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Claudette Pierre

Chesapeake,Virginia

Summary

Dynamic Teacher, Teacher Coach, Mentor, and Project Manager with expertise in talent management and workforce development with Suffolk Public Schools and previously with other Professional Organizations. Proven track record in enhancing recruitment processes and developing innovative training strategies. Adept at fostering diversity and inclusion while delivering impactful coaching. Skilled in negotiation and event planning, driving successful outcomes in challenging environments.

Work History

Project Manager, Training

The Catherine Group, Inc.
, LA
  • Organized career fairs, trade fairs, vendor fairs, and recruiting activities to reach potential employees.
  • Organized mentoring and coaching activities to retain effective staff.
  • Interviewed and evaluated employees for hiring and promotion.
  • Reviewed resumes and applications submitted by applicants for consideration of open positions.
  • Provided guidance regarding compensation packages to ensure competitive offers are made to successful candidates.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing equal employment opportunity.
  • Participated in development initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency of recruiting processes.
  • Managed communication between internal stakeholders during the recruitment process.
  • Analyzed job postings and identified potential sources of talent.
  • Established relationships with external recruiters to support candidate sourcing efforts.
  • Provided support for employee referrals programs within organization units or departments.

Education Coach and Mentor

Independent Contractor
  • Assisted teachers in the implementation of new educational initiatives such as technology integration or inquiry-based learning.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
  • Created reports summarizing observations, feedback, recommendations and action plans related to teacher coaching sessions.
  • Conducted individual conferences with teachers to discuss performance issues and provide support.
  • Supported the development of differentiated instruction plans based on student needs.
  • Mentored new teachers on effective instructional practices, behavior management techniques, lesson planning skills and other topics.
  • Developed evaluation rubrics used by administrators when evaluating teacher performance.
  • Observed classrooms, identified areas of improvement, and recommended effective teaching strategies.
  • Member of leadership team focusing on improving special education services

Classroom Teacher

Suffolk Public Schools
  • Provide coaching for the National Education Association, ELI Program.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the annual IEP Team Meeting.
  • Provide mentoring and coaching sessions to SPED staff
  • Ability to objectively and accurately evaluate students, triggers, and assessments.
  • Develop engaging lesson plans based on the differentiated learning styles of each student.
  • Adapt and modify state-mandated grade-level curriculum into assessments that utilize modifications and accommodations identified for students, while maintaining the integrity of the assessment.
  • Excellent communication and teaching skills.
  • Plan, organize, and engage students in hands-on academic activities to enhance understanding of specific concepts.
  • Ability to objectively and accurately anticipate and evaluate academic, functional, and behavioral assessments, and behavior triggers.
  • Provide various types of classroom instruction, i.e., whole-class, small groups, and/or one-on-one.
  • Develop behavior plans and conduct functional behavior assessments when needed.
  • Provide open communication and feedback to parents, general education teachers, counselors, related service personnel, and administrators.
  • Supervise and mentor teacher assistants assigned to the Special Education class.
  • Implement effective best-practice instructional strategies based on the learning styles of students.
  • Observed classrooms and provided feedback to improve teaching quality and effectiveness.
  • Counseled parents on ways they can help their children succeed academically at home.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences regarding the academic progress of individual students.
  • Analyzed data from a variety of sources to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses among teachers.
  • Researched best practices in special education instruction and shared findings with colleagues.
  • Developed resources such as handouts or online materials related to special education topics.
  • Promoted an environment conducive to learning by establishing clear expectations for behavior.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss student progress and devise action plans for improvement.
  • Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of new teachers.
  • Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and administrators to ensure new teacher success.

Case Manager

Suffolk Public Schools
  • Develop, schedule, coordinate, and facilitate IEP meetings.
  • Manage Special Education Caseloads, Student Records.
  • Provide direct or indirect Special Education Services, Intervention, and Strategies.
  • Collaborate with general education teachers, related services personnel, and building administration to ensure that student progress is being monitored.
  • Revise and review annual IEPs.
  • Create, monitor, and disseminate quarterly progress reports.
  • Develop and monitor transition plans for students 14 years and older.
  • Develop, monitor, and modify Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Established positive relationships with students and their families.
  • Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to teaching strategies for special education students.
  • Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
  • Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
  • Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
  • Monitored the educational progress of each student according to established timelines.
  • Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
  • Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
  • Develop IEP goals based on data analysis.

Education

Classroom Educator -

Orton Gillingham
05-2018

Masters of Public Administration With A Concentration in Organizational Theory - Public Administration

Troy State University
Troy, Alabama
10-2001

Certification - Special Education Alternate Assessment

01.2001

BS - Human Resource Management

University Of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.1992

Skills

  • Feasibility analysis
  • Workflow planning
  • Workforce training
  • Project development
  • Project tracking
  • Paperwork verification
  • Recruiting
  • Talent management
  • Training development
  • Employee onboarding
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Staff management
  • Collective bargaining
  • Presentation preparation
  • Event planning
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Onboarding and orientation
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Negotiation
  • Recruitment planning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Learning styles
  • Special education
  • Feedback delivery
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Educational research
  • Summative assessment
  • Teacher mentoring

Phone Numbers

757-686-8194, 504-908-2815

Membership Professional Development Awards

  • Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Certified, 06/01/19
  • Member of School Leadership Team
  • Member of School Literacy and Dyslexia Team
  • Superintendent Teacher Advisory Committee Participant, 01/01/13 - 12/31/15
  • Member of William & Mary SURN Project
  • Teacher of the Year, 01/01/13
  • Teacher of the Year, 01/01/03

Affiliations

  • Member of School Leadership Team
  • Vice-President of Education Association of Suffolk
  • Treasurer of Virginia Education Association District N
  • Member of Virginia Education Association Special Education Committee
  • Coach in the National Education Association Early Leadership Institute Coaching Program

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the S. Delois-Mayes Foundation Community Service Award, 2020
  • Recipient of Suffolk Public Schools Star Teacher Award, 2021
  • Recipient of John Yeates Middle School Teacher of the Year Award, 2013
  • Recipient of L. B. Landry Middle School Teacher of the Year Award, 2001 and 2003
  • Recipient of the Pan American Life Teacher Award, 2002

Timeline

Education Coach and Mentor

Independent Contractor

Classroom Teacher

Suffolk Public Schools

Case Manager

Suffolk Public Schools

Project Manager, Training

The Catherine Group, Inc.

Classroom Educator -

Orton Gillingham

Masters of Public Administration With A Concentration in Organizational Theory - Public Administration

Troy State University

Certification - Special Education Alternate Assessment

BS - Human Resource Management

University Of New Orleans

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