apply_geo Claire Riddell (Riddellc, ID: 489)
CTQ-FL (ID: 253)
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(904) 521-4485
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8721 Goodbys Trace Court
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Jacksonville
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FL
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US
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Female
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30-39
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White/Caucasian
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First Grade Teacher
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Waterleaf Elementary
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Duval County Public Schools
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public
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N/A
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Array
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Other honors, awards, and recognitions
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Volunteer, Jacksonville Public Education Fund 2011-Present
Facilitator of “kitchen-table” conversations, as a part of the ONE X ONE Campaign to engage citizens across Jacksonville in in-depth discussions about aspirations for our community and schools and what needs to happen to achieve that vision.
Participant, Jacksonville Human Rights Commission Study Circle 2009-2011
An Action Forum designed by the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission to discuss and problem solve around issues of racial and ethnic disparities.
Participant, Urban Education Symposium 2009, 2011, 2012
The symposium was designed to engage public school educators, administrators, parents, students, community stakeholders, and supporting agencies in dialogue regarding how to best foster high levels of academic, social, cultural and moral achievement and success for young Black males.
Instructor: Women’s Center of Jacksonville 2006
Facilitated a summer math course for women who where studying for the GED test.
Teaching Experience and Leadership Roles
Duval County District Instructional Coach 2011-Present
Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership, Jacksonville, Florida
Primary Teacher 2005-2011
Mandarin Oaks Elementary, Jacksonville, Florida
Duval County Multicultural and Diversity Committee 2010-Present
Committee Member
Clinical Educator Training 2008
Schultz Center for Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida
Professional Development Facilitator 2009-Present
Mandarin Oaks Elementary, Jacksonville, Florida
Aspiring Leaders Academy 2010-Present
Schultz Center for Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida
Florida Assessment In Reading (FAIR) Master Trainer 2009-Present
Florida Department of Education, Florida
Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2010-Present
Board Member, Florida
Aspiring Coaches Academy 2011
Duval County Public Schools
Schultz Center for Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, Florida
Presentations and Writings
K-2 Writer for Pearson Foundation Common Core Curriculum 2011-Present
National Writing Team
Presenter, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2011
Interactive White Board in an Inquiry Based Classroom
Presenter, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2011
Connecting Algebra and Geometry in the Primary Classroom
Social Studies Curriculum Review 2010
Pearson Education
Curriculum Mapping for Envision and Investigations 2010
Pearson Education
Task Developer, (FCR-STEM) 2009-Present
Math Formative Assessment System (MFAS) Project
Presenter, Florida Council of Teacher of Mathematics 2009
Exploring Equality in the Elementary Classroom
Presenter, Florida Council of Teacher of Mathematics 2009
Generalizations, Connections and Ideas: Exploring the Role of Algebra in the Elementary School
Guest Presenter, Math Methods for Elementary Teachers 2009
University of North Florida
Author, State Math Day Lesson 2009
Designed and submitted a lesson for the Florida Department of Education State Math Day
Co-Author, FCTM Dimensions 2008
Generalizations, Connections, and Ideas: Exploring the Role of Algebra in Elementary School
Presenter, Duval Elementary Mathematics Council Conference 2008
Algebra in the Elementary Classroom
Awards and Professional Organizations
Recipient, Future Leaders Initial NCTM Annual Meeting Award 2010
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Co-Author, Grant 2009
Intel School of Distinction Award National Finalist
Mathematics Educator of the Year 2009
Duval Elementary Mathematics Council
Model of Mathematics Instruction 2009
Taped lessons for Florida Council of Research-Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (FCR-STEM)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2009-Present
Member
Literacy Lead Teacher 2008- Present
Mandarin Oaks Elementary Kindergarten/First Grade Team
Duval Elementary Mathematics Council 2008-Present
Member
Duval Reading Council 2006-Present
Member
Technology Lead 2006-2009
Mandarin Oaks Elementary
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*School, district and state mandates that are not student focused
*Lack of patience to follow through on initiatives and innovations
Teacher and school earned autonomy and leadership stability