Clara Boyle
Savage
Summary
Dedicated educator seeking a teaching position in a school community that emphasizes love, empathy, equity, and inclusion for all students. Committed to collaborating with a dynamic team of educators to foster an uplifting environment tailored for urban students. Embracing challenges and opportunities for professional growth enhances teaching strategies and effectiveness. Aiming to partner with families to honor their voices and contributions while cultivating a creative, responsive classroom that integrates students' interests, cultures, and languages, ultimately encouraging academic and social success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare Center
Savage, MN
01.2015 - 09.2025
- Supported children’s well-being by assisting with daily routines, including mealtimes, transitions, and conflict resolution.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking and organizational skills, balancing classroom instruction, child supervision, and administrative responsibilities.
- Collaborated with colleagues and administrators to ensure compliance with safety, health, and state childcare regulations.
- Documented developmental milestones and progress through observations, assessments, and parent communication.
- Mentored new staff members and modeled best practices in early childhood education.
- Designed and implemented weekly lesson plans integrating art, cognitive development, and play-based learning activities to support early childhood growth.
- Facilitated social-emotional learning using the Second Step curriculum, helping children build empathy, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills.
- Cultivated a positive and nurturing classroom environment that encouraged creativity, cooperation, and independence.
- Communicated daily with parents through in-person updates, text messaging, and conferences, fostering strong partnerships and family engagement.
- Developed and maintained long-term, trusting relationships with children and families, often providing additional support such as babysitting, pet sitting, and house care.
- Recognized for patience, empathy, and adaptability in high-stress situations, ensuring all children feel safe, valued, and included.
Education
Bachelor - Urban Elementary Education
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, United States12-2026
Associate of Arts - Nursing Education
Winona State University
Winona, United States01-2019
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- Trauma Informed Care
- Educational Assessment
- Social-emotional Learning Facilitation
- Conflict resolution & Conscious Discipline Strategies
- Parent & Family Communication
- Individualized Learning Support
- Outdoor Learning Experience
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rocking Horse Ranch Childcare Center
01.2015 - 09.2025
Bachelor - Urban Elementary Education
Metropolitan State University
Associate of Arts - Nursing Education
Winona State University
Strengths
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Deep Knowledge of Child Development
- Initiative
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
- Empathetic
- Dependability