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Clara Power (she/her)

Clara Power (she/her)

Camp Counselor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer; Researcher; Early Childhood Education Advocate

  • Education

    • Saddleback College

      2018 - 2020
      Master teacher Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4.0 GPA; Dean’s List

    • Mount Holyoke College

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Psychology 3.5 GPA; cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Ultimate Frisbee; Poetry writing group; M&C's Acapella BA in Psychology. Special Minor in Poetry. Conducted Independent Research in Psychology. Participated in the Student Showcase of Creative Writing in 2014. Completed several child-study courses in preschool, toddler, and inclusive classrooms.

    • Northfield Mount Hermon

      2008 - 2012
      High School Diploma GPA 3.7; magna cum laude

  • Experience

    • Bernardston Summer Recreation Program

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Camp Counselor

    • Gorse Children's Center

      Jan 2013 - May 2016
      Student Assistant

      Supervise young children throughout various classroom routines; Ensure that needs are met during mealtimes, naptimes, preparation for outdoor play, other transitions; Actively engage with children through stories, songs, and demonstrations; Perform tasks behind the scenes such as dishes, laundry, and organization; Interact with parents and teachers at front desk; Train new assistants in all areas required by the position

    • Conference and Event Services, Mount Holyoke College

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Conference Assistant

    • Amherst Leisure Services Early Adventures Camp

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Camp Counselor

    • Camp Wekeela For Everyone

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Camp Counselor

    • Mount Holyoke College

      Aug 2015 - May 2016
      Research Assistant

      Conducted independent research, contributed to ongoing work of published Psychology and Education P.h.D. professor. Self-directed timeline and completion of project. Identified and initiated improvements to data collection methods. Applied for, received grant funding. Recruited, interviewed participants. Transcribed, analyzed qualitative and quantitative data.

    • Northampton Public Schools

      May 2016 - Dec 2018
      Substitute Teacher

    • Clinical and Support Options

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Family Support Worker

      Cultivated detailed client records using program documentation software. Coordinated partnerships with clinicians, medical professionals and community organizations to improve client resource access. Provided psychoeducation. Evaluated caseload using strength-based, trauma-informed frameworks.

    • Nonotuck Community School

      Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
      Interim lead teacher

    • Brain Balance Achievement Centers

      Jun 2017 - Mar 2018
      Program Coach

    • Bridge Street School

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2018
      Preschool Teacher, Inclusive Classroom

      Facilitated group and individualized education in an Inclusion Preschool Program. Established detailed knowledge of the intersectional needs, identities, and lived experiences of students and families. Expanded mastery of alternative education technologies in order to empower student access to learning. Achieved certificate in Crisis Prevention/Intervention and responded to crisis situations as member of team.

    • Red House Behavior Resources

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2018
      Behavior Therapist

      Used contextual and cooperative inquiry methods to understand client behavior in home and community settings. Collected session data; identified longitudinal trends. Created content using AAC and social story software. Involved families in meaningful engagement with services. Embraced intensive calendar coordination and travel planning. Collaborated with team to develop functional behavioral care plans.

    • Communicare

      May 2018 - Sept 2018
      Inclusion Teacher

    • Bright Horizons

      Dec 2018 - Sept 2020
      Lead Teacher

      Supervised team, trained in proper practices. Evaluated, documented student experiences using specialized childcare management software. Built communicative partnerships with clients. Planned, hosted community events with highest center attendance rates. Designed, implemented original curriculum based on field observation & analysis. Authored reports referencing relevant research. Spearheaded, hosted class meetings via Zoom; transformed curriculum into accessible virtual model.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPI

    • Trauma Informed Care

    • Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED

      Bright Horizons

    • Early childhood lead teacher

      Early Childhood Education