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Marie Schussler

Marie Schussler

Ronkonkoma

Summary

Innovative and dedicated elementary/middle school teacher bringing 9-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Resourceful and passionate educator with adaptable and approachable style. Expertise includes test preparation and ongoing evaluations. Committed to creating comfortable learning environments for students. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

MATH/SCIENCE TEACHER - LEAVE REPLACEMENT

LLOYD HARBOR SCHOOL
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Created an open and respectful communication pathway for parents and students
  • Enriched student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
  • Created and revised lesson plans to facilitate student discourse and student centered learning
  • Enforced and fostered a positive and healthy learning environment for students to grow
  • Observed, evaluated, and executed specific plans for students' individual performance, behaviors, social development, and physical health
  • Collaborated with grade level partners, special education teachers, and counterpart subject teachers to discuss academics and behaviors for success.

MATH TEACHER - LEAVE REPLACEMENT

WOODMERE MIDDLE SCHOOL
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Recreated lessons based on school curriculum to learn and adjust to the abilities of my new students halfway through the year
  • Collaborated with both students and parents for student success
  • Worked closely with math partner to establish close pacing and collaboration of the subject
  • Created a healthy and safe atmosphere for students who are switching teacher mid-year.

MATH INTERVENTIONIST

ROOSEVELT ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided individual and small group instruction within the classroom setting during math instruction
  • Instructed small groups during enrichment periods to students based on diagnostic testing scores to enhance skills
  • Co-taught, planned, and implemented 5th and 6th grade math instruction
  • Design, align, and differentiate instruction that is tailored for students with various learning needs
  • Collect and use school assessment data as a guide to develop content with co-teachers and academic leadership team to provide targeted intervention to increase student academic growth.

MATH TEACHER

ROGERS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2015 - 06.2022
  • Instructed a variety of math leveled groups with guided practice instruction through authentic guided instruction
  • Led small group instruction to individualize student needs
  • Teacher leader for several extracurricular activities such as Math Club, ELP, Math Lab
  • Designed and implemented many family incorporated nights to build community with district stakeholders
  • Created a variety of differentiated instruction tools for students to successfully complete their assignments
  • Used classroom management strategies such as a Token Economy System, Democratic Classroom, and PBIS
  • Attended and participated in parent teacher conferences to report behavior and academic progress
  • Designed and implemented assignments and lessons that aligned with the Next Generation Math Standards
  • Collaborated with grade level partners as well as cluster mates to discuss curriculum planning and team meetings
  • Chaperoned and attended outside supported events for students to build community and relationships
  • Employed technology as an integral part of the teaching process by manipulating computer operating systems and software suites to enhance the learning experience
  • Evaluated student progress by analyzing data gleaned from targeted assessments, and used this information to identify strengths and weaknesses of the current approach in order to inform subsequent instruction and take corrective action on the basis of valid conclusions.

Education

Masters of Arts in Teaching Elementary & Secondary Education -

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics -

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2013

Skills

  • Faculty Collaboration and Support
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Technology Integration
  • Classroom Management
  • Curriculum Development
  • Enforcing Rules and Expectations
  • Multi-Cultural Awareness
  • Lesson Planning
  • Project-based learning
  • Learning Style Accommodations
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Project Supervision
  • Multimedia integration
  • Discussion Facilitation
  • Group Project Coordination
  • Staff Development
  • Program Development
  • Multitasking and Organization

Certification

  • Connecticut, Provisional Educator - 013, Elementary - Kindergarten through Grade 6
  • Connecticut, Special Education Certificate of Completion - Kindergarten through Grade 12
  • New York, Initial Educator, Childhood Education - Grade 1 through Grade 6

Teacher Related Experiences

TUTOR, Danbury, CT, 2015, 2020, K-12 Multi-Subject Tutor

Student Programs

CONNECTICUT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION STUDENT PROGRAM (CEASP), Hartford, CT, 2011, 2015, Student Program Member

Fraternity

PI BETA PHI FRATERNITY FOR WOMEN PHILANTHROPY, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT, 09/2011, 05/2013, Founding Member

Conference Workshops

  • CEA Summer Leadership Conference, Hartford, CT, 06/2012
  • Outreach to Teach CEA Bullying Workshop, Wallingford, CT, 11/2012
  • CEASP Fall Conference, Hamden, CT, 04/2012
  • SIOP Training SIOP Coach Cycle, Danbury, CT, 2016 - 2017
  • Illustrative Math Certified Training, Danbury, CT, Spring 2018
  • HOW TO MAKE MATH COUNT Conference, Rockville Centre, NY, January 2024
  • SMART Start Grant, Danbury, CT, July 2024 - March 2025

Evaluation/Reflection Programs

  • Google/Microsoft Suite Apps
  • Interim Assessment Blocks
  • IReady (Classwork, Diagnostic, Reports)
  • IXL (Supplemental, Diagnostic, Reports)
  • Moby Max
  • Infinite Campus
  • Khan Academy
  • Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA Growth)
  • Schoology
  • SMART Boards/Promethean Boards
  • STAR (Supplemental, Diagnostic, Reports)

Extracurricular Programs

  • Dance Chaperone
  • Math Night / Pi Night
  • Multicultural Committee (festivals/celebrations)
  • Play Chaperone
  • Teacher/Student Basketball Tournaments
  • Teacher/Student Dodgeball Tournaments
  • Teacher/Student Soccer Tournaments
  • Teacher/Student Volleyball Tournaments
  • After School Math Lab
  • After School Support Group (SEL Group)
  • Extended Learning Program (ELP)
  • Future Teachers Homework
  • Homework Help
  • Math Club
  • School Improvement Team (SIT)
  • Swiftie Club

Hobbies

I enjoy puzzles of all sorts, especially sudoku. I am a Hufflepuff in the Wizarding World. I found a recent love for cooking, but still love my desserts. I love anything true crime while reading a good thriller or mystery book. 

Timeline

MATH/SCIENCE TEACHER - LEAVE REPLACEMENT

LLOYD HARBOR SCHOOL
08.2023 - 06.2024

MATH TEACHER - LEAVE REPLACEMENT

WOODMERE MIDDLE SCHOOL
02.2023 - 06.2023

MATH INTERVENTIONIST

ROOSEVELT ACADEMY CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
09.2022 - 02.2023

MATH TEACHER

ROGERS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2015 - 06.2022

Masters of Arts in Teaching Elementary & Secondary Education -

Quinnipiac University

Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics -

Quinnipiac University

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