Holly Clark
Oconomowoc,WI
Summary
Passionate former elementary teacher seeking admission to a school counseling program to expand skills and knowledge from the classroom to include counseling philosophies and techniques in order to better serve the social-emotional needs of young learners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Teacher
Wisconsin Virtual Academy
Wisconsin
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Delivered engaging classroom instruction and facilitated group discussions in virtual setting, providing high quality math lessons to approximately 100 students daily.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods, including visual aids, group activities, and utilizing modern technology.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering positive and supportive learning environment.
5th Grade Teacher
Oconomowoc Area School District
Oconomowoc, WI
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Encouraged parental involvement in student learning through regular communication and 2+ parent-teacher conferences per school year.
- Increased overall class participation by creating inclusive environment which valued all students' opinions and ideas.
- Built strong classroom community through structured community building activities and using positive reinforcement techniques consistently.
Reading Interventionist
Oconomowoc Area School District
Oconomowoc, WI
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with 15+ classroom teachers to design tailored interventions for individual student needs, resulting in improved reading abilities.
- Scaffolded critical thinking and active engagement by facilitating group discussions around complex texts and literary themes.
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
Oconomowoc Area School District
Oconomowoc, WI
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Enhanced emotional well-being of students by fostering positive relationships and creating supportive classroom environment.
- Built strong connection with permanent classroom teacher to ensure smooth transition for students and families upon teacher's return to the classroom.
3rd Grade Teacher
Watertown Unified School District
Watertown, WI
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Assessed student reading progress by administering Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments and evaluating results 3+ times throughout the year per student.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning by understanding student interests and incorporating in lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison05.2013
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Relationship Building
- Active Listening
Certification
Teacher - 1777 Regular Education
- Early Childhood - Middle Childhood
Timeline
5th Grade Teacher
Wisconsin Virtual Academy
12.2020 - 11.2021
5th Grade Teacher
Oconomowoc Area School District
08.2016 - 06.2018
Kindergarten Long-Term Substitute
Oconomowoc Area School District
08.2014 - 11.2014
Reading Interventionist
Oconomowoc Area School District
01.2014 - 06.2016
3rd Grade Teacher
Watertown Unified School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison