Tiffany Clifton
Mt. Pleasant,SC
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at Meeting Street Academy, specializing in fostering collaborative learning environments. Proven expertise in Creative Curriculum and responsive teaching strategies, enhancing student engagement and achievement. Strong communicator and mentor, dedicated to professional development and nurturing positive school culture. Committed to implementing evidence-based practices in early childhood education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PK Assistant Director
Meeting Street Academy- Charleston
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Mentored teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Fostered a positive school culture by promoting open communication among staff members and celebrating successes together as a team.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Ensured our program adhered to Department of Social Services regulations for licensing, safety, and program quality.
- Assisted the admissions team in the recruitment of preschool students.
PK Teacher
Meeting Street Academy- Charleston
07.2013 - 06.2024
- Designed and facilitated a warm, joyful, and consistent atmosphere that empowered young children to learn, develop and prosper.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively with clear rules and routines, interactive modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently reinforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform lesson planning. small group work and exit tickets.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and progress monitoring.
Teacher
Charleston County School District
01.1997 - 06.2009
- 2nd Grade Teacher
- 5th Grade Teacher
- Grade Level Chair
- Early Childhood Development Assistant
Teacher
Nash Rocky Mount School District
08.1993 - 01.1997
- 1st Grade Teacher
- 3rd Grade Teacher
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Creative Curriculum
- Teaching Strategies GOLD
- Responsive Classroom
- OGAP Math
- LETRS Early Childhood
- Science of Reading
- Heggerty Phonemic Awareness and Early Literacy
- DIAL4 Screener
- Learning Without Tears
- Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Gmail
Certification
SC Teaching Certifiicate
Timeline
PK Assistant Director
Meeting Street Academy- Charleston
07.2023 - 06.2025
PK Teacher
Meeting Street Academy- Charleston
07.2013 - 06.2024
Teacher
Charleston County School District
01.1997 - 06.2009
Teacher
Nash Rocky Mount School District
08.1993 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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