Claire Moran
Chicago
Summary
Professional instructional leader prepared to elevate teaching practices and student outcomes. Adept in curriculum design, data analysis, and professional development, always ensuring high standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for building trust, fostering positive learning environment, and driving educational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Instructional Coach
Harriet Beecher Stowe Dual Language School
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance educators' teaching practices and student engagement.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify trends and guide instructional adjustments for improved outcomes.
- Supported the integration of technology into the curriculum, promoting innovative teaching methods across classrooms.
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Established peer observation and feedback system, encouraging culture of openness and continuous improvement among teaching staff.
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Harriet Beecher Stowe Dual Language School
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Facilitated collaborative learning experiences to enhance student comprehension in both English and Spanish.
- Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning and improve student engagement in lessons.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents via regular conferences and updates on student progress, strengthening family involvement in education.
- Analyzed assessment data to monitor individual progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly for improved results.
1st Grade Bilingual Teacher
Cics West Belden
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet the needs of 36 students and utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to design interdisciplinary lessons that promoted critical thinking across subject areas.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Technology And Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2026
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Data collection and analysis
- Integration of technology in education
- Team collaboration and facilitation
- Coaching and mentorship
- Systems-wide change
Certification
Professional Educator's License - Expires 6/20/28
- Social Science, Grades 5-8
- Bilingual Education Teacher, Grades K-9
- Elementary Education (Self-Contained General Education), Grades K-9
- English as a Second Language, Grades K-9
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Instructional Coach
Harriet Beecher Stowe Dual Language School
01.2023 - Current
4th Grade Bilingual Teacher
Harriet Beecher Stowe Dual Language School
08.2018 - 01.2023
1st Grade Bilingual Teacher
Cics West Belden
08.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Educational Technology And Instructional Design
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Leadership
- MTSS Committee Lead: established school-wide intervention systems, progress monitoring, and data-driven decision-making structures.
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Lead: Restructured committee and implemented a distributed leadership model which included grade-band representation and shared accountability.
- Co-authored the Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP), aligning instructional priorities to student performance data, MTSS frameworks, and equity goals
- Served on the IAR Performance Level Descriptor (PLD) ELA Writing Committee, contributing to statewide assessment design and performance standards