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Work History
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Student Nominated Golden Apple teacher - 18 years
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Claire Turpin

English IV Teacher
LaBelle

Summary

Hardworking and passionate educator with strong interpersonal skills. Ready to help high school students master the core skills that will lead them on the pathway to success and to achieve their academic goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

English IV Teacher

Lehigh Senior High School
Lehigh Acres, Lee
08.2022 - Current

Adult Education Career Pathways Counselor

Lee County School District
Lehigh Acres, Lee
08.2018 - Current
  • Conduct counseling sessions with students that is goal oriented and personalized
  • Track student GED Ready and GED dates and scores. Consistently check scores, review, discuss, and encourage each student’s individual plan.
  • Support the teachers in knowing and understanding their students and their individual barriers and successes.


Adult Education ESL Instructor

Lee County School District
Lehigh Acres, Lee
01.2005 - 06.2017

Created a positive, culturally centered learning environment, where all stakeholders thrived


Implemented a variety of instructional delivery methods, that include group or individualized instruction as well as computer programs that help students make learning gains.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching English - Secondary English Education

STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK at STONY BROOK
New York
08.1999 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Arts in English - English Literature

STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK at STONY BROOK
New York
08.1996 - 05.1999

Associate of Applied Sciences - Paralegal Major – ABA-Approved Program

SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
New York
08.1993 - 05.1996

Skills

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Accomplishments

For the past twelve years, proudly sponsored Builders Club Community Service Program in coordination with Kiwanis Club. Helped students participate in fundraisers, run food drives and holiday meal giveaways, and take advantage volunteer opportunities, that promoted service to others.

Student Nominated Golden Apple teacher - 18 years

Honored by the love of my students, who surprised each year by nominating me the Golden Apple Award.

Timeline

English IV Teacher

Lehigh Senior High School
08.2022 - Current

Adult Education Career Pathways Counselor

Lee County School District
08.2018 - Current

Adult Education ESL Instructor

Lee County School District
01.2005 - 06.2017

Master of Arts in Teaching English - Secondary English Education

STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK at STONY BROOK
08.1999 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Arts in English - English Literature

STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK at STONY BROOK
08.1996 - 05.1999

Associate of Applied Sciences - Paralegal Major – ABA-Approved Program

SUFFOLK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
08.1993 - 05.1996
Claire TurpinEnglish IV Teacher