Clare Siragusa
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated and responsive educator with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire love of learning. Utilizes feedback from students and co workers/ administration to create engaging lessons that uses content based standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Visiting Teacher
Kearny High School
10.2021 - Current
- Substitute teacher in a variety of 9-12th grade classrooms including Social Sciences, ELD, Writers Workshop, Integrated Math, and Avid.
- Provided inclusion support in the mainstream classroom by providing students who are second language learners, are on individualized education plans, as well as collaborated with students who require in school advocates to help students catch up with school work due to multiple absences.
- Administered the Initial El Pac Exam to all newcomer EL students.
- Integrated technology such as district white boards/ promethean boards/ teacher microphones.
- Completed a long term sub role for almost a month teaching 3 9th grade courses of English/Ethnic Studies/ AVID. During this time students performed a non fiction novel study with a focus on Social justice, students were assessed in informational writing, and students collaborated to develop high level thinking research questioning.
- Reference: Candice Fee 818-667-6012
Substitute English Teacher
College of English
San Diego
07.2012 - 07.2022
- Instructed 10-12 intermediate adults International students in English grammar, reading, listening, and speaking acquisition.
- Collaborated with other instructors to share best practices for optimized student learning.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Led and planned field trips around San Diego to provide students with positive American and Californian experiences such as trips to Balboa Park, San Diego Court House, the beach, the zoo.
Teacher
Notre Dame Academy
San Diego
11.2014 - 06.2020
- Middle school History &5th grade Teacher& 4-8th ELD Teacher
- Coordinated daily classroom activities for students to ensure targeted lesson plans with the goal of meeting the content standards
- Influenced the decision to bring an EL assessment called WIDA to the school, implemented this assessment to EL students, and collaborated with staff members about the data
- In 2016 was selected to be a Grade Level coordinator position (2016)
- This role included helping lead meetings and facilitate teacher led discussions
- Reference Jackie Wick 1-760-803-4911.
Academic Coach
High Tech High International
San Diego
12.2012 - 06.2014
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Led small group and one on one tutoring.
- Communicated with Resource Specialists and general classroom teachers about student performances.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
Homework Club at Spreckels Bilingual School
Tutor Tutor
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Supervised the before school "homework club" at Spreckels Bilingual Elementary school
- Created unique themes and fun and educational activities for children.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Worked with English language learners in small groups to develop fluency.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Science Clear Credential & CLAD
University of San Diego California Extension
San Diego, CA01.2019
Master of Arts - Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology / Sociology
Saint Mary's College of California
05.2007
Skills
- Differentiates instruction to best meet the needs of the students
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Google Classroom, Kami, and Apple Classroom
- Organized record keeper and experienced in parent- teacher communication
- Knowledgeable in PowerSchool
- Familiar with college readiness routines
- Supports teachers with providing updates about accommodations and Modifications
Volunteer/ Extracurricular
- Varsity girls soccer coach Notre Dame Academy 2016
- Field Trips Teacher to Star of India (Overnight Field trip from 2014-2018) with Martime History Museum/ Notre Dame Academy
- JA Biztown Curriculum Teacher and Field trip (2014-2018) Notre Dame Academy
- Field Trip guide for a week long overnight 7th grade science field trip to Catalina 2016 Notre Dame Academy
- Head Coach boys JV soccer at High Tech High International 2013
- Led Sports fundraiser for boys JV soccer Team at High Tech High International 2013
Timeline
Resident Visiting Teacher
Kearny High School
10.2021 - Current
Teacher
Notre Dame Academy
11.2014 - 06.2020
Homework Club at Spreckels Bilingual School
Tutor Tutor
10.2013 - 05.2014
Academic Coach
High Tech High International
12.2012 - 06.2014
Substitute English Teacher
College of English
07.2012 - 07.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Social Science Clear Credential & CLAD
University of San Diego California Extension
Master of Arts - Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity
University of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology / Sociology
Saint Mary's College of California