Clarece Word
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Educational leader with expertise in curriculum alignment and data analysis, driving teacher effectiveness and student achievement through strategic planning and feedback mechanisms. Proven success in transforming underperforming schools to achieve high student outcomes. Strong leadership and collaboration skills foster alignment among staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Committed to developing teachers to enhance performance and support diverse learning needs.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Coordinator, SBLC Chairperson, School Testing Coordinator, PLC Facilitator
A.C. Steere Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Create scheduling for Dibels Literacy Screener and ensure that all teachers are trained, students are tested and scores are inputted into Illuminate/Amplify.
- Make database instructional decisions regarding student needs.
- Ensure lessons follow 5 Steps for Effective Learning (NIET), are aligned Louisiana Common Core Standards, and are measured according to rigorous yet attainable goals.
- Ensure instruction is Proficiently aligned to NIET Rubric.
- Conduct Teacher Observations, providing Specific Feedback & Support.
- Model effective teaching and instructional planning and decision-making, supply teachers with curricular materials that allow them to implement the curriculum with fidelity.
Grade 3 Remediation Summer School Principal
Creswell Elementary School
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and administration of Grade 3 Summer Remediation with fidelity.
- Support teachers through walk-throughs and feedback with coaching/support.
- Development of daily schedules (Para/Enrichment/Support/Lunch/Morning & Afternoon dismissal).
- Monitor daily attendance of students attending program; Communicate weekly attendance of students to the district.
- Communicate with Bus Drivers and Parents to ensure transportation/routes of students to and from school.
- Assist School Testing Coordinator with ensuring that all students are located in correct mClass groups in Amplify and all students are tested at end of Summer Remediation Program.
- Manager of Summer Faculty/Staff Timesheets/Inputter of Summer Faculty & Staff Payroll PR2.
- Ensure ongoing parental communication through JCampus, letters, and phone calls throughout Summer program.
Instructional Coordinator, RTI Coordinator, 504 Chairperson, PLC Facilitator, School Testing Coordinator
Werner Park Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Compile school-wide data from iSTEEP and PBIS for SBLC.
- Progress monitor students involved in the RtI process to ensure that interventions are implemented with fidelity and show student progress.
- Implement the 3 Tier RtI instructional systems to increase student achievement.
- Make database instructional decisions regarding student needs.
- Ensure lessons follow 5 Steps for Effective Learning (NIET), are aligned Louisiana Common Core Standards, and are measured according to rigorous yet attainable goals.
- Ensure instruction is Proficiently aligned to NIET Rubric.
- Conduct Teacher Observations, providing Specific Feedback & Support.
- Model effective teaching and instructional planning and decision-making.
- Gather pertinent data (academic and behavioral) on students by conducting classroom observations, interviewing teachers, parents, and the student and gather student history through report cards, work samples, iSTEEP testing, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support data, and Curriculum Based Assessments.
- Supply teachers with curricular materials that allow them to implement the curriculum with fidelity.
Master Teacher, Administrative & Leadership Team Member
Queensborough Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Analyzed student data to identify student learning goals.
- Assisted in developing school academic achievement plan.
- Planned and Conducted Weekly Cluster Meetings.
- Monitor goal-setting activities, classroom follow-up and goal attainment for cluster groups.
- Taught 4th Grade Math Class (Field Testing Class).
4th Grade Math Teacher, Teacher Leader, Grade Level Chairperson
A.C. Steere Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Planned and implemented lessons along with assisting peer teachers.
- Buddy Teacher- Assisted incoming and first-year teachers with classroom management, lesson preparation, and delivery of instruction.
- Caddo Parish Math Task Force Member.
3rd Grade Math Teacher
Mansfield Elementary School
09.2015 - 08.2016
4th Grade Teacher, Teacher Leader, Grade Level Chairperson
Forest Hill Elementary School
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Planned and implemented lessons along with assisting peer teachers.
- Buddy Teacher- Assisted incoming and first-year teachers with classroom management and lesson preparation and delivery of instruction.
- Cheerleading Sponsor.
6th and 8th Grade Math Teacher, 6th-8th Grade Exploratory Keyboarding Teacher
Newton Smith Middle School
Shreveport, USA
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Cheerleading Sponsor.
- School Improvement Plan Consultant- Assisted with developing and preparing School Improvement Plan to school faculty and staff.
- School Website Coordinator- Created, Maintained, and Updated school website.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher, Grade Level Chairperson
Northside Elementary School
Shreveport, USA
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Planned and implemented lessons along with assisting peer teachers.
- Technology Support Contact Person- Assisted teachers with questions and concerns involving computers and computer software.
- School Improvement Plan Consultant- Assisted with developing and preparing School Improvement Plan and Presenting Plan to school faculty and staff.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
Louisiana Tech University
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
05.2005
Skills
- Curriculum alignment
- Data analysis
- Instructional coaching
- Teacher evaluation
- Summer program management
- Educational leadership
References
Available Upon Request
Accomplishments And Achievements
- 08/01/24, Caddo Principal Intern
- 05/01/13, Teacher of the Year- Forest Hill Elementary School. Caddo Parish Elementary Teacher of the Year Division Winner.
- 01/01/13, QSM Grant Winner- Audience Response System.
- 11/01/12, Presenter at LSTA and LATM (Louisiana Science Teacher’s Association, Louisiana Teachers of Mathematics) Conference.
- 05/01/12, Principal’s Influence Award- Forest Hill Elementary School.
- 05/01/09, Teacher of the Year- Northside Elementary School.
- 01/01/09, Alliance for Education Grant Winner- Classroom Library.
- 11/01/04, ETS Recognition of Excellence- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge. Praxis score ranked top 15% of all test-takers: High level of Proficiency for professional educators.
- 11/01/04, ETS Recognition of Excellence- PLT: Principals of Learning & Teaching: Grades K-6. Praxis score ranked top 15% of all test-takers: High level of Proficiency for professional educators.
Timeline
Grade 3 Remediation Summer School Principal
Creswell Elementary School
05.2025 - 06.2025
Instructional Coordinator, SBLC Chairperson, School Testing Coordinator, PLC Facilitator
A.C. Steere Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Coordinator, RTI Coordinator, 504 Chairperson, PLC Facilitator, School Testing Coordinator
Werner Park Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Master Teacher, Administrative & Leadership Team Member
Queensborough Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
4th Grade Math Teacher, Teacher Leader, Grade Level Chairperson
A.C. Steere Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
3rd Grade Math Teacher
Mansfield Elementary School
09.2015 - 08.2016
4th Grade Teacher, Teacher Leader, Grade Level Chairperson
Forest Hill Elementary School
08.2010 - 09.2015
6th and 8th Grade Math Teacher, 6th-8th Grade Exploratory Keyboarding Teacher
Newton Smith Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2010
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher, Grade Level Chairperson
Northside Elementary School
08.2006 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University