Clara Grady
PO Box 545 South China,ME
Summary
Dynamic educational professional, specializing in individualized instruction, and collaborative teaching methods. Implements effective behavior management systems that promote social-emotional learning, resulting in improved student outcomes. Strong communication skills facilitate the development of positive relationships, fostering a supportive classroom environment. I am committed to empowering students to achieve academic and social success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Technician III
Windsor Elementary School
Windsor, ME
08.2024 - Current
- Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
Kindergarten Long Term Sub
Windsor Elementary School
Windsor , ME
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans for kindergarten students.
- Collaborated with lead kindergarten teachers to implement daily activities, routines, and assessments.
- Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
Student Teacher
Windsor Elementary School
Windsor, ME
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Implemented personalized classroom management, conducted daily reading groups, and running records.
- Established strong connections with students, staff, and families during parent-teacher conferences.
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning. Developed Teacher Work Sample and Teacher Portfolio.
Preschool Teacher & Child Care Provider
Seedlings Preschool & Child Care
China, ME
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Planned and organized preschool learning activities and environments.
- Developed curriculum focusing on empathy and child development.
- Fostered connections among children, staff, and families to nurture trust.
Teacher Candidate
2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Practicum Classrooms
Farmington, ME
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked alongside credentialed teachers to evaluate students during specified times in school year.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Monitored student performance in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - K-8 Elementary Education Teacher, ELA Minor
University of Maine At Farmington
Farmington, ME05.2024
Skills
- Encouraging Leadership
- Communication
- Social Perceptiveness
- Classroom Management
- Reflective Thinking
- Individualized Instruction
- Effective Collaboration
- Social Emotional Learning
- Running Records
- Technology Design
- IEP Experience
- Art Education
- Special Education Support
Timeline
Kindergarten Long Term Sub
Windsor Elementary School
12.2024 - 02.2025
Educational Technician III
Windsor Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Windsor Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teacher Candidate
2nd Grade and 3rd Grade Practicum Classrooms
01.2022 - 04.2023
Preschool Teacher & Child Care Provider
Seedlings Preschool & Child Care
06.2020 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - K-8 Elementary Education Teacher, ELA Minor
University of Maine At Farmington
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