Madison Claffey
Daniel Island,SC
Summary
Focused and dedicated school educator with about 6 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 7 to 9 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time, 2nd Grade/3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2019 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Served on school improvement committee focused on positive culture and climate development.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Full Time Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
Bellefonte Elementary School Internship
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
Lead Camp Counselor
YMCA Kinder Camp
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to design creative programs that catered to the diverse needs of camp attendees.
- Enhanced camper experiences by incorporating fun and educational activities tailored to their interests.
- Utilized effective time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities such as activity planning, supervision duties, and administrative tasks.
- Acted as a liaison between parents/guardians and the rest of the camp staff during check-in/check-out days or whenever concerns arose regarding their child''s welfare.
Head Supervisor of After School Activities Program
Our Lady Victory Catholic School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures, optimizing resource allocation for maximum profitability without sacrificing product quality or service delivery standards.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement training programs, improving employee skill sets and job satisfaction.
- Established clear objectives for the team, resulting in improved performance metrics across various projects.
- Contributed to the growth of the department by identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Childhood and Early Adolescent Education, Early Development and Education
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2019
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Collaborative learning and teamwork
- Adaptability
- Oral and written professional communication
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Led my team for two years as an active member on the school leadership team 2021-2023
- Rookie Teacher of the year 2019-2020
Certification
- OGAP certification for additive and multiplicative mathematics
- STEAM certification
Timeline
Full Time, 2nd Grade/3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Berkeley County School District
08.2019 - Current
Full Time Student Teacher, 2nd Grade
Bellefonte Elementary School Internship
09.2018 - 05.2019
Lead Camp Counselor
YMCA Kinder Camp
06.2018 - 08.2018
Head Supervisor of After School Activities Program
Our Lady Victory Catholic School
08.2017 - 05.2018
- OGAP certification for additive and multiplicative mathematics
- STEAM certification
Bachelor of Science - Childhood and Early Adolescent Education, Early Development and Education
The Pennsylvania State University
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