Clare Mang
Irvine,CA
Summary
- Experienced educator who has taught for over 20 years in Catholic schools, specializing in mathematics instruction and curriculum development.
- Creates a supportive learning environment tailored to diverse student needs using skills in classroom management, lesson planning, and technology integration.
- Currently works as a math director and instructional coach, helping teachers use innovative and collaborative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding and performance.
- Strong track record of fostering a culture of continuous improvement and academic excellence to help both educators and students reach their full potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Director
Our Lady Queen Of Angels Catholic School
Newport Beach, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Mentored staff, promoting professional growth and adherence to best practices in education
- Updated the math curriculum to allow for greater differentiation, improve outcomes for all students, and enable data-informed placement of students
- Encouraged collaboration among faculty to improve curriculum delivery and instructional quality
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis, ensuring alignment with educational standards
Junior High Teacher
Our Lady Queen Of Angels Catholic School
Newport Beach, CA
08.2016 - 06.2025
- Eighth Homeroom, Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Math, Eighth Religion
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting respect and collaboration
- Assessed student performance metrics to tailor educational approaches and support learning outcomes
- Oversaw planning and implementation of key eighth grade activities, ensuring successful execution of trips, retreats, awards, and graduation ceremonies
- Guided eighth-grade students and guardians through high school admissions process
- Served as head coach for the Academic Decathlon team, coaching logic, mathematics, and social studies
- Coached school sports teams (Sixth girls Volleyball 2016-2024, Fifth girls Volleyball 2025, Fifth-Eighth Softball 2019, Eighth girls Flag-Football 2025, Fifth girls Flag-Football 2026)
- Served on and led various school-wide committees as needed
Middle Grades Teacher
St. John the Evangelist School
Severna Park, MD
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Seventh & Eighth Social Studies; Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Religion; Eighth Literature
- Seventh and Eighth Homeroom teacher
- Yearbook Moderator, PBIS team & Religion committee
- Tutor (5-8 Math, Social Studies, Language Arts)
Seventh Grade Teacher
Mission Basilica School
San Juan Capistrano, CA
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Social Studies; Fifth/Sixth/Seventh/Eighth Mathematics; Seventh Religion
- Seventh Homeroom teacher
- Student Council moderator and Dance Committee co-chair
- Academic Decathlon Social Studies coach
Water polo and Swim coach
Santa Margarita Catholic HS
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
02.2006 - 05.2009
- Ran daily practices and created competition line-ups and game plans
- Instructed new players and swimmers in proper technique and rules
Substitute Teacher
Santa Margarita Catholic HS
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Ninth-Twelfth grades, various subjects
- Carried out lesson plans and school duties of absent classroom teacher
Substitute Teacher
Serra Catholic School
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Fifth-Eighth grades, various subjects
- Carried out lesson plans and school duties of absent classroom teacher
Substitute Teacher
Garden Grove Unified School District
Garden Grove, CA
01.2006 - 06.2006
- First-Twelfth grades, various subjects
- Long Term placement for Seventh grade World History at Doig Intermediate School
- Carried out lesson plans and school duties of absent classroom teacher
- Aided in school offices with filing, photocopying and phone calls
Substitute Teacher
St. Peters School
Fallbrook, CA
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Fifth-Eighth grades, various subjects
- Carried out lesson plans and school duties of absent classroom teacher
Camp Counselor
Heritage YMCA Child Development Center
Naperville, IL
06.2002 - 08.2005
- First – Eighth grade
- Planned weekly curriculum and field trips
- Educated campers about core values of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibly
Religious Education Teacher
St. Mary’s Student Parish
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2003 - 05.2005
- Fifth and Sixth grade Religion
- Created and co-taught lessons about the Roman Catholic religion with a focus on the seven sacraments, God and reading the Bible
- Led class discussions and creative projects, which promoted student’s individual discovery of their relationship with God
Student Teacher
St. Thomas the Apostle School
Ann Arbor, MI
01.2005 - 04.2005
- Eighth grade US History & Seventh grade World History
- Created and taught five innovative units of study in World War I, 1920’s-30’s, World War II, Age of Discovery and the Enlightenment
- Integrated cooperative learning projects and interactive simulations into student learning
- Assisted in the Individualized Learning Center for 3rd-8th grade Mathematics
Pre-Student Teacher
Forsythe Middle School
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2004 - 12.2004
- Sixth grade World Cultures and Language Arts
- Helped students with individual and small group work
- Integrated technology into a World Cultures lesson on Mexico’s land, economy and people
Pre-Student Teacher
Pioneer High School
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2004 - 04.2004
- Eleventh and Twelfth grade American History, AP American History, & American Government
- Team taught a lesson on life during the Great Depression to American History students
- Worked with two students and teacher to obtain a better understanding of the school’s unique culture
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Chapman University College
01-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04-2005
Skills
- Instructional Coaching
- Relationship building
- Creativity and innovation
- Team management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Instructional technology
- Differentiation
- Data-driven instruction
Certification
- Catechist Certification, Diocese of Orange, 2026
- Catechist Certification, Diocese of Orange, 2018
- Equip for Ministry Level 1, Archdiocese of Baltimore, 2013
- California Clear Teaching Credential Single Subject- Social Science 2009
- Clear Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD) 2007
Professional Development
- One-on-One Instructional Coach training- Kelly Montes De Oca 2026
- Single Subject Methods for Teaching Math- UCLA Extension 2019
Timeline
Math Director
Our Lady Queen Of Angels Catholic School
08.2025 - Current
Junior High Teacher
Our Lady Queen Of Angels Catholic School
08.2016 - 06.2025
Middle Grades Teacher
St. John the Evangelist School
08.2009 - 06.2014
Seventh Grade Teacher
Mission Basilica School
08.2006 - 06.2009
Substitute Teacher
Santa Margarita Catholic HS
03.2006 - 06.2006
Substitute Teacher
Serra Catholic School
03.2006 - 06.2006
Water polo and Swim coach
Santa Margarita Catholic HS
02.2006 - 05.2009
Substitute Teacher
Garden Grove Unified School District
01.2006 - 06.2006
Substitute Teacher
St. Peters School
10.2005 - 06.2006
Student Teacher
St. Thomas the Apostle School
01.2005 - 04.2005
Pre-Student Teacher
Pioneer High School
12.2004 - 04.2004
Pre-Student Teacher
Forsythe Middle School
09.2004 - 12.2004
Religious Education Teacher
St. Mary’s Student Parish
09.2003 - 05.2005
Camp Counselor
Heritage YMCA Child Development Center
06.2002 - 08.2005
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Chapman University College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Michigan