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Katrina Clavon

Dacula

Summary

Objective:

Diligent Assistant Principal with proven track record in educational leadership and student development across multiple states. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student performance and supported teacher growth. Demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative environment and effectively manage both instructional and non-instructional tasks.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Principal

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Instructional Coach

Gwinnett County Schools- Dacula Middle School
07.2019 - Current
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Met diverse student population needs by collaboratively planning lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
  • Analyzed formative and summative data and information from diagnostic tests to assist teachers in planning intentional instruction.
  • Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development opportunities as outlined in the school's improvement plan.
  • Served on school's MTSS team to support teachers in implementing researched based interventions.
  • Modeled lessons for teachers.
  • Led and created new teacher cohort to acclimate new teachers to the building.

Special Education Teacher

Gwinnett County Schools- Dacula Middle School
07.2019 - 07.2022
  • Incorporated multiple types of research based teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented engaging, integrated, hands-on lessons with Gwinnett County's AKS standards.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Served as 7th grade special education team leader
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.

Single School Culture Coordinator /Instructional Coach

Palm Beach School District- Highland Elementary
12.2018 - 06.2019
  • Integrated new programs and resources and reinvigorated existing ones to support positive school culture in large title one school
  • Led school level Professional learning communities to plan intentional instruction with grade level teachers.
  • Observed classrooms to provide feedback on behavior management, classroom culture, and instructional strategies.
  • Developed programming to promote skills, talent and high achievement among minority populations.
  • Tracked and reported behavioral data to monitor social and emotional development of students.
  • Conducted individual and team coaching cycles to maximize instructional outcomes.
  • Increased literacy benchmarks through instructional strategies and feedback to teachers.

Elementary Assistant Principal

Marion County School District- Marion Intermediate
08.2016 - 01.2018
  • Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies with fidelity.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
  • Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Significantly improved student behavior and discipline referrals by training, coaching, and leading school wide PBIS initiatives.

Instructional Reading Coach

Marion County Schools- McCormick Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of literacy improvement action and communicated results to teachers and administrators.
  • Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student literacy success.
  • Mentored and coached teachers in literacy with a focus on student achievement.
  • Conducted literacy professional development to increase the use of research based instructional strategies.
  • Led Professional learning community meetings to analyze data and plan intentional lessons to foster student achievement.

3rd/4th GradeTeacher

Marion County Schools- McCormick Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Planned and implemented intentional integrated lessons to meet state standards.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • analyzed both summative and formative data to plan and deliver intentional instruction.

K-12 Visually Impaired Teacher

Arkansas School For The Blind
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Partnered with general education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to students with visual impairments.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
  • Utilized assistive technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.

5th Grade Teacher

Fairfield County Schools- Fairfield Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2011
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet state standards.
  • Incorporated engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using Positive Behavior intervention and supports
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Utilized formative and summative data to plan and deliver intentional instruction.

4th Grade Teacher

Lancaster County Schools- Brooklyn Springs Element
08.2008 - 06.2010
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Utilized formative and summative data to create and deliver intentional lessons to drive student achievement.

Education

Ed.D - Educational Leadership

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05-2026

Ed.S - Educational Leadership

Arkansas State University
State University, AR

M.Ed - Educational Management

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Winthrop University

Skills

  • P>Relationship building and networking
  • P>Group facilitation and presentations
  • P>Student achievement
  • P>Safety awareness
  • P>Organizational skills
  • P>Instructional Leadership
  • Parent engagement and communication

Accomplishments

2025- Gwinnett County Capstone Project- Met with Distinction

2024- Gwinnett County Summer Leadership Institute Presenter

2023- Gwinnett County Summer Leadership Institute Presenter

2022- Gwinnett County's Top 25 Teachers of the year

2021- Dacula Middle School Local Teacher of the year

2017- South Carolina of School Adminstrator Presenter

2013- McCormick Elementary School Teacher of the year

2011- Fairfield Elementary School Teacher of the year

Leadership Development

2025- GCPS Aspiring Leader Program- Cohort 16 (Gwinnett County Public Schools)

2023- Teacher Retention Design Team Member (Gwinnett County Schools)

2022- Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Committee (Gwinnett County Schools)

2022- Dacula Middle School Local School Council (Gwinnett County Schools)

2022- Instructional Coaching Endorsement Completer (Gwinnett County Schools)

2021- Assessment Leadership Team (Gwinnett County Schools)

2018- AVID Summer Institute 

2017- Steven Covey's Leader in Me Institute 

2017- The Flippen Group's Leadership Blueprint 

2016- Duke Energy Leadership Cohort 

2016- Assistant Principal Program for Leadership Excellence (South Carolina State Department of Education)

2016- Center for Executive Leadership Assistant Principal Cohort 

2016- District PBIS Coach (Marion County Schools)

2016- District Strategic Planning Committee (Marion County Schools)

2015- Read to Succeed Instructional Coaching Endorsement

2015- Marion County School District AdvancED Accreditation committee

2015- South Carolina State Department Read to Succeed Cohort


Personal Information

Title: Instructional Coach

Timeline

Assistant Principal

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current

Instructional Coach

Gwinnett County Schools- Dacula Middle School
07.2019 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Gwinnett County Schools- Dacula Middle School
07.2019 - 07.2022

Single School Culture Coordinator /Instructional Coach

Palm Beach School District- Highland Elementary
12.2018 - 06.2019

Elementary Assistant Principal

Marion County School District- Marion Intermediate
08.2016 - 01.2018

Instructional Reading Coach

Marion County Schools- McCormick Elementary
08.2014 - 06.2016

3rd/4th GradeTeacher

Marion County Schools- McCormick Elementary
08.2012 - 06.2014

K-12 Visually Impaired Teacher

Arkansas School For The Blind
06.2011 - 06.2012

5th Grade Teacher

Fairfield County Schools- Fairfield Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2011

4th Grade Teacher

Lancaster County Schools- Brooklyn Springs Element
08.2008 - 06.2010

Ed.S - Educational Leadership

Arkansas State University

M.Ed - Educational Management

Strayer University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Winthrop University

Ed.D - Educational Leadership

Kennesaw State University

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