Claire Blessing

Dynamic Elementary Classroom Teacher with a rich background from Baltimore County Public Schools, excelling in lesson plan development and classroom management. Leveraged multimedia integration and literacy and mathematical strategies to enhance student learning. Skilled in aligning curriculum with educational standards, demonstrating a commitment to student success.

Served as a member of the Leadership Team: Collaborated with administration and faculty to analyze school data and plan instructional programs that best meet the needs of our students. Participated in the development and implementation of educational policies, evaluated programs, and helped to make key decisions to improve student achievement and the overall school climate.

Participated in a Math Cadre for BCPS: Collaborated with resource teachers and other teachers around the county to discuss math strategies and curriculum specifically focused on the quality of mathematics instruction, overseeing curriculum development, data analysis related to math achievement, professional development for math teachers, and ensuring all students are receiving high-quality math education across the school.

Participated in a Math Review Committee: Collaborated with other elementary teachers across the county to review and discuss different math curricula for BCPS. Analyzed and evaluated  different mathematics teaching programs, assessed their alignment with learning standards, instructional methods, content depth, student engagement strategies, and overall effectiveness in developing mathematical understanding across various grade levels, taking into account factors like accessibility, differentiation for diverse learners, and real-world application of concepts.

Mentor Teacher: Served as a mentor teacher for teacher candidates from Towson University.  Helped student teachers develop their skills and knowledge to become effective teachers.