues through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

Education

Master of Science - Bilingual/Multicultural Education - ESL

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2007 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2007 - 12.2008

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ
08.2002 - 05.2005

Skills

    Key Skills

  • Instructional Coaching – Supporting teachers with evidence-based strategies and classroom modeling
  • Data-Driven Decision Making – Leading data talks and using student performance data to guide instruction
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) – Facilitating collaborative planning using the Solution Tree framework
  • ELL Instructional Support – Designing and implementing strategies for English Language Learners across proficiency levels
  • Curriculum Development – Aligning instructional materials with standards and student needs
  • Differentiated Instruction – Adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and language abilities
  • Professional Development Facilitation – Planning and delivering PD sessions aligned with school goals
  • Collaborative Leadership – Building strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and district teams
  • Assessment & Progress Monitoring – Using formative and summative assessments to track student growth
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching – Promoting inclusive practices that reflect students’ backgrounds and experiences
  • Support for classroom integration of LETRS strategies
  • Successfully facilitating LETRS training with 1 cohort of educators from Coconino County, improving literacy instruction across grade levels
  • Supported district-wide implementation of structured literacy aligned with the science of reading
  • Increased teacher confidence and instructional fidelity through ongoing coaching and support
  • Helped improve early literacy outcomes by guiding integration of LETRS strategies into daily instruction
  • Collaborated with leadership to align LETRS practices with school improvement goals and MTSS frameworks

Timeline

LETRS Volume 1 Facilitator- Part Time Weekends

Coconino County
09.2025 - Current

Instructional Specialist/English Language Learner Teacher

Flagstaff Unified School District-Leupp Elementary School
08.2021 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Tuba City Boarding School
08.2012 - 08.2021

ELL Program Secretary

Flagstaff Unified School District
05.2010 - 11.2011

SIOP Program Secretary

Flagstaff Unified School District
08.2009 - 05.2010

Master of Science - Bilingual/Multicultural Education - ESL

Northern Arizona University
08.2007 - 05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Northern Arizona University
01.2007 - 12.2008

Associate of Arts - Elementary Education

Coconino Community College
08.2002 - 05.2005
Charmaine ClarkInstructional/ ELL Specialist
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