Claire Go-Trasoras
STEM Director
Downey,CA
Summary
Dedicated Administrator adept at working with teachers and professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum to advance STEM education
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Administrator
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle School
Los Angeles, California
07.2023 - Current
- School Administrator
- STEM Director
- Science Department Chairperson
- Developed the school's first STEM Program and curricula for three STEM elective classes, including authoring the curricula for Robotics, and Medical classes
- Coach and mentor for Science and STEM teachers
- Lead person for weekly PLCs and monthly Professional Developments for all grade level Science and STEM teachers
- Collaborative partnership with Director of Instruction and District Instruction Specialist to advance science curriculum and ensure classrooms consistently reflect rigorous instructions aligned to school's strategic instructional operations plan
- Collaborate with all major stakeholders on developing school and community STEM events
- Successfully created a robust STEM learning for students through on campus sharing and partnership with South of Los Angeles Tech Center
- Coordinate and approve science after- school activities and field trips
- Established on- going mentorship connections with USC Viterbi, USC Science and Outreach for KHMS STEM Program
- Co- lead: Equity Leadership Team building advocacy activities such as with focus on anti- racist and pro- black initiative.
- Co- lead: School Leadership team to spearhead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through cultural month and community events, and mentorship connections with students, staff, and university students.
- Collaborate with Alliance College Ready and LAUSD school leaders and teachers to continuously track and analyze scholar achievement data in order to identify needed supports, strategies, and professional development
- Awarded multiple grants from various donors for science equipment and materials to enhance classroom STEM experience- totaling approximately
$35,400 - Teacher: two classes of Automation and Robotics
- Prepare grade 8 students to successfully complete the California Science Test (CAST)
Biology/ Robotics Teacher
Caruthers High School
Caruthers , California
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught 9th- 12th grade Biology, Robotics
- Prepared English Learners for ELPAC state testing in English proficiency
- Developed the school's first Robotics classes and curriculum
- Developed curriculum for 12th grade students College and Career Readiness
- Developed STEM club with focus on designing and building Robots
- Served as school representative as Reedley STEM Conference Presenter
- Provided a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies, with cultural awareness, to meet the individual needs of students
Science/ Robotics Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Madera, California
08.2015 - 06.2022
- Taught Gateway to Technology, Robotics, and Physical Science
- Developed STEAM and STEM clubs after- school programs for 7th and 8th
- Member of Leadership team that developed school- wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports framework, and Multi -Tier Systems and Supports to monitor student progress for early intervention
- Science Department Team Lead for PBIS, MTSS, and Restorative Justice and trained science teachers on Restorative Justice and Community Circles to be implemented in classroom management
- School Site Council member in decision- making that best served students and collaborated with principal, parents, and students in approving categorical budgets with grounds for equitable distribution
- Mentor for Thomas Jefferson Science Pentathlon, 2016-2019
- Volunteer as Judge for Fresno County Science Fair, 2015-2018
- Member of Madera Linkage Foundation to support quality education by donating financial assistance and resources to District students
- Selected by Principal and Superintendent to represent the school in a district-wide planning with Reopening Schools and Reimagining the Remote Classroom from June to September 2020
Master Teacher
Thomas Jefferson M.S.
Madera, California
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Involved assigned intern in lesson planning process
- Discussed progress, provided feedback and suggestions for growth
- Formally observed intern teaching
- Mentored and provided daily support
Biology Teacher
Madera HS and Madera South HS
Madera, California
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Taught Biology Credit Recovery 9th- 11th
- Developed and coordinated field trips for students
- Held after- school Biology tutoring sessions to students in need of assistance
Biology Teacher
Coalinga High School
Coalinga, California
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Taught Biology 9th- 12th grade
- Assembled, coached, and mentored the school's first Robotics team to compete in the National level
- Recruited Fresno State students Engineering majors to coach and mentor the school's Robotics team
- Held weekly Saturday School sessions with 30- 60 students grade 9th- 12th for intervention and as alternative to exclusionary discipline measures
AmeriCorps/ Field Biologist
Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN)
Marin , California
08.2009 - 01.2010
- AmeriCorps biologist leading marine conservation and habitat restoration projects for 50+ volunteers
- Provided social and educational support to diverse groups of elementary students through individual and small group work, focusing on salmon life cycle and watershed maintenance
- In charge of surveying streams and assigning duties for preserving the natural ecosystems through manual labor
- Composed weekly electronic newsletters containing the organization's updates, reports and curated content and distributed them to communities in Marin County
- Led teams in conducting weekly maintenance including planting trees and removing invasive plants in residential and non- residential areas
- Facilitated activities for community conservation events
- Communicated with governing boards and leaders to deliver project requirements and to develop solutions as assembled by Americorps/ SPAWN
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Administration
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 05.2001 -
No Degree - Single Subject Teaching Credential
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Student and parent relations
Academic administration
School event coordination
Teacher Training
Student achievement
Group and individual instruction
Parent Communication
Community Relations
Instructional Leadership
Collaborative Leadership
Educational staff supervision
Student and parent relations
Awards
- President's Awards 4.0 Graduate Program, 2020 and 2021
- 2020 Recognition MUSD Superintendent, 2019-2020
- PBIS Leadership Team District Gold Award Winner, 2018-2021
- For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, 2012-2017
Timeline
School Administrator
Alliance Kory Hunter Middle School
07.2023 - Current
Biology/ Robotics Teacher
Caruthers High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Master Teacher
Thomas Jefferson M.S.
09.2018 - 02.2019
Science/ Robotics Teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
08.2015 - 06.2022
Biology Teacher
Madera HS and Madera South HS
06.2015 - 06.2018
Biology Teacher
Coalinga High School
08.2013 - 06.2015
AmeriCorps/ Field Biologist
Salmon Protection and Watershed Network (SPAWN)
08.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Administration
California State University - Fresno
05.2001 -
No Degree - Single Subject Teaching Credential
California State University - Fresno
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
California State University - Fresno
05.2001 -
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