CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHELE CLAY, M. S.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Home Address:
Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857
732-***-**** Home
347-***-**** Voicemail
****.*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York
Administration and Supervision
September 2003 - May 2005
Certifications: School District Administrator
School Administration & Supervision
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York
School of Education
September 1999 - May 2001
Degree Conferred: Master of Science
Concentration in Instructional Technology
Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia
College of Natural Science
August 1990 - May 1994
Degree Conferred: Bachelors of Science (Biology)
Cum Laude
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
NEW JERSEY
Principal - Certificate of Eligibility
NEW YORK
School District Administrator
School Administration and Supervision
Biology/General Science (7-12)
Educational Technology Specialist (Pending)
CPR/AED Certified - June 2010
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hezekiah Walker & Love Fellowship Crusade Choir Summer Camp,
Bensalem, Pa
Academic Advisor
June 2010 - August 2010
. Supervising the instructional component of ten counselors that provide
enrichment for 60+ campers from ages 2-14.
. Develop educational plans to prepare for academic advancement for
upcoming school year
. Provide academic analysis for each camper to effectively implement an
individual education plan
. Preparing instructional packets for counselors to use with campers
daily.
. Keep accurate records of student attendance and progress
. Training, observing and modeling best practices for all counselors
while providing feedback for fine tuning classroom procedure
techniques.
. Serve as a back up or relief counselor in case of absence and/or
emergency.
. Participate in all group activities and trips
. Work with the Director to ensure that safety protocol is adhered to by
all.
Wade Academies Junior High School 117, Bronx, NY
Assistant Principal
August 2007 - June 2009
. Supervised R.A.I.C.E.S. (Bilingual) Academy in which there was an
annual average decrease of 7.5% of our ELL population Level 1 scores
and significant increase in Levels 2, 3 and 4.
. Facilitate Professional Development for Teachers (Interpreting
NYSESLAT scores, ARIS) demonstrating strategies for using data to
drive instruction
. Annual Bilingual Showcase of students' work/Poetry celebration
. Supervised W.E.P.A. (Gifted & Talented) Academy where over 95% of
participating 8th grade students passed Math Regents and all students
demonstrated measurable annual growth in Reading and Mathematics
. Member of Data Inquiry team which met frequently to discuss trends in
data as well as identify students to target for one on one instruction
to ensure measurable growth
. Member of Grant Writing Team that successfully secured grants that
provided funds to supplement support for Bilingual and at risk
students
. Developed a Title III LEP Planning Grant in which school was awarded
$20,000
. Supervise Title IID Technology Grant Team which initiates technology
integration school wide
. Supervise implementation of Classroom, Inc. scenarios (Chelsea Bank,
Comm. Clinic, What's Up Magazine, and Sports Network) through the use
of software that provides virtual workplace simulations which in turn
foster the development of problem solving/decision making skills.
. Supervise Math/Bilingual Departments (including French) ensuring that
instruction is rigorous, reflective and progressive.
. Supervise Implementation of Achieve 3000 Program which enables
teachers to modify their differentiated lessons according to the data
provided
. Coordinate Staff Planning Weekend Retreat (2008, 2010)
. Attend/supervise weekly departmental meetings for all content areas
. Daily classroom visits/Weekly Observations/Focused school wide
Walkthrough
. Facilitate partnership with PENCIL/ Principal for a Day
. Responsible for allocating and overseeing $8M budget in Galaxy
. Purchase/Inventory equipment, software, and supplies for all school
programs
. Oversee breakfast/dismissal/change of period
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Theodore R. Gathings Middle School 158, Bronx, NY
Homeroom Teacher
September 2000- August 2007
. Prepared lesson plans, cooperative assignments and examinations for
7th and 8th grade Science, Technology, and Math classes addressing all
of the required New York State Standards.
. Facilitated 8+ Program in which truant overage students were given a
second chance to fulfill the graduation requirements for middle
school. All participants were successful and one student was able to
transition to high school in January of the same school year.
Business Manager
. Responsible for allocating and keeping accurate records of school
funds in bank account as well as overseeing $6M budget in Galaxy
. Retrieve, secure, and deposit all funds collected within school
building
. Purchase/Inventory equipment, software, and supplies for all school
programs
. Negotiate and secure contract for re-keying of school and key
distribution for all rooms
. Responsible for production and distribution of identification cards
for all students and staff
. Responsible for Per Session and Per Diem payrolls
. Member of Testing Team that secured, facilitated, and distributed all
New York State examinations
Technology Instructional Specialist
. Responsible for integrating technology into the classroom school wide
by providing staff development for teachers, modeling, and
facilitating inter class visitations
. Purchase/inventory all equipment and software for school wide use
. Oversee technology maintenance and repair for school wide equipment
(telephone/voicemail system, computers, copiers, etc.)
Programmer
. Generate report cards in ATS system and ensure timely distribution to
teachers and parents
Public School/Middle School 330, Bronx, NY
Teacher
September 1997 - August 2000
. Prepared lesson plans, cooperative assignments and examinations for
7th and 8th grade Science, Home & Career Skills, ESL, and Math classes
addressing all of the required New York State Standards while also
advising the Student Council and Cheerleaders
Extended Day Teacher
. Technology teacher for Project Team, an after-school bilingual program
in which the students created a cookbook that included their favorite
recipes
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFLIATIONS
Love Fellowship Tabernacle -Young Ladies of Standard Mentoring Program
Director
September 2000 - Present
Supervise a staff of ten women who work closely with 40- 50 girls,
ages 8-21. We conduct monthly meetings that address educational,
social, and spiritual issues in addition to overseeing and
participating in all off site and on site activities. Occasionally, it
is necessary for me to mediate between the parents and the young
ladies.
The Williamsbridge Club of the National Association of Negro Business and
Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - A Public Service Sorority
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
2006 Achievement Award Recipient - The Williamsbridge Club of the National
Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's
Clubs, Inc.
2000 Community School District Twelve Proclamation Recipient
1993 Ronald E. McNair Fellowship
1993. Charles Motts Scholarship