Carrie Clausen

5040 Eisenhower Ave, # 24, Alexandria, VA, 22304

(920)-676-9601 carrieclausen14@gmail.com www.linkedin.com/pub/carrie-clausen/52/b79/a0

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Objectives
A dedicated and passionate education professional looking for a position working with youth to utilize skills in educational
programming and curriculum design in a collaborative and enthusiastic environment.

Education
Bachelor of Science Degree May 2014
St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI
MAJOR: Biology MINOR: English CERTIFICATION: Early Adolescent-Adolescent Education GPA: 3.76/4.0
HONORS: Deans List, Distinguished Trustees Scholarship for Academics, Diversity Scholarship, Honors Student,
ETS Recognition of Excellence Award on Praxis II for English and Biology
Wisconsin Initial Educator License 1300-English (EA-A) and 1605-Biology (EA-A)

Teaching Experience
Middle School Teacher, 6th and 7th grade Science
February 2015Current
Alexandria City Public Schools
Taught two 6th grade and two 7th grade science classes, along with co-taught an extended day reading intervention class
Implemented and designed curriculum created to engage students and increase comprehension and achievement
Collaborated with a teaching team to improve achievement and behavior
Instructed students using a variety of methods including, direct instruction, inquiry-based learning, hands-on lab
experiences and technology integration
Helped students prepare for the SOL by practicing test taking techniques, implementing differentiation, using various
intervention strategies and reinforcing key concepts
Substitute Teacher, 6th grades Social Studies and Communication Arts
September 2014December 2014
Pulaski Community School District
Served as a long-term substitute teacher, teaching two blocks of Communication Arts and one Social Studies class
Collaborated with a teaching team including other house teachers and a special education teacher
Designed and implemented lessons including an independent novel unit, a paragraph writing unit, and a stone age unit
Worked with students from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels, including students with social, behavioral, and
learning disabilities
Student Teacher, Communication Arts

April 2014 June 2014

Pulaski Community Middle School, Pulaski, WI

Taught three communication arts classes, one high communication arts class, and a PCMS Press GO Time
Developed units such as poetry, argumentative essays, and public speaking using a variety of educational techniques
including group work, discussions, and technology integration
Worked with and differentiated for students of all backgrounds including those with IEPs and ELL students, as well as,
students of varying academic abilities
Used a myriad of classroom management techniques to engage students and create a positive learning environment

Student Teacher, Biology and Advanced Biology

January 2014 April 2014

De Pere High School, De Pere, WI

Taught two biology classes and three advanced biology classes
Developed units such as evolution, taxonomy, and meiosis utilizing a balance of student and teacher directed
activities
Employed various assessment techniques, both formative and summative, such as tests, quizzes, 3-2-1, and exit slips
Worked with and differentiated for students of all backgrounds including those with IEPs and ELL students

Used a variety of instructional methods including student-directed, teacher-directed, gradual release of responsibility,
and hands-on labs
Learned about and explored the implications of the new teacher effectiveness system and the Danielson Framework

Career Related Experience

Technology Support and Communications Staff
School Software Group, Appleton, WI

May 2014-October 2014

Updated teacher-friendly training documentation and videos for BuildYourOwnCurriculum focusing on clear, concise,
step-by-step instructions for using the software and creating quality curriculum and assessments
Rewrote and redesigned teacher-friendly training documentation and videos for BuildYourOwnCurriculum+ focusing
on explaining the new system in a straight-forward and simple-to-understand manner
Practiced quality customer support by contacting customers to help them schedule training and check in on their
progress with the system, offering assistance as needed
Answered support calls and emails, providing customers with timely and understandable solutions to their problems
Served as a collaborator from the educator perspective as the company designed and created a new student
management system

Tutor
June 2013 August 2014
Tutored children grades fifth to eighth in a variety of subjects including math, Spanish, science, biology, English,
religion and social studies
Focused on developing strong study skills so the students could become successful, self-motivated learners
Writing Center Consultant
August 2011 May 2014
St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI
Met with students and made them feel comfortable reviewing their paper to improve appointment effectiveness
Provided students with tips to improve their writing in general and with suggestions to improve their current paper
Communicated with professors about the needs of their students
Head Consultant Senior Year: organized and created writing center schedule, trained and evaluated new consultants,
solved day-to-day problems, oversaw writing center staff, and facilitated staff meetings
B.A.S.I.C. Instructor
August 2013 January 2014
Holy Family School, Green Bay, WI
Led after school care program
Assisted with homework and supervised younger children
Worked one-on-one with an autistic child to improve his classroom behavior and overall feelings about school
Designed and implemented fun, intellectually engaging activities for a grade range of 4K to sixth grade
Playground Leader (Parkee)
June 2013 August 2013
Seymour Park, Green Bay, WI
Organized and implemented the Seymour Park Playground Program designed to give kids something safe and
educational to do during the summer months
Enforced park rules and ensured safety of all park patrons
Oversaw field trips to other parks, the farmers market, and Bay Beach designed to expand participant horizons
Designed and implemented Special Event Days including Alien Invasion, Happy Halloween, Around the World, and
Lets Go Camping
Created and ran a booth and a float for the Kiddie Carnival and Parade to raise money for end-of-summer picnic
Created community and rapport with children of various ages, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic status
Provided a safe place for children struggling with homelessness, divorce, hunger, gang pressure, and other issues

Education Intern
May 2012 August 2012
Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, WI
Designed kid-friendly and fun educational programming materials
Led school-group tours through the Early Wisconsin, Prehistoric Cultures, Football, Dinosaur and What is Art? exhibits
Updated tour scripts for the Prehistoric Cultures, Early Wisconsin, and Dinosaur tours
Answered patron questions and assisted them during their visit to the museum
Researched and contacted potential presenters about the opportunity to assist with StagePLACE, an interactive
exhibit about the history of the Northeastern Wisconsin area

Extracurricular Activities
Cru Bible Study Leader and Secretary
August 2013-May 2014
Led faith-based Bible studies and mentored younger students through their first year at college
First Year Experience Mentor
Lead a variety of informational sessions for incoming first year students
Foster communio and connections for a group of twelve first year students

August 2013-May 2014

Avid PenPal
Spring 2013
Communicated with at-risk students from Green Bay East and West to encourage them to stay in school, work hard,
and pursue college
Green Bay Southwest High School AmeriCorps Tutor
Provided additional academic support for struggling students and teen-parents

January 2013-May 2013

Technology Skills
Familiar with a variety of presentation formats including PowerPoint, SmartBoard and Prezi
Proficient using the features of Google Drive to enrich and enhance student learning
Knowledgeable about BuildYourOwnCurriculum and BuildYourOwnAssessment
Understands website design and capable of effectively utilizing websites in the classroom
Experienced in effectively integrating technology into the classroom
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerSchool, and SchoolNet
Teaching Portfolio
http://carrieclausenportfolio.weebly.com/resume.html