Clarece Word
Bossier City
Summary
Educational leader with proven track record in fostering academic success and building strong teams. Adept at strategic planning, managing school operations, and nurturing student development.
Experienced with educational leadership, curriculum development, and staff management. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance academic programs and foster supportive learning environment. Knowledge of best practices in student engagement and school administration to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 3 Remediation Summer School Principal
Creswell Elementary School
05.2025 - Current
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and administration of Grade 3 Summer Remediation with fidelity.
- Support teachers through walk-throughs and feedback with coaching/support.
- Development of daily schedules (Para/Enrichment/Support/Lunch/Morning & Afternoon dismissal).
- Monitor daily attendance of students attending program; Communicate weekly attendance of students to the district.
- Communicate with Bus Drivers and Parents to ensure transportation/routes of students to and from school.
- Assist School Testing Coordinator with ensuring that all students are located in correct mClass groups in Amplify and all students are tested at end of Summer Remediation Program.
- Manager of Summer Faculty/Staff Timesheets/Inputter of Summer Faculty & Staff Payroll PR2
- Ensure ongoing parental communication through JCampus, letters, and phone calls throughout Summer program.
Instructional Coordinator
A.C. Steere Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- SBLC Chairperson
- School Testing Coordinator
- PLC Facilitator
- Create scheduling for Dibels Literacy
- Screener and ensure that all teachers are trained, students are tested and scores are inputted into Illuminate/Amplify.
- Make database instructional decisions regarding student needs.
- Ensure lessons follow 5 Steps for Effective Learning (NIET), are aligned Louisiana Common Core Standards, and are measured according to rigorous yet attainable goals.
- Ensure instruction is Proficiently aligned to NIET Rubric.
- Conduct Teacher Observations, providing Specific Feedback & Support
- Model effective teaching and instructional planning and decision-making, supply teachers with curricular materials that allow them to implement the curriculum with fidelity.
Instructional Coordinator
Werner Park Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
- RTI Coordinator
- 504 Chairperson
- PLC Facilitator
- Compile school-wide data from iSTEEP and PBIS for SBLC.
- Progress monitor students involved in the RtI process to ensure that interventions are implemented with fidelity and show student progress.
- Implement the 3 Tier RtI instructional systems to increase student achievement.
- Make database instructional decisions regarding student needs.
- Ensure lessons follow 5 Steps for Effective Learning (NIET), are aligned Louisiana Common Core Standards, and are measured according to rigorous yet attainable goals.
- Ensure instruction is Proficiently aligned to NIET Rubric.
- Conduct Teacher Observations, providing Specific Feedback & Support
- Model effective teaching and instructional planning and decision-making
- Gather pertinent data (academic and behavioral) on students by conducting classroom observations, interviewing teachers, parents, and the student and gather student history through report cards, work samples, iSTEEP testing, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support data, and Curriculum Based Assessments.
- Supply teachers with curricular materials that allow them to implement the curriculum with fidelity.
Master Teacher
Queensborough Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Administrative & Leadership Team Member
- Analyzed student data to identify student learning goals;
- Assisted in developing school academic achievement plan;
- Planned and Conducted Weekly Cluster Meetings
- Monitor goal-setting activities, classroom follow-up and goal attainment for cluster groups;
- Taught 4th Grade Math Class (Field Testing Class)
4th Grade Math Teacher
A.C. Steere Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Teacher Leader
- Grade Level Chairperson- Planned and implemented lessons along with assisting peer teachers.
- Buddy Teacher- Assisted incoming and first-year teachers with classroom management, lesson preparation, and delivery of instruction.
- Caddo Parish Math Task Force Member.
3rd Grade Math Teacher
Mansfield Elementary School
09.2015 - 08.2016
4th Grade Teacher
Forest Hill Elementary School
08.2010 - 09.2015
- Teacher Leader
- Grade Level Chairperson- Planned and implemented lessons along with assisting peer teachers.
- Buddy Teacher- Assisted incoming and first-year teachers with classroom management and lesson preparation and delivery of instruction.
- Cheerleading Sponsor
6th and 8th Grade Math Teacher, 6th-8th Grade Exploratory Keyboarding Teacher
Newton Smith Middle School, Shreveport, LA
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Cheerleading Sponsor
- School Improvement Plan Consultant- Assisted with developing and preparing School Improvement Plan to school faculty and staff.
- School Website Coordinator- Created, Maintained, and Updated school website.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Northside Elementary School, Shreveport, LA
08.2006 - 05.2009
- Grade Level Chairperson- Planned and implemented lessons along with assisting peer teachers.
- Technology Support Contact Person- Assisted teachers with questions and concerns involving computers and computer software.
- School Improvement Plan Consultant- Assisted with developing and preparing School Improvement Plan and Presenting Plan to school faculty and staff.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
Louisiana Tech University
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
05.2005
Skills
- PK-5 standards alignment
- Expertise in SBLC procedures
- Behavior management in school setting
- Long-term planning for PLC and ILT
- Building effective parent relationships
- Teacher observation and feedback
Accomplishments
- August 2024-Present- Caddo Principal Intern
- May 2013- Teacher of the Year- Forest Hill Elementary School. Caddo Parish Elementary Teacher of the Year Division Winner.
- January 2013- QSM Grant Winner- Audience Response System.
- November 2012- Presenter at LSTA and LATM (Louisiana Science Teacher’s Association, Louisiana Teachers of Mathematics) Conference.
- May 2012- Principal’s Influence Award- Forest Hill Elementary School.
- May 2009- Teacher of the Year- Northside Elementary School.
- January 2009- Alliance for Education Grant Winner- Classroom Library.
- November 2004- ETS Recognition of Excellence- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge
- Praxis score ranked top 15% of all test-takers: High level of Proficiency for professional educators.
- November 2004- ETS Recognition of Excellence- PLT: Principals of Learning & Teaching: Grades K-6.
Affiliations
- Louisiana Teachers of Mathematics
- Louisiana Science Teachers Association
- American Federation of Teachers
Timeline
Grade 3 Remediation Summer School Principal
Creswell Elementary School
05.2025 - Current
Instructional Coordinator
A.C. Steere Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Coordinator
Werner Park Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2023
Master Teacher
Queensborough Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
4th Grade Math Teacher
A.C. Steere Elementary School
08.2016 - 05.2019
3rd Grade Math Teacher
Mansfield Elementary School
09.2015 - 08.2016
4th Grade Teacher
Forest Hill Elementary School
08.2010 - 09.2015
6th and 8th Grade Math Teacher, 6th-8th Grade Exploratory Keyboarding Teacher
Newton Smith Middle School, Shreveport, LA
08.2009 - 05.2010
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Northside Elementary School, Shreveport, LA
08.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Science - Curriculum & Instruction
Louisiana Tech University
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