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Sylla McClellan

Portland,OR

Summary

I have traveled extensively throughout my childhood and adulthood. It has become a passion for me.


I have always loved teaching - it has proven to be one of my most rewarding experiences.


I started working on my Masters at Reed College, but wasn't able to finish because I was teaching and expecting my first child at the time.


I taught from the required curriculum, but always found that I was able to deepen the rapport between myself and my students by adding activities and projects to enhance what was being taught. I find that students become far more adept at learning when they are able to identify with the subject being presented.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Lycée Francais
09.1988 - 06.1998
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.

Assistant to Vice President - Vineyard Brands

Vineyard Brands - Wine Importers
03.1983 - 08.1988
  • Handled administrative systems to assist senior leadership
  • Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions.
  • Reviewed incoming correspondence and drafted appropriate responses for CEO and other high-level stakeholders.
  • Attracted and retained new members through organizational rebranding and targeting marketing campaigns to specific audiences.
  • Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
  • Attended board and committee meetings

Assistant Editor

The Russian Review - Hoover Institute
02.1973 - 11.1973
  • Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.

Teacher

St Joseph's School
09.1969 - 06.1971
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.

Teacher - 5th Grade

Santa Catalina School
09.1968 - 06.1969
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - European History

Wheaton College
Norton, MA
06.1967

Additional Information

Volunteer activities: Taught French at Briarcliff School

Tutored at Juvenile Hall in Marin County

San Francisco Symphony Women's Association

CASA volunteer

Marin Humane Society

Marin Wildlife Center

Give A Little - Board member - McMinnville, OR


Hobby: Oil painting

Gardening

Timeline

Teacher

Lycée Francais
09.1988 - 06.1998

Assistant to Vice President - Vineyard Brands

Vineyard Brands - Wine Importers
03.1983 - 08.1988

Assistant Editor

The Russian Review - Hoover Institute
02.1973 - 11.1973

Bachelor of Arts - European History

Wheaton College

Teacher

St Joseph's School
09.1969 - 06.1971

Teacher - 5th Grade

Santa Catalina School
09.1968 - 06.1969

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