- Offering time and support to shelters for the unhoused, women, and animals
- Community Cleanup
- Environmental Stewardship
- Gardening
- Herbalism
- Dancing
- Martial Arts
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Tending a community medicine garden in Wheatridge with over 20 medicinal plants
- Music (plays multiple instruments)
- Food justice advocate, working to address food insecurity and promote access to healthy, affordable food
- Baking
- Fire Performance and Flow Arts
- Concerts and Events
Sierra Clute
Edgewater,CO
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with 15 years of experience in early childhood education, skilled in communication, relationship-building, and program coordination. Proven ability to develop engaging content, foster strong partnerships, and manage events. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Reliable team collaborator with results-driven mindset, adapting to changing needs with ease and enthusiasm. Finds fulfillment in using observational skills to find fun and creative ways of solving everyday tasks. Eager to enter a position that offers more challenge and growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Lead Teacher
Colorado Kids Academy
Lakewood, CO
10.2018 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of 35 diverse students.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
- Mentored 4 new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
- Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
- Scheduled conferences with hundreds of parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Assistant/Lead Preschool Teacher
Active Learning Center
Lakewood, CO
06.2011 - 09.2018
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and collaborating with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects.
- Inspired creativity in students by incorporating arts-based activities into lessons, resulting in more engaged learners.
- Championed project-based learning within the school community, resulting in increased student motivation and deeper understanding of course material.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for 2.5 - 5 year old students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
Education
Clinical Certification - Clinical Herbalism
Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism
Lafayette, CO08-2024
Certificate of Teaching - Early Childhood Care And Education
Red Rocks Community College
Lakewood, CO09-2015
No Degree - Business Focus
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO04-2013
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County Open School
Lakewood, CO06-2011
Skills
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Relationship Management & Client Engagement
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Content Creation and Communications
- Training and Mentoring
- Team Building
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Data Tracking and Reporting
- Key Decision Making
- Sensory Integration
- Music and Movement
- Subject Matter Expertise
- Language Acquisition
- Observational Skills
Accomplishments
- Organized monthly mailings for child developmental newsletters.
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid 2026
- Medication Administration 2026
- Notary Public for the state of Colorado 2025
- Ordained Minister 2024
Interests
Timeline
Preschool Lead Teacher
Colorado Kids Academy
10.2018 - Current
Assistant/Lead Preschool Teacher
Active Learning Center
06.2011 - 09.2018
Clinical Certification - Clinical Herbalism
Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism
Certificate of Teaching - Early Childhood Care And Education
Red Rocks Community College
No Degree - Business Focus
Metropolitan State University of Denver
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County Open School