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Quanithia Clark

Stone Mountain,MI

Summary

Experienced educator with 4 years of creating engaging learning environments for diverse student populations. Skilled in curriculum design aligned with educational standards to promote academic growth and critical thinking. Proven track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support student success and well-being. Adept at integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies to enhance classroom learning. Committed to continuous professional development and creating inclusive, motivating classrooms for lifelong learners.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Dekalb County School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Planned lessons according to state standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

TEACHER

Henry County School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Establish a positive relationship with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and student engagement.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons.
  • Teach an effective curriculum using Common Core Standards which includes differentiated instruction (according to student ability and skill level) and interdisciplinary teaching.
  • Establish a classroom behavior management plan at the beginning of each school year and modified as needed based on student's behavior and need.
  • Schedule and facilitates parent teacher conference (using the best possible method suitable for both teacher and parent) continuously to keep parents up-to-date and on track with children academic performance.

PARAPROFESSIONAL

DeKalb County School District
08.2017 - 02.2021
  • Worked with interrelated students (K-5) Disabilities included: OHI, MOID, VI, AUT, SEL.
  • Assist with basic education principles while complying with IEP and ARD goals.
  • Assist Lead- Teacher with daily duties.
  • Assist students with modified classwork.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Kindercare
08.2012 - 05.2018
  • Developed and instructed age-appropriate lesson plans that encouraged physical, emotional, social, and academic growth maintain.
  • Created individual students' portfolios including skills checklists, labeled work samples, and narratives.
  • Reported on areas needing improvements Interacted extensively with parents to provide progress reports.

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Implemented whole group small group and one on one instruction using developmentally appropriate practice.
  • Set up classroom, daily schedules, and hallway bulletin boards.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus of the entire group.

Education

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08-2023

Skills

  • Effective lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Parent Communication
  • Team Player
  • Task prioritization
  • Collaboration with Colleague
  • Creative thinking
  • Relationship building
  • Professional development
  • Teaching strategies
  • Lesson planning
  • Technology integration

Timeline

Teacher

Dekalb County School District
08.2022 - Current

TEACHER

Henry County School District
08.2021 - 08.2022

PARAPROFESSIONAL

DeKalb County School District
08.2017 - 02.2021

PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Kindercare
08.2012 - 05.2018

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Amazing Kingdom Christian Academy
06.2011 - 07.2012

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University
Quanithia Clark