Claire Hyde
VISTA,CA
Summary
Innovative and patient educator committed to engaging students and enhancing learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important knowledge both in person and virtually. Polished in creating lessons plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts clearly. Highly effective in working with administrators and teams to develop strong learning plans and achieve student-centered goals. Motivational and encouraging professional certified in English Language Development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Facilitator /Elementary School Teacher
Element Education
Escondido, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Teach core subjects of math, language arts, social studies, and art.
- Establish open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Foster student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and project-based learning.
- Create and present lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Integrate technology across domains for distance and in-person learning as well as asynchronous learning environments.
- Develope problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Coach students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
Middle School Teacher /Homeschool Teacher
Idaho Home Learning Academy
Malad, Idaho
08.2020 - Current
- Leverage diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Implement new learning technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter 27% based on state standardized testing.
- Communicate objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Assess submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and collaborative planning sessions.
Third Grade Teacher
Poway Unified School District
Poway, CA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
Middle School Humanities Teacher
The Classical Academies
Oceanside, CA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Used Aeries and Schoology to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Served as Middle School Chair to design and implement Spirit Days to create and maintain school culture and connection between staff and students.
Middle School ELD Humanities Teacher
Fallbrook Unified School District
Fallbrook, CA
08.2005 - 06.2012
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics using ELD strategies for efficacy with students identified as English Language Learners to promote proficiency on CELDT and ELPAC assessments.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics implementing
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Served as Associated Student Body Advisor to lead students in planning fundraisers, social events, and community building activities using budget planning and executive functioning strategies.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost achievement and raise proficiency.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2020
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11.2017
Supplemental Credential in English Language Arts
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA11.2002
Multiple Subject CLAD Credential
California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA11.2001
Skills
- Autism spectrum awareness
- School district guidelines comprehension
- Response-to-intervention understanding
- Organizational ability
- IEP familiarity
- Smartboard operation
- Literacy skills
- Learning assessments
- Verbal and written communication
- Four years as a Associated Student Body instructor
- Curriculum Development
- Problem-solving skills
Accomplishments
- Planned and oversaw special field trips including Mission San Luis Rey, SeaCamp San Diego, San Diego Botanical Gardens, and the Safari Park.
- Collaborated with department and faculty members to design a year-round standard-based curriculum for English Language Arts.
- Facilitated one-on-one academic assistance for at-risk students through lunch tutorial sessions, after school tutorial sessions and Saturday school.
- Spearheaded the Social Committee.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students identified as English Language Learners.
Timeline
Middle School Teacher /Homeschool Teacher
Idaho Home Learning Academy
08.2020 - Current
Educational Facilitator /Elementary School Teacher
Element Education
08.2019 - Current
Third Grade Teacher
Poway Unified School District
08.2018 - 06.2019
Middle School Humanities Teacher
The Classical Academies
08.2016 - 06.2018
Middle School ELD Humanities Teacher
Fallbrook Unified School District
08.2005 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Diego State University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Grand Canyon University
Supplemental Credential in English Language Arts
California State University - San Marcos
Multiple Subject CLAD Credential
California State University - San Marcos