Clara Denney
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Upbeat elementary school teacher devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
Carroll County School District
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
After-School Care Provider
Carroll County Schools
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided snacks for students during after-school hours.
- Monitored the students while playing in the gym or on the playground.
- Fostered appropriate communication with parents.
- Helped collect and handle money turned in by parents.
- Offered a safe and welcoming environment for all students during after-school hours.
Preschool Teacher
CityStation Preschool
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Assisted and supervised multiple preschool-age children through school day.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.2021
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Positive Interactions
- Professional Development
- Classroom Management
- Implementation of Eureka Math
- Implementation of Saxon Phonics
- Implementation of Wit & Wisdom
- Conduction of guided reading groups
Additional Information
Whitesburg Elementary School Whitesburg, Ga
Student Teacher, 5th Grade & 2nd Grade January 2021-November 2021
· Differentiated instruction to accommodate individual learning needs
· Integrated technology in all academic areas to enhance learning, using the SmartBoard and Chromebooks
· Attended faculty meetings, teacher planning days, RTI & SST meetings, professional development opportunities, and pre-planning
· Established good rapport with students, parents and guardians, and staff
· Administered sight word and reading fluency assessments
Ithica Elementary School Villa Rica, Ga
Student Teacher, 5th Grade August 2020- December 2020
· Collaborated with cooperating teacher in math intervention plans
· Accompanied cooperating teacher in carrying out “Spiral Review” lessons each day
· Incorporated differentiated math algorithms and strategies into the lessons to best fit the students
Carrollton Elementary School Carrollton, Ga
Student Teacher, Pre-K & 1st Grade January 2020-March 2020
· Directed circle time
· Carried out math and reading small groups
Affiliations
- Team lead for 3rd grade math
- Member of school-wide leadership team
- Lead sponsor for Art Club
- Member of school-wide PBIS (positive behavior incentive system) team
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
Carroll County School District
01.2022 - Current
After-School Care Provider
Carroll County Schools
09.2021 - 12.2021
Preschool Teacher
CityStation Preschool
07.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of West Georgia
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