Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ADDITIONAL ROLES
Timeline
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Elena N. Claus

Elena N. Claus

Sumter,SC

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with over 31 years of experience in educational leadership and instruction, seeking a full-time position as an iXL Learning Specialist. Committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, with exceptional communication skills and a proven track record in project and time management. Proficient in analytical thinking, scheduling, and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration with students, faculty, and staff. Passionate about continuous professional development and dedicated to fostering excellence within educational environments.

Overview

31
31

Years of educational professional experience

Work History

Educator

Sumter School District
01.2004 - Current
  • Alice Drive Middle School Educator 2022-2025
  • Chestnut Oaks Middle School 6th Grade Math and Science Educator 2020-2022
  • Cherryvale Elementary School Assistant Principal 2016-2020
  • Crosswell Elementary School Assistant Principal
  • Willow Drive Elementary School Talented and Gifted 5th Grade Educator
  • Chestnut Oaks Middle School 6th Grade Science Department Head Educator

Educator

Richland School District One
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • W.A. Perry Middle School 6th Grade Educator 2003-2004
  • Burton-Pack Elementary School 5th Grade Educator 2002-2003

Educator

Sumter School District Two
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Furman Middle School 6th Grade Educator 2001-2002

Educator

Richland School District Two
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Dent Middle School 6th Grade Educator 1998-2001

Educator

Richland School District One
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Hopkins Middle School 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades Educator 1995-1998
  • District organization, curriculum planning, and committee participation.
  • Coordinator between school and community.
  • Chaired science curriculum discussions.
  • Conflict Resolution program participation.
  • PBIS program participation.
  • Liaison between faculty and superintendent of the district

Education

Masters - Educational Leadership

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (Minor: Sociology)

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Certification - D.A.P.P (Developing Aspiring Principals Program)

SC Department of Education
Columbia, SC

R2S Endorsed - undefined

SC Department of Education
Columbia, SC

Talented and Gifted Endorsed - undefined

Converse College
Spartanburg, SC

Academic Diploma - undefined

Spring Valley High School

Skills

  • Continuing education
  • Professional training
  • Student relations
  • Academic goals
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom management
  • Online teaching
  • Academic advisement
  • Remote learning
  • Student motivation
  • Lesson planning
  • Clear communication
  • Behavior management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Goal setting
  • Team collaboration
  • Student engagement
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Program development
  • Literacy strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Student interaction
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Relationship building
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Group facilitation
  • Peer mentoring
  • Elementary education
  • Problem-solving
  • Project-based learning
  • Active listening
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Assessment development
  • Parent interaction
  • Technology integration
  • Academic discipline
  • Practical learning
  • Leadership development
  • Instructional planning
  • Class instruction
  • Teaching strategies
  • Cultural awareness
  • Time management
  • Wellness promotion'

Certification

Youth Mental Health First Aid Trained 2020-Present

• Safely address mental health behaviors.

Zones of Regulation Trained 2020-Present

• Safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior.

Crisis Prevention Institute Trained 2018-Present

• Safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior.

SC 4.0 (formerly Expanded ADEPT) Evaluator 2016-Present

• Evaluate and assess teachers using the SC 4.0 evaluating tool. Provide excellent communication to the teachers. Provide excellent communication to the evaluating team members.

SAFE-T Evaluator 2004-Present

• Evaluate and assess teachers using the SAFE-T evaluating tool. Provide excellent communication to the teachers. Provide excellent communication to the evaluating team members.

South Carolina Teacher Mentor 2004-Present

• Mentor new teachers to the building or new to the district.

ADDITIONAL ROLES

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Trained 2020-Present
  • Safely address mental health behaviors.
  • Zones of Regulation Trained 2020-Present
  • Safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior.
  • Crisis Prevention Institute Trained 2018-Present
  • SC 4.0 (formerly Expanded ADEPT) Evaluator 2016-Present
  • Evaluate and assess teachers using the SC 4.0 evaluating tool. Provide excellent communication to the teachers. Provide excellent communication to the evaluating team members.
  • SAFE-T Evaluator 2004-Present
  • Evaluate and assess teachers using the SAFE-T evaluating tool. Provide excellent communication to the teachers. Provide excellent communication to the evaluating team members.
  • South Carolina Teacher Mentor 2004-Present
  • Mentor new teachers to the building or new to the district.

Timeline

Educator

Sumter School District
01.2004 - Current

Educator

Richland School District One
01.2002 - 01.2004

Educator

Sumter School District Two
01.2001 - 01.2002

Educator

Richland School District Two
01.1998 - 01.2001

Educator

Richland School District One
01.1995 - 01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education (Minor: Sociology)

University of South Carolina

Certification - D.A.P.P (Developing Aspiring Principals Program)

SC Department of Education

R2S Endorsed - undefined

SC Department of Education

Talented and Gifted Endorsed - undefined

Converse College

Academic Diploma - undefined

Spring Valley High School

Masters - Educational Leadership

University of South Carolina

Quote

Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after.
Vernon Law
Elena N. Claus