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Clarissa Evanoff

Stillwater,MN

Summary

Competent teacher and positive individual experienced in group instruction and team collaboration. Possessing strengths in communication and organization.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Building Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services (formerly Teachers on Call)
Lily Lake Elementary, Stillwater, MN
09.2024 - Current
  • Perform classroom teaching responsibilities for classroom teachers (grades K-5), specialists, and paras who are unexpectedly absent.
  • Maintain positive learning environment for students in the absence of their teacher.
  • Develop supportive and encouraging relationships with staff and students.
  • Remain flexible to adapt to any position I am needed to fill.

Summer Program Inclusion Paraeducator

Isd 622
North Saint Paul, MN ~ Richardson Elementary
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Consistently Supported AC Staff by positively engaging and/or redirecting children for successful behavior
  • Daily Encouraged positive social, emotional and physical interactions in children with each other and with staff

District Floating Substitute - Elementary

Teachers On Call
09.2021 - 05.2024

Stillwater Area Schools ~ District 834

  • Perform classroom teaching responsibilities for kindergarten through fifth grade teachers as well as specialist teachers who are unexpectedly absent and maintain positive learning environment for students
  • Provide instruction for students in core subject areas
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
  • Teach middle school or high school students when elementary positions are not available

Building Substitute Teacher

Teachers On Call
09.2020 - 05.2021

Rutherford Elementary School ~

  • Took over classes for regular classroom teachers managing assignments, student needs and maintained positive learning environment for students
  • Performed classroom teaching responsibilities for kindergarten through fifth grade teachers as well as specialist teachers who were unexpectedly absent
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance

Substitute Teacher

Teachers On Call
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed classroom teaching responsibilities following plans of absent teacher while maintaining positive learning environment
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance

Administrator

Faith Christian Home Educators (FCHE) Co-op
06.2016 - 07.2019
  • Facilitated the smooth operation of each FCHE day from opening to close
  • Scheduled and managed volunteers for the various roles necessary to optimally conduct co-op business
  • Organized and oversaw special events for the benefit and enjoyment of FCHE students and families
  • Weekly emails to families and tutors informing all of upcoming events and pertinent information
  • Email communication to families, tutors, and others ~ answering questions and addressing concerns
  • Attended FCHE Board Meetings and worked collaboratively with the Board for the benefit of FCHE
  • Acted as liaison between FCHE and Beloved Church ~ scheduling and communication

Physical Education Instructor

Christian Home Schools Of Stillwater / Self-Employed
09.2014 - Current
  • Taught PE classes to children ages 6-18, covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety
  • Provided safe and encouraging environment for learning team games and making friends
  • Created and executed lesson plans, evaluating and coaching children for improved skill development

Elementary Science Tutor

Faith Christian Home Educators Co-op
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for three classes of students grades 1st-6th
  • Reviewed and evaluated learning to ensure comprehension and retention
  • Communicated with parents and administration as to student performance
  • Consolidated curriculum to provide diverse and comprehensive units
  • Maintained a positive learning environment for optimal learning

AOM (Assurance Of Mastery) Teacher ~ Kindergarten

District #622 ~ Harmony Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2000
  • Worked one-on-one with Kindergarten students on basic skills in pre-reading, writing, and math
  • Collaborated with Kindergarten teacher as to needed assessments and/or skills to teach children
  • Provided support in the classroom to Kindergarten teacher

Title One Teacher ~ Elementary Grades 1-5

District #622 ~ Webster Elementary
08.1997 - 05.1999
  • Worked with 1st-5th grade students to improve basic skills in reading, writing, and math
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to determine best plan for each child
  • Provided support in classroom to teachers, assisting individual students with instruction

Short And Long Term Substitute Teacher

District #834 And District #622
10.1991 - 05.1996

Cowern Elementary School ~ Third Grade

  • Short Term ~ October 1991-September 1995
  • Long Term ~ (October -November 1995, April-May 1996)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Grades 1-6

University of Wisconsin ~ River Falls
River Falls, WI
1991

Skills

  • Group instruction
  • Verbal and Written communication
  • Organizational ability
  • Administrative ability
  • Collaboration
  • Decision making
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Board Member - Christian Home Schools of Stillwater (CHS) ~ 6 Years (June 2012- June 2018)
  • Board Member - Faith Christian Home Educators (FCHE) ~ 3 Years (June 2016 - June 2018)
  • Home schooled two children - One graduated May 2019, One graduated May 2020
  • Synchronized Swimming Coach - Forest Lake High School ~ 6 Years (March 1994 - May 1999)
  • Dance Ministry Teacher - 13 years (2013 - Present)

Timeline

Building Substitute Teacher

Kelly Services (formerly Teachers on Call)
09.2024 - Current

Summer Program Inclusion Paraeducator

Isd 622
06.2022 - 08.2025

District Floating Substitute - Elementary

Teachers On Call
09.2021 - 05.2024

Building Substitute Teacher

Teachers On Call
09.2020 - 05.2021

Substitute Teacher

Teachers On Call
10.2019 - 03.2020

Administrator

Faith Christian Home Educators (FCHE) Co-op
06.2016 - 07.2019

Physical Education Instructor

Christian Home Schools Of Stillwater / Self-Employed
09.2014 - Current

Elementary Science Tutor

Faith Christian Home Educators Co-op
08.2012 - 05.2013

AOM (Assurance Of Mastery) Teacher ~ Kindergarten

District #622 ~ Harmony Elementary
08.1999 - 06.2000

Title One Teacher ~ Elementary Grades 1-5

District #622 ~ Webster Elementary
08.1997 - 05.1999

Short And Long Term Substitute Teacher

District #834 And District #622
10.1991 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Grades 1-6

University of Wisconsin ~ River Falls

Family & Hobbies

Happily married for 33 years (Bob) ~ two grown children, Sam (26) and Claire (24). Enjoy spending time with family biking, hiking and traveling. Some of my hobbies include reading, singing, listening to music and swimming.