Gabrielle M.

Clark
gabe.desano@gmail.com | (586) 612-6996 | www.clarkgabeportfolio.weebly.com
EDUCATION

North Carolina Professional Elementary Educator Continuing License

Michigan Professional Elementary Certificate
Endorsements: Educational Technology, Language Arts, & Integrated Science
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH August 2018
Master of Education Classroom Technology
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI May 2013
Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

3rd Grade Teacher August 2020- Present

Ravenscroft School | Raleigh, NC
● Integrate schoolwide curriculum and 4C’s instruction to provide a student centered learning environment
● Employ Canvas as our schoolwide LMS for classroom assignments, formative assessments, and parent communication
● Analyze student data to differentiate learning through the use of formative assessment digital tools and strategy groups
● Provide after school tutoring to students who benefit from small group and one-on-one instruction in math and reading
● Create a Chromebook Contract with third graders to promote digital citizenship throughout the school year
● Teamed up with our Innovation and Design Teacher to offer an after school Board Game Club to encourage strategy and
innovative thinking within students
● Maximize parent engagement through the use of a class Instagram page and Zoom Mystery Readers
● Currently planning an after school STEMtastic Club to start in March with a focus on design thinking and creativity
● Mentor a new second grade teacher to Ravenscroft by answering logistical and instructional questions
● Heighten student engagement in learning by utilizing Pear Deck, Kahoot, Jamboard, Padlet, and Blooket
● Provide personalized spelling instruction through the use of Vocabulary A-Z
● Create Google Cloud Assignments using Canvas to provide students with timely feedback during writing workshop
● Formatively assess students using math exit tickets accessible to the student, teacher, and parents on Kami
● Currently organizing after school PD sessions to start in March focused on technology integration
● Collaborate with grade level colleagues on summer grants to ensure best practices within third grade units
● Develop engaging and high interest slide decks for reading workshop mini lessons
● Partner with Ravenscroft librarians to deliver multidisciplinary units focused on research and digital citizenship through the
use of World Book Kids and Pebble Go electronic databases
● Engage students using Book Creator within our informational writing unit
● Encourage student curiosity by incorporating a weekly Wonder Wednesday using Wonderopolis
● Taught in a hybrid setting with students both in the classroom and online simultaneously through the utilization of Owl
cameras and Canvas

3rd Grade Teacher August 2019 – June 2020

Reedy Creek Elementary | Cary, NC
● Analyzed and integrated technology into lessons to encourage empowered learning and student discovery using Discovery
Education
● Designed scaffolds to support learners and increase mastery of content during EL All Block
● Engaged math learners through immediate feedback using Socrative
● Led students in creating meaningful green screen projects for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
● Utilized Google Classroom to provide opportunities for application of learning and student engagement
● Pushed each child on their individual learning pathway through daily use of DreamBox Learning
● Analyzed student data from multiple access points to modify instruction and provide differentiation for all learners
● Promoted social emotional learning and leadership skills in students through the Positivity Project
● Fostered relationships with parents by communicating through Remind, Talking Points, and weekly progress reports
● Instilled a growth mindset in third grade learners by creating personalized digital learning portfolios
● Collaborated with cross grade level colleagues to analyze math data and develop strategies for improvement
● Created innovative student choice boards during e-learning to encourage student discovery and engagement
3rd Grade Teacher July 2015 – June 2019
Pleasant Ridge Elementary | Saline, MI
● Served as a Seesaw Ambassador by coaching teachers in digital learning best practices
● Analyzed and integrated technology into everyday lessons and routines using the Triple EEE Framework
● Developed learning assessments and instruction aligned to Common Core and 4Cs with opportunities for innovation
● Designed and implemented a Michigan Geography PBL using the Gold Standard project design elements
● Provided timely and descriptive feedback to students using digital tools that allow students to self-assess and set goals
● Built trusting relationships with parents through continuous communication using emails, blog posts, Seesaw, and Twitter
● Personalized student learning through digital tools and strategy groups, pushing each student on their own learning path
● Encouraged empowered learning and ownership through flipped phonics and math lessons using Nearpod and Educreations
● Facilitated innovative design and creativity through Makerspace experiences tied to learning targets
● Fueled student centered learning by creating a classroom mini society and classroom government
● Organized a Poetry Slam to celebrate student learning and writing at a local coffee shop
● Promoted student self-regulation and student choice through flexible seating
● Consulted with the special education team to provide accommodations aligned to IEP goals
● Fostered innovative learning experiences through the use of Do Ink, Breakout EDU, and Thinglink
● Invited experts into the classroom from Pure Michigan to create an authentic project based learning experience
● Organized student council with another third grade teacher in efforts to foster leadership skills in third grade learners
● Teamed with a first grade teacher to introduce Genius Hour to our 1st and 3rd graders to nurture creativity and innovation

3rd Grade Teacher August 2013 – July 2015

Holmes Elementary | Ypsilanti, MI
● Employed a balanced literacy program for reading and writing
● Challenged each individual learner through reading and writing conferences using the CAFÉ reading strategies
● Differentiated math instruction through guided math groups and the math workshop model
● Set student goals and tracked student data and growth through the use of student data folders
● Administered Reading A-Z benchmark assessments four times throughout the year to guide flexible reading groups
● Provided differentiated behavioral plans for students in need of support
● Advocated and fundraised for a classroom iPad for my students to use during math and literacy workshop
● Organized and successfully co-directed a math curriculum night to promote parent involvement

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Third Grade Co-Team Leader Fall 2021 – Present

Ravenscroft School | Raleigh, NC
● Collaborate with grade level colleagues and other team leaders to promote school wide initiatives
● Coach teammates with the adoption and integration of Canvas as our LMS
● Order supplies, organize field trips, and manage grade level’s yearly budget
● Plan and run grade level PLC meetings through the use of time management, organized agendas, and calendar invites
● Partner with grade level parent representatives to promote third grade events and volunteering opportunities

Assessment Literacy Network School Team Leader Fall 2016 – June 2019
Pleasant Ridge Elementary | Saline, MI
● Planned and facilitated professional development for teachers focused on instructional design and assessment practices
● Coached and motivated teachers in self-assessment and goal setting
● Modeled ISTE Standards for Educators in the areas of instructional design and facilitation
● Worked directly with classroom teachers designing sound instructional units with embedded technology and 4C’s
opportunities
● Collaborated with Washtenaw and Livingston County teachers and leaders through Assessment Literacy Network meetings
● Presented my use of formative assessments and feedback to other teachers and administrators at the WISD
● Partnered with another teacher to research, design, implement, and share two interdisciplinary units with a focus on real
world problems, aligned to NGSS and Common Core Reading and Writing Standards
Saline Area Schools Teacher Leadership Team Fall 2017 – June 2019
Pleasant Ridge Elementary | Saline, MI
● Attended district teacher leader training focused on district goals for the upcoming year
● Worked closely with grade level chairs to plan professional development for early release days
● Brainstormed strategies to help facilitate district initiatives to teachers and staff
● Connected and learned from other innovative school districts at the EdLeader 21 Annual Conference

Assessment Literacy Network School Team Leader Fall 2014 – June 2015
Holmes Elementary School | Ypsilanti, MI
● Extended my knowledge of summative and formative assessment practices
● Collaborated with Washtenaw and Livingston County teachers to produce student friendly targets and quality assessments

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, GRANTS

Michigan Teacher of the Year Regional Semifinalist | 2019

Project Lead the Way Classroom Teacher | 2016-2019
Saline Area Schools Learning Symposium | Co Presenter 2018 Math Workshop | Presenter 2017 Formative Assessment
Buck Institute for Education | PBL 101 Completion 2018
Technology Mediated Learning at Google For Education | Co Presenter 2018
Foundation for Saline Area Schools | Grant Awardee 2018 Virtual Reality Headsets
Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning | Member 2016
Pleasant Ridge Parent Teacher Association | Grant Awardee 2016 Standing Desks for Flexible Seating