Clarissa Schwieder
Idaho Falls,ID
Summary
Dedicated educator with experience at Westside Elementary and Linden Park Elementary, skilled in behavior management, and tailored instruction. I adapt lessons to diverse learning needs, ensuring academic success while cultivating a supportive classroom environment. Currently working on my Teacher Librarian Endorsement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Duty Aid
Westside Elementary
Idaho Falls, ID
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with behavior management and needs in the lunchroom and recess
- Aided first grade class with Specials time 4-5 days a week
- Received Access testing certification and was the Access testing proctor for Westside.
Title 1 Tutor
Westside Elementary School
Idaho Falls, ID
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Taught reading and math lessons in small groups and assisted teachers with various needs from grading to instructing students individually
- Assessed and tracked student progress in reading, writing and math
Substitute Teacher
Idaho Falls School District 91
Idaho Falls, ID
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Responsible for carrying out lesson plans (or creating my own in cases of missing or insufficient plans) for elementary classrooms in the absence of their teacher
- Substituted for general classroom teachers in grades kindergarten through sixth grade as well as title tutor positions at multiple schools
Certified Teacher
Linden Park Elementary School
Idaho Falls, ID
08.2010 - 08.2012
- Responsible for all assessment, behavior management and teaching
- Adapted lessons and behavior plans to meet the needs of students
- Correlated often with colleagues to assess student needs and academic progress
Methods Practicum
Edgemont Elementary School
Idaho Falls, ID
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Created and taught a lateral Social Studies unit
- Conducted teaching sessions twice weekly using Saxon Math
- Adapted and taught Foss Science lessons
- Tutored children of various reading levels in small reading groups
Student Teaching
Wright Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV
01.2009 - 04.2009
- Compiled and taught lessons for writing centers in an intercession program
- The intercession class was comprised of 24 students (grades third and fifth) who were recommended to the program based on low reading, writing, and math skills
- Taught 33 students of various socio-economic background
- Responsible for all assessment, behavior management, and teaching
Literacy Practicum
Burton Elementary School
Rexburg, ID
01.2007 - 02.2007
- Experienced effective use of reading and writing centers
- Assessed students on literacy skills
Education
BS - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID01.2010
Skills
- Basic level of German Language
- 5 years of Spanish
- 8 years piano lessons
Certification
- Current Teaching Certificate
- Teacher Librarian Endorsement in progress
- Idaho State Literacy Exams
- Praxis II
- Praxis PLT
- State of Idaho Technology Competence
Accomplishments
- Awarded ETS Recognition of Excellence for Praxis PLT
- BYU-Idaho Honor Roll and High Honor High School Graduate
- Ninety Three Percent or Higher on State Literacy Exams
- Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Certificate of Proficiency
- Received Academic Scholarships
Volunteer Teaching Experience
Religious Representative, Religious Institution, West Germany, 09/2007, 04/2009, Taught Christian principles and performed various service activities, Became familiar with various western European cultures
References
- Kelsey Anderson, Principal, Westside Elm, 2680 Newman Dr, Idaho Falls, ID, (208) 525-7666
- Tammi Utter, Former Principal, Linden Park Elm, 1305 9th St, Idaho Falls, ID, (208) 525-7642
- Cindy Deaner, 2nd grade teacher, Edgemont Elementary, 1240 Azalea Dr, Idaho Falls, ID, (208) 525-7618, deancind@d91.k12.id.us
- Dawn Gularte, Cooperating Teacher, Wright Elementary, 8425 Bob Fisk Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89178, (702) 280-8873, dngularte@interact.ccsd.net
- Lary Duque, Ph.D, Methods Supervisor, BYUIdaho, 525 S. Center St., Rexburg, ID, 83460, (208) 496-1969, duquel@byui.edu
- Maggie Johnson, Student Teaching Supervisor, Las Vegas, NV, (702) 648-6130, mjohncedar@aol.com
Timeline
Duty Aid
Westside Elementary
08.2024 - Current
Title 1 Tutor
Westside Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
Substitute Teacher
Idaho Falls School District 91
08.2012 - 08.2013
Certified Teacher
Linden Park Elementary School
08.2010 - 08.2012
Methods Practicum
Edgemont Elementary School
09.2009 - 12.2009
Student Teaching
Wright Elementary School
01.2009 - 04.2009
Literacy Practicum
Burton Elementary School
01.2007 - 02.2007
BS - Elementary Education
Brigham Young University-Idaho
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