Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Jordan Sutherby

Jordan Sutherby

South Lyon

Summary

Dynamic professional with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning, complemented by excellent communication skills. Dedicated to contributing to team success while driving positive outcomes and fostering collaboration. Eager to embrace new challenges and advance organizational objectives with unwavering dedication and enthusiasm. Proven ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced environments, delivering effective solutions that align with strategic goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Center Based (Post-Secondary Dual Diagnosed) & High School Dual Diagnosed Classroom

Cooke School
08.2019 - Current
  • Plan, organize and adapt activities that are specific to each student’s abilities.
  • Analyze student data to report student areas of need on IEP’s and with the classroom team.
  • Collaborated with parents, classroom team, and therapists to provide holistic support for students.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Elementary Intensive Resource Room Teacher

Reeths Puffer Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Provided social emotional tools for students to utilize in their everyday lives.
  • Accommodated individual students' schedules to help them get back to a general education setting.
  • Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Fostered communication between parents, educators, and specialists to support student success.
  • Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction according to their specific strengths and challenges, ensuring all students could access the curriculum effectively.

Student Teaching-Cognitive Impairment Self-Contained Y5-1st Grade

Griffin Elementary School
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning.
  • Exercised flexibility within the classroom addressing students’ needs through special accommodations.
  • Facilitated learning by preparing instructional materials and resources for lessons.
  • Supported individual student needs through personalized assistance and encouragement.

Student Teaching Kindergarten

Ferry Elementary School
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Taught alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills.
  • Used a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc.) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities.

Student Teaching EI Placement

Reeths Puffer High School
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Facilitated presentations and recommended readings while providing interventions and methods on successful behavior management.
  • Accommodated students academically, socially and emotionally.
  • Engaged in classroom discussions, fostering a collaborative learning environment for classmates.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Education and Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching, Minor in Psychology

Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI
06.2018

Skills

  • Organization
  • Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Team Leadership
  • Microsoft Teams & Zoom
  • Google Docs & Sheets
  • Relationship building
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible
  • Adaptable

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of Post-Secondary Teachers in the development of a custom Post-Secondary curriculum unique to our school.
  • Collaborated with team of Dual Diagnosed teachers in the development of a new behavior data collection system.

Certification

  • CPR/First Aid
  • CPI Certified
  • School Improvement Team Member 2020-2022
  • Department Chair 2020-2022
  • Created Post-Secondary Curriculum

Timeline

Center Based (Post-Secondary Dual Diagnosed) & High School Dual Diagnosed Classroom

Cooke School
08.2019 - Current

Elementary Intensive Resource Room Teacher

Reeths Puffer Elementary School
07.2018 - 06.2019

Student Teaching-Cognitive Impairment Self-Contained Y5-1st Grade

Griffin Elementary School
01.2018 - 06.2018

Student Teaching Kindergarten

Ferry Elementary School
08.2017 - 12.2017

Student Teaching EI Placement

Reeths Puffer High School
03.2017 - 06.2017

Bachelor's Degree - Education and Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching, Minor in Psychology

Grand Valley State University