CLAIRE SMITH
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Passionate teaching professional with successful classroom experience. Strong record of implementing creative and engaging learning activities that motivate students to reach their highest potential for students of varied backgrounds. Proven track record of helping students excel academically and gain foundational skills with English as a second language. Committed to creating a safe and inspiring learning environment for all students based on strong relationships with families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Second Grade Teacher
Bryant Elementary, SFUSD
08.2024 - Current
- Developing strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Tailoring lessons and teaching strategies to meet the diverse language proficiency levels of English learners as well as providing language scaffolding, such as visuals, graphic organizers, and sentence frames, to support English learners in understanding and completing tasks.
- Integrating cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Enhancing classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Modifying curriculum materials for special education students, facilitating inclusive learning.
Associate Teacher
Convent & Stuart Hall, Schools of the Sacred Heart
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Co-developed curricular units across disciplines for 21 students
- Communicated weekly with 45 parenting adults about their student's progress and outlining opportunities for personalized support
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student population
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and staff members
- Adapted instructional materials based on individual student needs drawn from assessment data
Student Teacher
Argonne Elementary School, SF Unified
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared lesson plans according to school standards and assigned subjects in a split-grade classroom
- Collaborated with teacher to analyze student learning processes and difficulties
- Adapted curricula to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities and interests
- Organized classroom activities to foster students' cognitive, social, emotional and physical development
Summer Session Lead Teacher
Convent & Stuart Hall, the Sacred Heart
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom with 25 students
- Organized and used variety of teaching techniques, maximizing individual and group learning
- Encouraged creativity and independent thought among my students through various activities
Instructional Aide
Los Angeles Unified School District
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Promoted positive behavior management strategies among students
- Worked one-on-one with struggling or special education students requiring additional support
- Monitored student performance during tests and quizzes while providing guidance when needed
- Provided instructional assistance to students in need of extra help, ensuring they fully understood the material and could apply it effectively
- Assisted teachers in developing curricula based on district standards and objectives
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy
University of California
Berkeley, CA06.2020
Skills
- Progress Reporting
- English Language Development
- Family Involvement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Skill Development
- Lesson plan development
Certification
Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential
Timeline
Second Grade Teacher
Bryant Elementary, SFUSD
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Argonne Elementary School, SF Unified
06.2023 - 07.2023
Associate Teacher
Convent & Stuart Hall, Schools of the Sacred Heart
08.2022 - 06.2024
Summer Session Lead Teacher
Convent & Stuart Hall, the Sacred Heart
06.2022 - 07.2022
Instructional Aide
Los Angeles Unified School District
10.2021 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Economy
University of California
Master of Arts - Education
University of The Pacific
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