Dana Clark
Coldwater,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher, who has earned trust and respect from students, colleagues, and administration for twenty-seven years, is seeking the 5th grade teacher position.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired
Calhoun Intermediate School District
Marshall, MI
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and participated in IEPs for students with visual impairments.
- Collaborated with teachers from multiple districts/buildings to educate them on effective strategies for teaching students with visual impairments.
- Engaged in ongoing learning opportunities to remain knowledgeable about current trends and technological advancements benefiting students with visual impairments.
Classroom Teacher
Quincy Community Schools
Quincy, MI
10.1998 - 08.2017
- Employed best practices of teaching to encourage academic excellence and to build community within the classroom.
- Created differentiated lesson plans incorporating Common Core Standards.
- Analyzed data from student assessments to inform instruction decisions.
- Taught 4th grade for almost 20 years, as well as 1st/2nd Multiage.
Quincy Girls Basketball Coach
Quincy Community Schools
Quincy, MI
08.2003 - 03.2015
- Taught teenage girls basketball skills while emphasizing the importance of a strong work ethic and fostering a team-oriented mindset.
- Dedicated to instructing girls in the development of their basketball skills and fostering effective teamwork.
Education
Teacher Consultant For The Visually Impaired - Teaching Students With Visual Impairments
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI06-2019
Master of Arts - Art of Teaching
Marygrove College
1999
Bachelor of Arts - Math/Science Composite
Hope College
1996
Skills
- Excellent classroom management
- Experience working with special needs students
- Understanding of developing and implementing IEPs
- Collaborative relationships with colleagues
- Differentiated instruction
- Instructional best practices
- Effectively works with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators
- Attends IEP meetings
- Teacher consultant experiences
Additional Coursework
2022: IEP Bootcamp, 2023: IEP Transition Bootcamp, 2019: Cognitive Coaching Foundations, 2009: AddVantage Math Recovery, Virtual Field Tripping, Succeeding with Struggling Student, 2007: Team Up: Effective Team
Timeline
Teacher Consultant for the Visually Impaired
Calhoun Intermediate School District
08.2017 - Current
Quincy Girls Basketball Coach
Quincy Community Schools
08.2003 - 03.2015
Classroom Teacher
Quincy Community Schools
10.1998 - 08.2017
Teacher Consultant For The Visually Impaired - Teaching Students With Visual Impairments
Western Michigan University
Master of Arts - Art of Teaching
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Arts - Math/Science Composite
Hope College
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