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Work History
Education
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Clarissa Maria Borge Gamwell, M.A.

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Bilingual educator with proven leadership in developing engaging, standards-aligned science curricula. Expertise in creating collaborative assessments tailored for diverse learning needs, driving student success and engagement. Strong focus on fostering teamwork among educators to enhance instructional quality.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Virtual Science Teacher, Grade 6-8

Digital Academy of Florida
08.2022 - Current
  • Stride K-12
  • Developed a scope and sequence for 7th and 8th-grade science.
  • Analyzed 8th-grade Science Standardized Assessment (SSA) item specs and sample test items to create and/or edit similar questions to be used during lessons.
  • Created standards-based formative and summative assessments that mimicked standardized science tests.
  • Facilitated content-specific lessons for English learners, and provided accommodations.
  • Collaborated with teachers to instruct them on how to best accommodate, teach, and assess English learners.

ESOL Science, Grades 6, 7, 8

Eagles Landing Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Developed bilingual instructional materials such as study guides, worksheets, and quizzes that support course objectives.
  • Mentored teachers on evidence-based best practices for instructing language learners within a specific content.

Dual Language Teacher & ESOL Reading Specialist, Grades K-5

South Grade Elementary
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Participated in normative evaluations
  • Assessed English Language Learners with WIDA
  • Identified and developed passages and test items for reading, writing, and science lessons with ELLs.
  • Created formative assessments based on content-specific item specs for all subjects
  • Facilitated language immersion activities to enhance student comprehension and fluency.

STEAM Program Director & Curriculum Lead

Escuelita Maya
Lake Worth, FL
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Created scope & sequence for K-5 STEAM lessons aligned to district and adapted for the children of migrant farmworkers.
  • Developed standards-based formative and summative assessments to mimic standardized science tests.

Adult Education ESOL Teacher

Adult & Community Education of Palm Beach County
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse adult learners.

Senior Project Manager for translation and interpretation

RussTech Language Services, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Spanish language translation
  • Prepared Federal bid contracts for U.S embassies including budgets, NDAs, POs, and records control.

Education

Teacher Certification - Maryland ESOL K-12, Elementary K-6

Maryland Department of Education
08.2022

Teacher Certification - Florida ESOL K-12, Science 6-9, Elem. Education K-6

Florida Department of Education
06.2019

M.A. - Russian and Eastern European Studies

Florida State University
05.2013

B.A. - German and Russian Language

Florida State University
05.2011

Skills

  • Fully Bilingual (English & Spanish)
  • Conversational (German)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • SMART Certified Educator
  • AVID Trained Educator
  • Google Certified Educator
  • ADOBE Certified Educator

Additional Skills And Certifications

  • Fully Bilingual, English, Spanish
  • Conversational, Russian, German
  • Proficient in full range of Microsoft Office apps
  • SMART Certified Educator, 07/01/19
  • AVID Trained Educator, 05/01/19
  • Google Certified Educator, 07/01/18

Leadership Experience

  • Program Director, Everglades Champion School, 2022: Managed project budget, field trips & supplies for 40 student projects.
  • 5th Grade Department Leader, Everglades Champion School, 2019-2021: Liaised between administration and a team of 6 teachers, leading meetings and AVID compliance., Mentored new teachers in classroom management and instruction.
  • GoTeach! Grant writer & recipient, Everglades Champion School, 2020: Developed and tracked quarterly outcome measures for grant designing science curriculum., Managed budget of $2500 and allocated resources for 60 students.
  • Technology Trailblazer Teacher Trainer, Everglades Champion School, 2019: Co-created schoolwide PD series on technology resources and reported outcomes to the school district.
  • Program Director, Kindergarten Connection, 2016–2018: Recruited program teachers and led daily trainings for parents & guardians in at-home learning., Designed curriculum and pacing guide for parents, community programs and ELL students.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Russian
Elementary

Timeline

Virtual Science Teacher, Grade 6-8

Digital Academy of Florida
08.2022 - Current

ESOL Science, Grades 6, 7, 8

Eagles Landing Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2022

Dual Language Teacher & ESOL Reading Specialist, Grades K-5

South Grade Elementary
08.2019 - 07.2021

STEAM Program Director & Curriculum Lead

Escuelita Maya
08.2019 - 07.2020

Adult Education ESOL Teacher

Adult & Community Education of Palm Beach County
08.2015 - 07.2017

Senior Project Manager for translation and interpretation

RussTech Language Services, Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015

Teacher Certification - Maryland ESOL K-12, Elementary K-6

Maryland Department of Education

Teacher Certification - Florida ESOL K-12, Science 6-9, Elem. Education K-6

Florida Department of Education

M.A. - Russian and Eastern European Studies

Florida State University

B.A. - German and Russian Language

Florida State University
Clarissa Maria Borge Gamwell, M.A.
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