CLARE WAGNER
Stow,OH
Summary
Relationship-focused middle school teacher, passionate about student success. Helps prepare students for more rigorous work by offering ample opportunities to discuss and explore topics. Keeps classroom welcoming and supportive with structured approaches and effective disciplinary techniques. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented. Seeking the opportunity to expand skills and contribute to the learning success of all students. Currently completing third year of teaching and eagerly awaiting new challenges and successes.
Professional educator with extensive knowledge in scientific disciplines and strong commitment to fostering collaborative learning environment. Adept at designing engaging curriculum, utilizing innovative teaching methods, and adapting to diverse student needs. Known for driving academic success and building positive relationships with both students and colleagues. Ability to inspire curiosity and critical thinking in students while ensuring alignment with educational standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6, 7, 8 Science Teacher
Seton Catholic School (Hudson)
Hudson
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared hands-on, inquiry-based science lessons and lab activities for grades 6–8, emphasizing critical thinking and scientific literacy.
- Designed weekly lab investigations aligned to state standards.
- Maintained a fully functioning middle school science lab, including equipment organization, chemical safety, and material preparation.
- Integrated cross-curricular STEM concepts into instruction to strengthen problem-solving and real-world application of scientific practices.
- Led the school’s annual STEM Con, coordinating project guidelines, timelines, judging rubrics, and event logistics.
- Utilized formative and summative assessments to monitor student understanding, adjust instruction, and provide targeted academic support.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive learning environment where students were encouraged to question, explore, and think like scientists.
6, 7, 8 Reading Teacher & 6, 7, 8 English Teacher
St. Anthony of Padua (Akron)
Akron
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Responsible for preparing 30 diverse and engaging lesson plans before the start of each school week.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced reading skills across subject areas.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating diverse texts and engaging activities in lesson plans.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Middle Childhood Education
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio05-2023
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Teacher Collaboration
- Vocabulary Expansion
- Inquiry Based Learning
- Proficient with Educational Technology
- Positive Role Model & Mentor
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Used Microsoft Excel to Organize MAP Testing Data, data was used to improve classroom
- Integrated inquiry projects in multiple grades
Certification
- 4 - 9 Middle Childhood Education; Science, Math, Reading. Endorsement 4 -6 English and Social Studies
License - 06/30/2030
Timeline
6, 7, 8 Science Teacher
Seton Catholic School (Hudson)
01.2024 - Current
6, 7, 8 Reading Teacher & 6, 7, 8 English Teacher
St. Anthony of Padua (Akron)
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Middle Childhood Education
Kent State University