Claire Mumme
Covington,LA
Summary
I have worked in the public school system for over 7 years. I am a effective Mathematics Teacher skilled in implementing variety of instructional strategies to motivate students and encourage active participation. Instruct students directly to achieve curriculum goals. Dependable mentor offers collaborative skills to build solid relationships with students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
9th Grade On Level Algebra Teacher
Covington High School
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of algebraic concepts.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles and abilities.
- Assessed student performance through regular quizzes and feedback, adapting instruction as needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects integrating mathematics into real-world applications.
- Organized and led after-school tutoring sessions, improving student confidence and skills in algebra.
- Analyzed curriculum effectiveness, recommending improvements based on student outcomes and feedback.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and foster community engagement in education.
- Developed rapport with students, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success.
- Enhanced student understanding by implementing differentiated instruction and diverse teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop appropriate accommodations for students with diverse learning needs in the algebra classroom.
- Improved course content through collaboration with colleagues, incorporating best practices in algebra education.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents to promote effective communication and support for student growth.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Contributed to department initiatives aimed at improving overall math curriculum and instruction quality.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, offering additional support and resources to improve their performance in algebra coursework.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and research related to algebra teaching methods.
9th Grade SWE Algebra Teacher
Covington High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and learning objectives.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding of algebraic concepts.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided tailored feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, refining instructional methods to improve academic outcomes.
- Enhanced student understanding by implementing differentiated instruction and diverse teaching strategies.
- Boosted student performance by providing targeted feedback on assignments and tests.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Cultivated a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration in problem-solving activities.
- Assessed student progress regularly, adjusting instructional methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on educational trends and research related to algebra teaching methods.
- Contributed to department initiatives aimed at improving overall math curriculum and instruction quality.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions for struggling students, offering additional support and resources to improve their performance in algebra coursework.
- Documented, analyzed and constructed IEPs for students with Learning Disabilities based on Evaluations
- Utilized Google Classroom and Google Meets platforms to administer distance based learning
6th Grade Math Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Create and implement standard based lessons for a 6th grade math class (3 periods)
- Utilize I-Ready resources and Eagle based resources to prepare students for Leap 2025 testing.
- Incorporate technology-based learning (Chromebooks, I-Ready, Google Classroom) to enrich and mainstream student learning.
- Implemented WIN stations using I-Ready Diagnostic and student data to scaffold students’ fluency and mathematical needs.
- Contribute to the overall improvement to the school by serving as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team.
- Serve as the math content leader for the school to provide colleagues with support and understand the deeper knowledge of the math content pedagogy.
- Facilitate in PLC collaborations focused on disaggregated student data to prioritized teacher-learning needs, to monitor student progress, and plan for individual student interventions.
- Enhanced models and engagement through mentoring school wide
- Analyze student data during ITL and PLC with instructional peers to make grade specific and school wide decisions to increase student performance in the classroom.
- Successfully implemented math curriculum for co teaching and inclusion setting.
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Create and implement standard based lessons for a 4th grade Math, Science and Social Studies class of 44 students.
- Utilize Zearn and Eureka based resources to prepare students for Leap 2025 testing.
- Collaborate with colleagues and math curriculum specialists during personal learning communities to develop weekly mathematical lessons.
- Incorporated technology-based learning (Chromebooks, Zearn, Google Classroom) to enrich and mainstream student learning.
- Facilitate PLC collaborations focused on disaggregated student data to prioritized teacher-learning needs, to monitor student progress, and plan for individual student interventions.
Teacher & Program Director
Culinary Kids Mandeville
06.2013 - 04.2019
- Instructed day camp classes are 9 am to 3 pm, spring, summer, assorted school holidays and emergency school closures.
- Customized the Day Camp Program for 5-to-13-year-olds curriculum.
- Teach children to cook meals, measure and combine ingredients, boil, broil, whisk, mix, chop, microwave, and safe handling of food and kitchen tools.
- Children remain engaged and entertained through multifaceted science experiments, indoor/outdoor games, social skills, creating their own recipe books, exercise, crafts, meeting guest visitors, feeding chickens, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2019
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Instruction
- Google Classroom Utilizer
- Content Leader Certified
- Grade Level Leader
- Team Collaborator
- Instructional Planning
- IEP Familiarity
- Organizational Ability
- Student Mentoring
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Tutoring
- Faculty collaboration and support
- Task prioritization
- Individualized instruction
- Strong communication skills
- Organization and planning
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained highly effective teacher evaluations
- Recognized as Rook Teacher of the Year in 2020
- Acknowledged as one of three teachers at Pine View Middle with a perfect VAM score in 2021-2022 school year
Certification
Certification
- Middle School (4-8): Math and Science
- Math Content Leader (Pending)
- Darkness to Light: 2016
- Chromebook Training: Spring-Fall 2019
- PBIS meeting: Spring 2019
- Restorative Practices: Sept. 7, 2019
- Eureka Math K-5th Virtual PD: May 20,2020
- Kagan Engagement Strategies June 4th, 2021
- Ready Math 6-8: Planning for the First Day: June 16th, 2021
- Ready Math 6-8: Unpacking the Unit: June 16, 2021
- Ready Math 8-8: Interactive Video Study: June 16th, 2021
- Ready Math 6-8 Small Group Differentiation: June 17th, 2021
- New Teacher Math Training: Ready Math 6-8: July 19,2021
- Math Content Leader Certification Training: June 1st, 2023
- Ready Classroom Training: March 21st, 2023
Timeline
9th Grade On Level Algebra Teacher
Covington High School
08.2025 - Current
9th Grade SWE Algebra Teacher
Covington High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
6th Grade Math Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2024
4th Grade Math/Science Teacher
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2021
Teacher & Program Director
Culinary Kids Mandeville
06.2013 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education
Southeastern Louisiana University