Nancy Surma
Manning,SC
Summary
Retired Teacher. Looking for a part time job. Organized manager able to train and motivate others to high levels of proficiency. Compassionate, creative and effective with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. All teaching skills are relatable to leadership management skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
RedClay School District
Wilmington, DE
08.2000 - 07.2020
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Devised and implemented strategies to create and maintain cohesive school community within virtual classroom setting.
- Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Teacher
Buncombe Countyy
Asheville, NC
08.1999 - 07.2000
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized 504 plans as part of integrated classroom.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Teacher
Rutherford County Board Of Education
Spindale, NC
08.1998 - 07.1999
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Maintained system required passing rate for years.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Teacher
Burnet High School
Burnet, TX
08.1997 - 07.1998
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with faculty to develop after-school tutoring program for struggling students.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
Assistant Manager
Hancockfabrics
Austin, TX
05.1989 - 07.1992
- Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Compiled financial data to comply with budget.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Strengthened operational efficiency to remain cost-effective while maintaining quality service.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Recognized staff for contributions to company success to foster engagement and increase productivity.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Education
Master Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Delaware State University
Dover, DE07.2015
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Family Consumer Sciences
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.1988
Skills
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Student-Centered Learning
- Special Education
- Instructional Materials Creation
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Learning Modalities
- Instructional Strategies
- Literacy Support
- Classroom Observation
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Google Slides
- Social and Academic Development
- Class Engagement
- Active Participation
- Effective Discipline Measures
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Positive Learning Environment
- Classroom Integration
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Sentence Structure
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Educational Opportunities
- Program Design
- Google Docs
- Creative Instruction Style
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Educational Games
- Observations and Assessments
- Licensing Requirements
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Curriculum Coordination
- Social Development
- Behavior Redirection
- Smart Board
- Instructional Improvements
- Concept Promotions
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Directing Team Members
- Transaction Monitoring
- Sales Monitoring
- Overseeing Employees
- Store Opening and Closing Procedures
- Cash Deposits and Receipts
- Retail Knowledge
- Answering Customer Questions
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Thoughts are things; they create and direct the reality we perceive.
Paraphrase of Abraham Hicks by Nancy Surma
Timeline
Teacher
RedClay School District
08.2000 - 07.2020
Teacher
Buncombe Countyy
08.1999 - 07.2000
Teacher
Rutherford County Board Of Education
08.1998 - 07.1999
Teacher
Burnet High School
08.1997 - 07.1998
Assistant Manager
Hancockfabrics
05.1989 - 07.1992
Master Of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Delaware State University
Bachelor Of Science And/with Education Degree - Family Consumer Sciences
University of Texas At Austin
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