Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Clarissa Arnold

Oakland,TN

Summary

Innovative educator with background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Strengths include the ability to adapt teaching methods to suit different learning styles, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment and encouraging creative thinking in students. Previous roles have involved working collaboratively with other educators to successfully integrate technology into lessons and enhance student understanding of complex concepts.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STEM Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
Somerville, Tennessee
07.2016 - Current
  • Implemented technology tools to support collaborative learning environments.
  • Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student engagement and learning.
  • Designed interactive STEM curriculum aligned with state education standards.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate STEM concepts across various subjects.
  • Mentored students in critical thinking and problem-solving skills through projects.
  • Developed assessments to evaluate student understanding of STEM concepts.
  • Conducted professional development workshops for staff on innovative teaching methods.
  • Utilized cutting edge technologies such as virtual reality simulations for enhanced instruction.

Dual Enrollment Liaison

Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, Tennessee
01.2012 - 08.2016
  • Facilitated communication between high school and college administrators.
  • Coordinated course selection processes for dual enrollment students.
  • Organized orientation sessions for new dual enrollment students and families.
  • Provided training to staff on dual enrollment policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with faculty to ensure curriculum alignment between institutions.
  • Monitored student progress and provided academic support resources.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
12-2023

Master of Arts - Education

Bethel University
McKenzie, TN
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN
05-2015

Skills

  • Curriculum design
  • Technology integration
  • Data analysis
  • Classroom management
  • Assessment development
  • Student mentorship
  • Educational collaboration
  • Professional development
  • Innovative teaching methods

Affiliations

  • Member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc

Accomplishments

  • Teacher of the Year
  • 4th Highest Test Scores Districtwide
  • New Teacher Mentor

Certification

  • OSHA-10
  • Limited Teacher Licensure

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

STEM Teacher

Fayette County Public Schools
07.2016 - Current

Dual Enrollment Liaison

Southwest Tennessee Community College
01.2012 - 08.2016

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Trevecca Nazarene University

Master of Arts - Education

Bethel University

Bachelor of Science - Cellular And Molecular Biology

University of Tennessee At Martin