Clara Price
Tolleson
Summary
Dynamic educator and leader with a proven track record at BTW. Head Start, adept in classroom management and critical thinking. Excelled in fostering student engagement and academic growth, enhancing team collaboration at Three Rivers Community College Child Care Center. Skilled in motivating students and staff, achieving significant improvements in learning outcomes and operational efficiency. Special Education hours and work experience with children with various strengths and disabilities. Directly worked with children visually impaired(Blind) and children hearing impaired (deaf).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
BTW. Head Start
08.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Paraprofessional
Legacy School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Customer Service Representative
Consumer Cellular Phone Service
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson City State School
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Visually Impaired (Blind)Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.
- Hearing Impaired Auditory training and speech reading practices; • Instruction in oral and written vocabulary and connected language; • Interagency relationships and effective methods of program coordination; • Learning theory based.Organize, prioritize and deliver a variety of instructional strategies
- .Expresses ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
- Provided emotional support to students and families.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
Assist Director
Three Rivers Community College Child Care Center
06.2006 - 08.2010
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and work directly with center director to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Train and coach Teachers in providing a safe- healthy teaching environment.
- Schedule staff for daily operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO09.2014
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MO05.2012
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Child Development
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Teacher
BTW. Head Start
08.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Legacy School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Customer Service Representative
Consumer Cellular Phone Service
09.2020 - 07.2021
Special Education Teacher
Jefferson City State School
08.2016 - 09.2019
Assist Director
Three Rivers Community College Child Care Center
06.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Central Methodist University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Three Rivers Community College
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