DeAira Clark
Conley,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven educational leader seeking an Assistant Principal position to leverage a strong foundation in instructional leadership, curriculum design, and data-driven decision-making. Committed to fostering academic excellence and cultivating a collaborative, inclusive school culture that empowers both students and teachers to thrive.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Improvement Coach
Fulton County Schools
Fairburn, Georgia
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated school-wide instructional coaching with a focus on standards-aligned, high-impact strategies to improve Biology EOC outcomes.
- Increased Biology EOC Proficient & Distinguished scores from 16% to 37% through targeted interventions, data tracking systems, and teacher development.
- Designed and led professional development sessions focused on rigor, engagement, and formative assessment techniques.
- Collaborated with academic leadership teams to support curriculum mapping and instructional pacing across content areas.
- Mentored new and veteran teachers in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
Secondary Science Teacher
Shiloh High School
Snellville, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Led cross-curricular initiatives within the 9th Grade Academy to enhance rigor and instructional coherence.
- Introduced a 3-Dimensional teaching model and data analysis protocols that yielded a 20% increase in Proficient & Distinguished EOC performers and a 19% decrease in Beginning level performers.
- Designed “Unit Movie Poster” phenomena-based units to drive inquiry and student engagement.
- Served as a New Teacher Mentor and contributed to the Gwinnett Writes literacy assessment team.
- Taught General, Co-Taught, and AP-level Biology & Environmental Science.
Secondary Science Teacher
Eagle’s Landing High School
MDonough, GA
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Spearheaded PLCs focused on unpacking standards, assessment literacy, and differentiated planning.
- Improved Biology EOC Proficient & Distinguished scores by 8% and reduced Beginning performers by 16%.
- Achieved an 88% pass rate (score of 3 or higher) on the AP Biology Exam.
- Pioneered student data reflection tools to increase accountability and metacognition.
Secondary Science Teacher
Salem High School
McDonough, GA
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Delivered phenomenon-based instruction aligned with 3D science standards.
- Served on the Science Cadre Team for curriculum and assessment design.
- Contributed to PBIS implementation through student behavior data analysis.
Education
M.A.T Biology -
Clayton State University
05.2021
B.S. in Biology (General) -
Clayton State University
12.2017
Tier I Certification - Educational Leadership
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Instructional Leadership & Teacher Coaching
- Curriculum & Assessment Design (3D Teaching Model)
- Data-Driven Instructional Planning
- Professional Development Facilitation
- Differentiated Instruction & Classroom Management
- Equity-Focused Education Practices
- Collaborative Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office & Google Suite Proficiency
Certification
- Georgia PSC Level 5 certificate, 05/2021
- College Board Advanced Placement Certification- Biology, 07/2021
- College Board Advanced Placement Certification- Environmental Science, 08/2024
Professional Developments
- Genetics Webinar Henry County Schools- September 2021
- Evolution Webinar Henry County Schools- October 2021
- Content and Literacy in Science Professional Development- November 2021
- Life Science & Biology Genetics PLC- November 2021
- Teaching with Intention Professional Development- January 2022
- Coaching the Process, not Giving the Plays- August 2025
- Data-Driven Play Calling: Guiding Instruction Like a Coach- September 2025
- In-Game Adjustments: Reading the Field and Calling the Audible- October 2025
References
- Jasmyne Allen, Assistant Principal, Redan Middle School (Redan GA), 404-695-2794, jasmyneallen5@gmail.com
- Austin Wilson, Science Professional Learning Specialist,
Henry County Schools District Office, 770-238-9629, Austin.wilson@henry.k12.ga.us - Meshaun Vaughn, Principal, Snellville Middle School (Snellville, GA), 770-596-3748, Meshaun.Vaughn@gcpsk12.org
- Dr. Denise Richardson, Director of Curriculum & Instruction,
Rockdale County Public Schools, 770-634-4544 drichardson@rockdale.k12.ga.us
Timeline
School Improvement Coach
Fulton County Schools
10.2024 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher
Shiloh High School
07.2022 - Current
Secondary Science Teacher
Eagle’s Landing High School
07.2020 - 07.2022
Secondary Science Teacher
Salem High School
07.2019 - 07.2020
M.A.T Biology -
Clayton State University
B.S. in Biology (General) -
Clayton State University
Tier I Certification - Educational Leadership
University of West Georgia
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