Claire Weigand
Dallas
Summary
Educator with 4+ years of classroom experience in Career and Technical Education and Family and Consumer Sciences with a strong focus on integrating technology to enhance learning. Skilled in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and leveraging tools to create engaging, student centered experiences. Currently pursuing a Master's in Learning Design and Technology from Texas A&M University, with expertise in designing innovating learning solutions that blend pedagogical best practices with modern educational technology. Skilled at fostering inclusive and collaborative learning environments while preparing students for academic and real world success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Plano West Senior High School (Plano ISD)
08.2024 - Current
- Teach fashion design, garment construction, textiles, and digital design tools.
- Instruct students in introductory culinary skills, food safety, and nutrition through labs.
- Foster creativity and collaboration through project-based learning and showcases.
- Assess student growth with portfolios, labs, and presentations.
- Grades 11–12
Family and Consumer Sciences & CTE Teacher; Head Volleyball Coach, Assistant Track Coach
Vines High School (Plano ISD)
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught Child Development, Principles of Human Services, Principles of Hospitality & Tourism, Principles of Arts/AV Technology & Communication, Dollars and Sense, Virtual Business, Web Design, and Business Information Management I.
- Founded the school's FCS department, increasing enrollment and building new pathways.
- Designed lessons integrating real-world applications and technology.
- Coached Girls' Volleyball and Track, fostering teamwork and leadership.
- Grades 9–10
Student Teacher
Monterey High School (Lubbock ISD)
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Developed and delivered lessons aligned with curriculum standards.
- Applied varied instructional strategies and multimedia tools.
- Promoted social-emotional learning and collaboration.
- Grades 10–12
- Child Development, Counseling & Mental Health
Education
M.Ed. - Learning Design & Technology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05-2026
B.S. - Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05-2022
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Instructional Strategies
- Educational Technology: Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Quizlet, Kahoot, Quizizz
- Student Engagement & Project-Based Learning
- Collaboration & Leadership
Certification
- Family & Consumer Sciences Composite (Grades 6–12)
- Technology Applications (EC–12)
Timeline
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Plano West Senior High School (Plano ISD)
08.2024 - Current
Family and Consumer Sciences & CTE Teacher; Head Volleyball Coach, Assistant Track Coach
Vines High School (Plano ISD)
08.2022 - 05.2024
Student Teacher
Monterey High School (Lubbock ISD)
01.2022 - 05.2022
M.Ed. - Learning Design & Technology
Texas A&M University
B.S. - Family & Consumer Sciences Education
Texas Tech University
Honors & Awards
Elizabeth Imogene Tatum Memorial Scholarship – 2021
President’s List (2 semesters)
Dean’s List (4 semesters)
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