Patricia A. Clahar's resume

1. Patricia A. Clahar
Phone: (646) 552-7918
Email: pclahar03@gsb.columbia.edu
4B Putnam Green
Greenwich, CT 06830
EDUCATION
Columbia University – Graduate School of Business, New York, NY 2001 - 2003
MBA, Management, May 2003
Coursework – Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Operations,
Marketing.
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 1994 - 1998
BA, Biochemistry, June 1998
Coursework – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Economics.
Dean's List. Advanced academic standing.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Mathnasium, Stamford, CT
Center Director
2016 - present
The Montessori Middle School, Norwalk, CT
Teacher / Advisor
2013 - 2016
WellNet, New York, NY
WellNet Health, Business Development Associate
2011 - 2013
Independent Contractor, New York, NY
Fitness / Wellness Professional
2006 - 2011
New York Sports Club, New York, NY
Personal Trainer / Yoga & Kickboxing Instructor
2005 - 2007
Pat-Kam School & Early Childhood Center, Uniondale, NY
Administrator
2003 - 2005

2. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Devised and implemented middle school curricula for Pre-algebra Readiness, 20th Century
World History, Fitness, Health and Sex Education; provided extra-curricular support in math
(all levels through Algebra 2), history, SAT, SSAT and ISEE preparation.
• Mentored students through long-term individual and group projects in history, science, health
and fitness; spearheaded entrepreneurship and gardening programs.
• Monitored students’ academic and social development via observation and regular feedback
from colleagues; maintained dialogue with parents regarding student progress and strategies for
maximizing student potential.
• Coordinated integration of field trips and guest speakers to complement academic curriculum;
chaperoned students on domestic and international camping/outdoor expeditions.
• Recruited, trained and managed team of instructors; provided ongoing coaching to help
instructors hone their teaching style and improve classroom management skills.
• Forged relationships with local schools and businesses to increase brand awareness; created and
delivered afterschool enrichment programming that supported and built upon school
curriculum.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Literacy:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.
Continuing Education/Certifications:
Entrepreneurship & Design Thinking for Middle and High School – NYSAIS, 2015
Montessori Mathematics for the Adolescent – NAMTA, 2015
Food Protection Course Certification – NYC Dept of Health, 2015
Media Constructions of the Middle East – Project Look Sharp, 2014
Hobbies/Interests:
Languages – Spanish, American Sign Language; Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; meditation.