Clare Baczewski
Retired Teacher
Summerville,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic retired Teaching Assistant and certified Preschool Teacher with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success is seeking a position with the Charleston School District as a substitute teacher after relocating to South Carolina and taking a Covid related hiatus from the classroom.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Steward Elementary School
Topsfield, MA
09.2005 - 06.2020
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Assessed student assignments and kept detailed data to be used in evaluating students' progress.
- Adhered to predetermined behavior and academic plans and collaborated on adjustments.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social, behavior and communication skills.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, or to differentiate instruction for students on IEPs.
- Attended monthly professional development trainings.
Substitute Teacher, K-3
Tri-Town School Union
Topsfield And Boxford , MA
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Preschool Director
Perry Park Preschool
Groveland, MA
08.1998 - 05.2004
- Established school policies and communicated to staff and parents for well-coordinated and high-quality daily operations.
- Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
- Recruited, selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Framingham State University
Framingham, MA 09.1975 - 05.1979
Skills
IEP management
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Steward Elementary School
09.2005 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-3
Tri-Town School Union
09.2004 - 06.2005
Preschool Director
Perry Park Preschool
08.1998 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Framingham State University
09.1975 - 05.1979
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