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CHARLENE CLEMENT

CHARLENE CLEMENT

Calgary,AB

Summary

My goal is to provide an all-inclusive, faith-based, literature rich environment where students feel secure and love learning. My expertise is in early childhood education and I have been privileged to teach students in kindergarten through grade 5. As a lifelong learner, I acquired my Master's degree in library science. I frequently look to my colleagues for a chance to collaborate and learn. I believe in fostering a student-centred environment that encourages critical thinking and actively teaches the kindness that Jesus embodies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Kindergarten & Grade 1 Teacher

St. Basil School
2016.09 - Current
  • Strive to create a safe, warm and nurturing classroom environment that promotes all students' emotional well-being and academic growth in an all-inclusive setting.
  • Support students' first exposure to elementary school by developing social skills and teaching self-regulation skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Nurtured student engagement by implementing diverse teaching methods and strategies.
  • Developed strong partnerships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication, involving them in school events, and encouraging their participation in educational decision-making processes.
  • Participated for the Volunteer Tea, Retirement and Sports Day committees.
  • Developed costumes musicals and led additional rehearsals for my and other classes.

Grade 2

John Costello Elementary School
2015.09 - 2016.06
  • This was a one year leave contract.
  • Balanced instruction through Daily 5, guided reading, and phonemic awareness.
  • Development of numeracy skills using manipulatives, technology and real life applications.
  • Created engaging, multi-sensory activities to meet diverse learner needs within divergent cultural and social settings.
  • Use of Fountas and Pinnell as an assessment tool.
  • Use of SMART technology, document cameras, laptops and iPads.
  • Led vocals for hymn sing and liturgies.
  • Volunteer Tea and Sports Day committees

Grade 2

St. Peter & St. Bede Schools
2014.09 - 2015.06
  • A Catholic role model as part of the Community of Caring; assisting with the parish youth group
  • Grade 3 Art Club
  • School Improvement Team

Grade 1

St. Jerome School
2013.09 - 2014.06
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Developed strong partnerships with parents by maintaining open lines of communication, involving them in school events, and encouraging their participation in educational decision-making processes.
  • Volunteer Tea, Retirement and Sports day committees
  • Individual Class Christmas Concert

Classroom Contingency Teacher, Grades 4, 5, 6

Ascension of Our Lord School
2012.10 - 2013.06

This was a half time position.

Worked cooperatively with the teachers of several overpopulated classes and split grades to assist students in reach reaching their learning objectives.

Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Media Coordinator (Teacher-Librarian)

Hickory Grove Elementary School
2011.08 - 2012.05
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers and administrators, assisting students in reaching learning objectives.
  • Collaboration with classroom teachers to assist with the integration of technology creating actively engaged 21st century learners.
  • Development of a comprehensive classroom management plan in cooperation with classroom teachers.
  • Expertise working collaboratively as an information specialist with print and online materials.
  • Extensive revitalization of K-5 collection
  • Deselection, reorganization and management of current school library resources.
  • Acquisition and development of $20,000 of materials aligned with curricula and state standards in collaboration with teachers.
  • Fundraising for additional Media Centre materials through Scholastic Book Fairs.
  • Coach for Battle of the Books competition.
  • Administration of End of Grade testing.
  • Peer Evaluator, New Teacher Mentor
  • Technology, Parent Volunteer, and Science Materials Committees

Teacher-Librarian

Hickory Grove School
2011.01 - 2012.01

Media Coordinator (Teacher-Librarian)

Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary
2009.08 - 2011.05
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers and administrators, assisting students in reaching learning objectives.
  • Collaboration with classroom teachers to assist with the integration of technology creating actively engaged 21st century learners.
  • Development of a comprehensive classroom management plan in cooperation with classroom teachers.
  • Expertise working collaboratively as an information specialist with print and online materials.
  • Extensive revitalization of K-5 collection
  • Deselection, reorganization and management of current school library resources.
  • Acquisition and development of $20,000 of materials aligned with curricula and state standards in collaboration with teachers.
  • Fundraising for additional Media Centre materials through Scholastic Book Fairs.
  • Coach for Battle of the Books competition.
  • Administration of End of Grade testing.
  • Peer Evaluator, New Teacher Mentor
  • Technology, Parent Volunteer, and Science Materials Committees

Teacher-Librarian

Elizabeth Cashwell School
2009.01 - 2011.01

Kindergarten/Grade One

Rockfish Hoke School
2005.01 - 2008.01

Grade One

Ascension of Our Lord School
2004.01 - 2005.01

Education

Master of Library Science - School Licensure GPA 4.0

East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
08.2009

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -

University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
04.1996

Skills

  • Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Program
  • Balanced instruction through Daily 5, guided reading, and phonemic awareness.
  • Experience creating engaging, multi-sensory activities to meet diverse learner needs within divergent cultural and social settings.
  • Expertise working collaboratively as an information specialist with print and online materials.
  • Use of SMART technology, document cameras, laptops and iPads.
  • Organization and costumes for Christmas concert (K-6), Hymn Sing, costumes for (K-3) for The Little Mermaid school musical.
  • A Catholic role model as part of the Community of Caring.
  • Compete reorganization and management of several school libraries through collection revitalization, budgeting, purchasing and fundraising.
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Administration of diagnostic standardized tests.
  • New Teacher Mentor
  • Collaborative Teamwork

References

  • Dave McFarland, Principal, St. Basil School, Calgary, AB 403-500-2108
  • Tony Dal Cin, Principal, St. Mary's High School, Calgary, AB 403-500-2024
  • David Gustavson, Former Principal, St. Jerome Elementary School, Calgary, AB 403-500-2115

Languages

Timeline

Kindergarten & Grade 1 Teacher

St. Basil School
2016.09 - Current

Grade 2

John Costello Elementary School
2015.09 - 2016.06

Grade 2

St. Peter & St. Bede Schools
2014.09 - 2015.06

Grade 1

St. Jerome School
2013.09 - 2014.06

Classroom Contingency Teacher, Grades 4, 5, 6

Ascension of Our Lord School
2012.10 - 2013.06

Media Coordinator (Teacher-Librarian)

Hickory Grove Elementary School
2011.08 - 2012.05

Teacher-Librarian

Hickory Grove School
2011.01 - 2012.01

Media Coordinator (Teacher-Librarian)

Elizabeth Cashwell Elementary
2009.08 - 2011.05

Teacher-Librarian

Elizabeth Cashwell School
2009.01 - 2011.01

Kindergarten/Grade One

Rockfish Hoke School
2005.01 - 2008.01

Grade One

Ascension of Our Lord School
2004.01 - 2005.01

Master of Library Science - School Licensure GPA 4.0

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education -

University of Calgary
CHARLENE CLEMENT