Claire Avant
Columbia,WI
Summary
Dynamic First Grade Teacher from Richland One School District, adept in reading instruction and fostering strong relationships. Excelled in integrating technology to enhance learning, significantly improving student engagement. Demonstrated leadership by heading school improvement committees and excelling in problem-solving. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Richland One School District
08.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Helped ostudents develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling first grade readers.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Headed several committees to foster school improvement and collaborate with colleagues.
Server
Pasta Fresca
03.2012 - 07.2018
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items..
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
- Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching With A Focus in Literacy And Reading
University of South Carolina
Columbia05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2018
Skills
- Reading instruction
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Taking initiative
- Leadership
Timeline
First Grade Teacher
Richland One School District
08.2018 - Current
Server
Pasta Fresca
03.2012 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Teaching With A Focus in Literacy And Reading
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of South Carolina
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