Sandra Clifton

Sandra E. Clifton

CURRENT POSITION:

EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST: Clifton Corner—

An Academic Coaching Center, 2006 - present

Educational Consultant for Social & Emotional Learning

Students in 5^th-12^th grades are provided holistic school support and specific instruction in English & literature, writing, reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, proficiency in grammar, proper research techniques for the MLA format, organizational skills, direction with college applications/essays, and motivational coaching through the tools of Social & Emotional Intelligence. Families are guided to find the best “individual fit” for adolescents in the independent schools of Brooklyn and NYC, as well as to make solid college choices.

Seminars provided in Social & Emotional Learning for Educators & Service Providers.

School Consultations offered for promoting the whole child and a positive learning climate.

Allied Member of the Association of Educational Therapists

Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association

RECENT EMPLOYMENT:

LEARNING SPECIALIST: Berkeley Carroll Middle School

Short-term Leave Replacement, Spring 2012

YALE UNIVERSITY: Emotional Literacy Program Coach & Master Trainer, 2008-2010

Certified Trainer for The RULER Program: Trainer for evidence-based Social and Emotional learning (SEL) programs that include professional development for teachers and classroom instruction for students. Led interactive workshops including Emotional Literacy for Educators and Emotional Literacy for Students (Grades 7 - 8). Facilitated school-based learning community meetings that promote ongoing professional development and long-term sustainability of The RULER Programs.

Certified Coach for The RULER Program: Provided individual and group coaching to teachers using The RULER Program called Emotional Literacy for Students. Observed classes, provided feedback and resources, and engaged teachers in process of self-reflection and mastery of The RULER Program.

EARNED DEGREES

◊ MASTER OF EDUCATION: University of Missouri-Columbia, 1990

English Education — 3.72 GPA

◊ BACHELOR OF ARTS: William Jewell College, 1989

English and Education — magna cumlaude — 3.75 GPA

Oxford Overseas Scholar — Oxford, England