Clare Georgantas
EVANSTON
Summary
Professional educator skilled in fostering engaging and inclusive learning environments. Strong background in curriculum development, college essay tutoring, and student assessment. Highly collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to evolving educational needs. Expert in language instruction with passion for nurturing student growth and academic success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Evanston Township High School
08.2024 - Current
- Teach AP Language and Composition (11th grade) and Advanced Writing (12th grade)
- Develop individualized curriculum to meet the needs of students of all abilities and backrounds
- Utilize rubrics and performance criteria to assess reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking skills
- Build relationships with students and deliver instruction with cultural awareness to create an inclusive learning environment
- Coordinate with colleagues to plan lessons, develop curriculum, provide instruction
- Mentor new teachers and student teachers to build successful student-centered lessons
- Communicate with parents to empower student agency
- Coach students on college essay writing, test preparation and research development
- Write positive and effective college recommendations
AP Reader
College Board
06.2016 - Current
- Accurate score AP Language and Composition tests
- Collaborate with high school and college students from across the country to develop effective and engaging curriculum
English Teacher
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
08.1998 - 06.2002
- Taught multiple levels of English including AP Language and Composition (11th grade), Freshman Accelarated and Freshman Enriched English, and Junior American Literature
- Model Teacher who mentored two new teachers
- Coached the Novice Speech team who were Regional Champions 3 years in a row
- Appointed School Improvement Director
- Earned tenure
English Teacher
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
08.1995 - 06.1998
- Taught all levels of Sophomore English
- Provided leadership as the Head coach of the Varsity Speech team
- Earned tenure
Student Teacher
Adlai Stevenson High School
12.1994 - 05.1995
Assistant Copy Writer
Leo Burnett Advertising
01.1990 - 08.1993
- Edited copy for junior copy writers
- Coordinated with clients
- Coordinated media outreach efforts to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
Education
MA - English Education
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois05-1996
BA - English
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA08-1989
Skills
- Collaboration
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Student motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Student support
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Adapting to different learning styles
- Curriculum development
- Student-centered learning
- Team teaching
- Test preparation
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
- Tutored students in college essay writing, AP, and ACT preparation and achieved strong results
- Sponsored Writer's Showcase, a show featuring student writing adapted for the stage
- Supervised team of Professional learning community (PLC) staff members
- Mentored multiple student teachers and new teachers throughout my career
- Participated many NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities summer institutes) to enrich my professional learning
Certification
- English Type 75 License
- ESL license
- Administrative Type 75 License
Writer's Showcase Sponsor
Guided students in creating a student written, directed, and performed show that celebrates student writing and theatrical talent
Timeline
English Teacher
Evanston Township High School
08.2024 - Current
AP Reader
College Board
06.2016 - Current
English Teacher
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
08.1998 - 06.2002
English Teacher
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
08.1995 - 06.1998
Student Teacher
Adlai Stevenson High School
12.1994 - 05.1995
Assistant Copy Writer
Leo Burnett Advertising
01.1990 - 08.1993
BA - English
University of Iowa
MA - English Education
DePaul University