Clayton McMurray
Alma
Summary
Attentive and adaptable teacher with five years classroom experience. Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Haas Hall Academy
Fort Smith, AR
08.2023 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance critical thinking and student participation.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student understanding and progress effectively.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Integrated technology into curriculum to support diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that enhance student learning experiences.
Social Studies Teacher
Arch Ford Educational Cooperative
Van Buren, Arkansas
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Substitute Teacher
Alma School District
Alma, AR
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Implement learning objectives designed by teachers while maintaining classroom standards set by the school district.
- Interact positively and effectively with students, teachers and administration.
Education
Teacher License - Education
Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR05-2019
Skills
- Interacting comfortably with individuals or groups of people
- Expresses self clearly in both written and oral communications
- Relationship Building
- Conflict Resolution
- Student-Centered Learning
- Student Engagement
- Time Management
- Enforcing rules and Expectations
- Student Motivation and Engagement
Certification
- Educator License - 07/05/2023 - 12/31/2027
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Haas Hall Academy
08.2023 - Current
Social Studies Teacher
Arch Ford Educational Cooperative
08.2021 - 05.2023
Substitute Teacher
Alma School District
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher License - Education
Arkansas Professional Educator Pathway
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith