Teri McClard
Venice,FL
Summary
Skilled K-12 General and Vocal Teacher, proficient in putting on performances as well as teaching students via traditional classroom and multimedia strategies. Experienced Reading Specialist and Interventionist.l
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1981
1981
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Music Teacher/Choir Director
Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144
Hazel Crest, Illinois
08.2007 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects incorporating music topics into core subject areas.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment that is conducive to learning while maintaining high standards of behavior.
- Planned field trips for students related to musical events or locations relevant to particular units being studied.
- Coordination of all building school music programs, the all district spring program involving six K-5 schools and one 7-8 school, and misc other school production events.
RTI Reading Interventionist
Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144
Hazel Crest, Illinois
08.2007 - 06.2024
- Analyzed data from assessments to determine appropriate instructional goals for each student.
- Developed and implemented Individual Education Programs for students with reading disabilities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
President
Kara Graphics, Inc.
Woodridge, IL
08.1989 - 04.2005
- Implemented new technologies to streamline organizational processes when needed.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
- Managed personnel issues including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluation, and termination.
- Managed all payroll, payments and investments.
Jr. High Music Teacher/Youth Choir Director
Evergreen Park District 124
Evergreen Park, Illinois
08.1982 - 06.1988
- Developed and implemented the general music curriculum for grades 7-8.
- Created individual music lesson plans for all students with special needs.
- Collaborated with other teachers in order to create innovative projects that involve multiple disciplines such as art, theatre, dance.
- Attended training sessions and workshops related to current trends in the field of music education.
- Performed regular assessments of student development to measure progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Organized special events, school concerts, music competitions and music examinations.
- Assessed student progress through formal evaluations and informal observations, providing constructive feedback.
Director
Ombudsman Educational Systems
Lombard, Illinois
08.1980 - 05.1982
- Developed and implemented individual lesson plans to ensure educational goals were met in a alternative high school.
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with leadership to set long-term objectives for each student.
- Provide a safe, respectful, drug free and educational learning environment for high school students in an alternative high school setting.
Education
Master of Arts - K-12 Reading Specialist
Concordia University
Riverside, IL 08.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education K-12
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 07.1974 - 12.1978
Lincoln Community High School
Lincoln, ILSkills
- Music curriculum development and implementation
- Classroom management
- Reading Interventionist
- Performance and diagnostic assessment
Timeline
Master of Arts - K-12 Reading Specialist
Concordia University
08.2011 - 05.2013
General Music Teacher/Choir Director
Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144
08.2007 - 06.2024
RTI Reading Interventionist
Prairie Hills Elementary School District 144
08.2007 - 06.2024
President
Kara Graphics, Inc.
08.1989 - 04.2005
Jr. High Music Teacher/Youth Choir Director
Evergreen Park District 124
08.1982 - 06.1988
Director
Ombudsman Educational Systems
08.1980 - 05.1982
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education K-12
Western Illinois University
07.1974 - 12.1978
Lincoln Community High School