Dallas Clair
Owasso,Oklahoma
Summary
Highly motivated educator with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Committed to advocating for students' needs and finding ways to more effectively engage diverse student learners. Dedicated to working with all learners to foster the relationships needed to meet the unique challenges of learners in the educational setting. Strong foundation in building, planning, and implementing Individual learning goals and objectives to monitor and track student growth over time.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Therapeutic Counseling, Inc., P.C.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.2026 - Current
- Conduct intake assessments to gather client information and history.
- Assist in creating client treatment plans under supervisor guidance.
- Document client progress notes in electronic health record systems.
- Collaborate with team members to develop intervention strategies for clients.
- Participate in case management meetings to review client care plans.
- Research best practices in therapeutic techniques for diverse populations.
- Maintain accurate records of all activities performed throughout internship period.
Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
Owasso, OK
07.2018 - Current
- Conduct small group and individual learning activities both in person and virtually with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Maintain consistent and timely contact with parents and students about student performance and achievement based on current data.
- Develop interesting and interactive learning methods designed to help students learn while meeting their individual needs.
- Advocate for needs of students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with related services providers providing services for students and families to deliver cohesive support.
- Support diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and creating an individualized learning program for all students.
- Develop IEPs to leverage developmental levels and educational abilities to achieve educational objectives.
- Encourage curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored learning activities to build student confidence.
- Maintain compliance of all special education documentation.
Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, OK
08.2013 - 05.2018
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Mentored new teachers on curriculum delivery and classroom practices.
- Created a classroom environment in which children could learn respect for themselves and others
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from cultures around the world
- Encouraged oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK05-2021
Bachelor of Arts -
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2010
Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05-2003
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City08-2026
Skills
- Demonstrate leadership in a virtual school setting
- Progress monitoring
- Special education advocacy
- Effective communication
- Highly Motivated
- Data Driven
- Effective Interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive Personality
- Team leadership
- Highly motivating
- Cultivate positive and long-lasting relationships
- Personable and trustworthy
- Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Professional
- Instructional Leadership
Accomplishments
- Tier 1 Special Education Teacher 2025-2026
- Tier 1 Special Education Teacher 2024-2025
- High Performing Special Education Teacher 2023-2024
- High Performing Special Education Teacher 2022-2023
- Emerging Leaders 2022-2023 participant
- Special Education Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
- "A" Teacher 2020-2021
Certification
- Secondary Principal (5-12)
- Elementary Principal (PK-8)
- Mild-Moderate Disabilities (PK-12)
- Severe-Profound/Multiple Disabilities (PK-12)
- Elementary Education (1-8)
Timeline
Intern
Therapeutic Counseling, Inc., P.C.
08.2026 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Epic Charter Schools
07.2018 - Current
Teacher
Tulsa Public Schools
08.2013 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts -
Missouri State University
Associate of Arts -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Mid-America Christian University