Clay Dupps
Newburgh,IN
Summary
I am a passionate educator that is motivated each day to meet my students at their current levels and needs, and work intentionally to improve and expand those. I rely on data to drive my instruction. I take pride in motivating my students and getting them to see the importance of their education. Through hard work, determination, specialized instruction, and belief in yourself, I believe all students can excel and grow in the classroom.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sharon Elementary School
Newburgh, IN
01.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to support student collaboration and participation.
- Integrated technology into lessons to improve student engagement and comprehension.
- Utilized diverse assessment methods to evaluate and track student progress effectively.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management strategies and instructional techniques.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive instructional improvements and interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Mentored young men by teaching them quality character traits, what they look like and how we apply them to our daily life, through our Boys to Men Club.
- Coached the boys basketball team for the last 3 years and counting. Teaching the young men to be student athletes, show sportsmanship, handling adversity, and improvement of physical skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN12-2017
High School Diploma -
Boonville High School
Boonville, IN05-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Positive role model and mentor
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Teacher
Sharon Elementary School
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Southern Indiana
High School Diploma -
Boonville High School