KELLY CLARK
Grand Island,NY
Summary
High performing educator with over 25 years of experience in classroom education. Seeking to provide high quality curriculum, instruction and assessment leadership. Skilled in building strong relationships to facilitate collaborative achievement of goals. Confident in ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and leverage skills in data analysis, coaching, and technology to improve student achievement for all students. Committed to lifelong learning to facilitate continuous improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technology Integration Coach
Cheektowaga Central School District
09.2022 - Current
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and integration of instructional technology.
- Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with colleagues and administrators.
Teacher, Spanish
Cheektowaga Central School District
09.2003 - Current
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Support new teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Incorporate exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supporte student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Educational Leadership Intern
Cheektowaga Central School District
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 2,100 students and 300 instructors.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
Program Instructor
SUNY New Paltz
07.2002 - 08.2002
- Created environment that facilitated achievement of development outcomes and promoted and stimulated daily learning.
- Leveraged program curriculum and materials to plan and implement enrichment activities aligned with program goals.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners in a multi-age, bilingual classroom.
Elementary Teacher
Wilson Central Schools
09.1998 - 11.2001
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Studies-SDL - Educational Leadership
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY12.2023
Master of Science - Foundations in Teaching
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, N-6
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, Spanish 7-12
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY05.1998
Skills
- Technology Best Practices
- Google Certified Educator
- Instructional Techniques
- Document Management
- Educational Administration
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Building Relationships
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Student Needs Assessments
- K-12 Education
- Data Analysis
Certification
- Spanish 7-12, Permanent Certificate
- Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten And Grades 1-6, Permanent Certificate
- School District Leader, Professional Certificate (anticipated 2023)
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Educational Leadership Intern
Cheektowaga Central School District
04.2023 - 08.2023
Technology Integration Coach
Cheektowaga Central School District
09.2022 - Current
Teacher, Spanish
Cheektowaga Central School District
09.2003 - Current
Program Instructor
SUNY New Paltz
07.2002 - 08.2002
Elementary Teacher
Wilson Central Schools
09.1998 - 11.2001
Certificate of Advanced Studies-SDL - Educational Leadership
Niagara University
Master of Science - Foundations in Teaching
Niagara University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, N-6
Niagara University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education, Spanish 7-12
Niagara University
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