Clarissa Ridge
Houston,TX
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia and Intervention Specialist
Pasadena ISD - Stuchbery Elementary
08.2017 - Current
- Served as an advocate for students with disabilities during eligibility meetings, IEP reviews, and parent conferences.
- Increased student engagement through the use of differentiated instruction tailored to individual learning needs.
- Streamlined the intervention process by developing and implementing efficient systems for tracking student data, progress monitoring, and documentation while serving as a Case Manager on the campus Intervention Assistance Team.
- Coordinated with other professionals such as speech therapists, diagnosticians and school psychologists to address comprehensive student needs.
- Developed data-driven intervention plans based on thorough analysis of assessments and observations.
- Strengthened collaboration among general education teachers and related service providers through regular meetings and communication.
Leveled Literacy Intervention Teacher, Intervention Assistance Team Case Manager, K-5 Science Coach, Science Fair coordinator, and GT Pull-out Teacher
Pasadena ISD - L.F. Smith Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2017
- Pre-K and Kindergarten IAT Case Manager
- LLI and RTI Teacher K-4
- GT Pullout Teacher 1st-4th
- K-5 Science Lab Teacher (including resource, bilingual and ESL)
- Science Fair Coordinator and Science Curriculum Vertical Team Chairperson
- Mentor Teacher and WATT Watcher Sponsor
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Online Instructor
Educate Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Facilitated prescribed curriculum to at-risk students.
- Motivated and guided students to achieve personal bests.
- Promoted a supportive virtual learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students and promptly addressing concerns or questions.
Instructor
Region IV Education Service Center
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Trained degreed individuals seeking alternative teacher certification.(Reading, Writing, Literature, Classroom Management, ESL, etc.)
- Site Facilitator/Lead Instructor - Managed and organized PPR review.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Cultivated culture of critical thinking and inquiry, preparing students for real-world problem-solving.
Adjunct Instructor
San Jacinto College South Campus
01.2001 - 01.2008
- ESOL – Taught all levels of prerequisite academic English courses for international college students and/or speakers of other languages.
- ENGL 0307 – Taught the preparatory class for Composition I.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and educational tools.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Continuing Education Instructor and Course Developer
San Jacinto College South Campus
01.2001 - 01.2008
- ESL – all levels and GED Preparatory Classes
- Instructor and Developer of Spanish for Healthcare Professionals – Course was specifically developed for San Jacinto College and Memorial Hermann Hospital Southeast.
- Conversation Spanish – Beginning
- Instructor and Developer of ESL, Special Topics – Course was developed especially for Space Center Rotary International Exchange Program and San Jacinto College to prepare high school exchange students for American culture and instruction.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.
- Worked with adult learners of diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
ESL Dept. Chairperson and Teacher
Pasadena ISD - Beverly Hills Intermediate
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Taught English and Reading to ELL/LEP 6th-8th grade students by means of multi-sensory techniques and ESL methodology
- Managed ESL and Title III budgets and expenses
Continuing Education Instructor
Houston Community College System
01.2002 - 12.2003
- ESL – Taught all levels and TOEFL Review.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Education
BS - Psychology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TX05.1996
Graduate Studies - Psychology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Houston, TX1999
Graduate Studies - Education
University of St. Thomas
Houston, TX1999
Skills
- Strong Collaboration Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Effective Task Management
- Observation & Evaluation Skills
- Progress Tracking & Report Writing
- Continuous Professional Development
- Positive Reinforcement & Team Building Methods
- Scheduling, Organization & Time Management
- Reliability & Accountability
Certification
Texas Teacher Certification English, ESL, Bilingual 1-8
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Dyslexia and Intervention Specialist
Pasadena ISD - Stuchbery Elementary
08.2017 - Current
Leveled Literacy Intervention Teacher, Intervention Assistance Team Case Manager, K-5 Science Coach, Science Fair coordinator, and GT Pull-out Teacher
Pasadena ISD - L.F. Smith Elementary
08.2008 - 05.2017
Online Instructor
Educate Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2008
Continuing Education Instructor
Houston Community College System
01.2002 - 12.2003
Instructor
Region IV Education Service Center
01.2002 - 01.2008
ESL Dept. Chairperson and Teacher
Pasadena ISD - Beverly Hills Intermediate
01.2002 - 05.2005
Adjunct Instructor
San Jacinto College South Campus
01.2001 - 01.2008
Continuing Education Instructor and Course Developer
San Jacinto College South Campus
01.2001 - 01.2008
BS - Psychology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Graduate Studies - Psychology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Graduate Studies - Education
University of St. Thomas
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