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** Yolanda Clark ** 3816 Cobblestone Lane, Port Arthur, Texas 77640 (C) (409) 543-5964; (W) (409) 984-8700; (H) (409) 727 - 6703; yclark@paisd.org ** Education/ Certification ** M. Admin. Education Administration, Lamar University Beaumont, TX Expected (August 2011)

BBA Management, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, 1992

Principal Certificate Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas (In progress)

Teacher Certificate Self Contained Grades 1-8, Texas K-8 Elementary Math, Texas

** Administrative and Leadership ** ** Experience ** ** Math Department Chairperson, ** ** Abraham Lincoln School of Technology, Port Arthur, TX 2009-present **


 * Conduct departmental Professional Development Communities that consist of promoting inquires, analyzing data, researching best practices, developing action plans based on the result generated, and sharing information with administration, faculty and staff
 * Implement a Math department Collaborative teaching plan that promotes positive teacher communication regarding units and lesson methodology, classroom management, and student achievement.
 * Planned and implemented various in-service programs designed to improve teacher performance and student learning.
 * Created and implemented focus groups designed to increase student participations while decreasing referral and the use of anecdotal records
 * Evaluate all Math teachers using both informal and formal evaluation instruments

** Campus Grade Level Chair ** ** Stephen **** F. Austin Middle school, Port Arthur, TX **


 * Collaborated with all subject areas to ensure student performance, increase parental involvement, and decrease classroom disruptions
 * Coordinated and implemented in-services programs for teachers and parents in Mathematical concepts to increase performance on state mandated exams

** District’s vertical Alignment Team ** ** Port Arthur **** Independent School District, 1999-2010 **


 * Planned and presented various in-services in mathematics form k-12 grade to introduce teachers to best practices, technology and student learning styles
 * Aligned school curricula, created strong district wide emphasis on use of manipulative and hands-on learning

** Academic Decathlon Coach ** ** Abraham **** Lincoln School **** of Technology, Port Arthur TX, 2009-2010 ** ** Stephan **** F. Austin Middle School ****, Port Arthur, TX, 2007-2008 **


 * Created a successful academic team that won the district’s academic decathlon competition yearly while maintaining 3.5 grade point average throughout the year
 * Incorporated successful strategies to increase retention, generate enthusiasm for learning and enhance cognitive skills

** Number Sense and General Math Academic Coach ** ** Stephen **** F. Austin Middle School ****, Port Arthur, TX, 2003-2008 ** ** Abraham **** Lincoln School **** of Technology, Port Arthur, TX, 2008-2009 **

** Teaching Experience **
 * Created a successful academic team that placed in regional competition yearly while maintaining a positive learning environment
 * Incorporated successful strategies to increase retention, generate enthusiasm for learning and enhance cognitive skills

** Middle School Math Teacher ** ** Woodrow **** Wilson Middle School ****, Port Arthur, TX, 1993-2003 **
 * Supported interactive program, HOSTS (Helping One Student To Succeed)
 * Maintained a mentor program with over one mentors
 * Taught Middle school Math

** Middle School Math Teacher ** ** Stephen **** F. Austin Middle School, Port Arthur, TX 2003-2008 **
 * Productive teacher in the SUMIT honors program
 * Parent Contact person for Honor Society

** Middle School Math Teacher ** ** Abraham **** Lincoln School **** Of Technology, Port Arthur, TX 2008-(Present) **
 * Evaluate teacher performances to maintain Recognized rating
 * Cross curriculum chair person for department
 * Site based appointee to enhance school performance

** References **

** Dr. Edna Edwards, Elementary Math Supervisor, Port Arthur ISD ** 733 5thStreet Port Arthur, Texas 77640 (409) 351 – 4849

** Ms. LaSonya Baptist, Principal of Lincoln Middle School, Port Arthur ISD ** ** 1023 Abe. Lincoln Ave. ** Port Arthur, Texas 77642 (409) 338 – 1561 (409) 982 – 2847 Fax

** Mr. Jamal Abdul-Jabbar, Assistant Principal of Memorial High School, Port Arthur ISD ** 3501 Sgt. Lucian Drive Port Arthur, Texas 77640 (409)984 – 4000 (409) 985 – 3376 Fax