Claire Hole
Cleveland
Summary
Motivated professional enthusiastic about getting students excited about vocational learning. Demonstrated strengths in communication, relationship building, and problem-solving. Dedicated to building relationships with students, families and school community and creating an equitable classroom experience for all scholars.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Education Teacher
Breakthrough Public Schools
Cleveland
08.2022 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding of curriculum standards.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to meet varied learning needs.
- Led classroom discussions that fostered critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Engaged with parents to provide updates on student progress and address concerns.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills.
Head Coach, Middle School & Youth Girls Lacrosse and Field Hockey
Hawken School
Lyndhurst
08.2018 - Current
- Motivate athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to enhance competitive skills and team mindset.
- Evaluate individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assign team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to assess team roster strengths and create targeted recruitment plans.
- Cultivated team dedication and loyalty by fostering sportsmanship and commitment.
Corp Member
Teach For America
Cleveland
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Chosen from over 44,000 applicants to join a national teacher corps focused on closing the education gap in high-need schools.
- Cultivated partnerships with families and community leaders to secure resources that enhanced student achievement and expanded extracurricular programs.
- Participated in coaching and professional development sessions provided by AmeriCorps to improve teaching effectiveness.
- Collaborated with AmeriCorps members to develop and implement curriculum improvements and instructional strategies.
Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor
Mandel Jewish Community Center
Beachwood
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to provide effective support to individuals in distress.
- Prepared and organized equipment before classes and ensured proper storage after sessions.
- Assisted in setting up pool deck and cleaning public areas to ensure safe and welcoming environment.
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
Program Coordinator, Lakefront Supervisor
Mandel JCC Day Camps
Beachwood
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Managed program development from conception to execution, achieving seamless implementation and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Coordinated program development through cross-department collaboration, ensuring alignment and timely delivery.
- Led team workflows and resolved challenges, enhancing overall team effectiveness and project progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH05-2022
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Physical Education Instruction
- Student-centered learning
- Student engagement
- Group instruction
- Classroom Safety Training
- Emergency Response Planning
- Parent Relations
- Community engagement
- Relationship management
- Communication skills
Certifications Activities Honors
- Ohio Resident Educator License, (RESA COMPLETED) Ohio Department of Education, July 1st, 2026. License Type: Language Arts and Reading (4-9), Social Studies (4-9).
- Dean’s List, Spring 2021
- Editor of Inscape Magazine
- Research with the Cleveland Arts Prize, 2022
Timeline
Corp Member
Teach For America
05.2024 - 05.2026
General Education Teacher
Breakthrough Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Head Coach, Middle School & Youth Girls Lacrosse and Field Hockey
Hawken School
08.2018 - Current
Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, Swim Instructor
Mandel Jewish Community Center
08.2017 - 01.2022
Program Coordinator, Lakefront Supervisor
Mandel JCC Day Camps
06.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - English
Ursuline College