Tracy Clark
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Upbeat team player devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Nancy Neal Elementary School
2017.08 - 2023.05
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Roberta Tipps Elementary School
2006.08 - 2016.05
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Collaborated with administrators to develop school-wide initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
Elementary School Teacher, 2nd/3rd Grade
Palm River Elementary School
1994.08 - 1996.05
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
Education
Gifted And Talented Education Specialist Cohort - Gifted And Talented Education
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL12.1991
Skills
- Google Applications
- Time Management
- Continuous Improvement Planning
- Developing Social Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Multimedia Instruction
- Behavioral Improvement
- Cultural Awareness
- Daily Facility Operations
- Safety Awareness
- Smart Board Technology
- Standards Compliance
- Creative Questioning
- Instructional Techniques
- Google Slides
- Positive Interactions
- Special Projects
- Problem-Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- Earned "Teacher of the Year" in 2019-2020 school year.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Collaborated with team of 6-10 annually in the development of new teachers. MISD KEEPS Program
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Nancy Neal Elementary School
2017.08 - 2023.05
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Roberta Tipps Elementary School
2006.08 - 2016.05
Elementary School Teacher, 2nd/3rd Grade
Palm River Elementary School
1994.08 - 1996.05
Gifted And Talented Education Specialist Cohort - Gifted And Talented Education
Hardin-Simmons University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Florida
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