R. Suzanna Durner

Teaches 4 levels of High School Video Production classes. Supervisor of the Jumbo-tron Camera field crew, Supervisor of the Eagle Vision News live school broadcast as well as supervisor of the school’s weekly entertainment video show, the Friday Edition of Eagle Vision News. Advisor of the Open Mic Club, Sustainable Fashion Club, and Shakespeare Competition Team. Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Implemented effective classroom management strategies for maintaining discipline and focus during lessons.
• Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for continued growth and achievement.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learners, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, resulting in improved overall teaching quality.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

• Collaborated with colleagues to develop curriculum aligned with state standards, ensuring consistency across grade levels.
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
• Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication.
• Served as a member of the school''s intervention team, collaborating with other professionals to design targeted supports for at-risk students.

• Taught education courses, providing instruction to up 30 undergraduate students.
• Empowered students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

• Strengthened ties between school programs and community organizations through active participation in local events and initiatives related to vocational education.
• Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
• Developed community partnerships and sourced donated materials for special collaborative projects such as the Lanta Bus Training Program.
• Organized field trips and guest speakers to provide students with real-world experiences related to their vocational interests.
• Promoted a safe and inclusive learning environment by fostering open communication and addressing diverse student needs.

• Supported students with developmental disabilities and autism to promote independence and self-confidence.
• Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
• Coordinated extracurricular activities, providing additional opportunities for skill development outside of the traditional classroom setting.
• Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
• Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.

• Implemented research-based instructional strategies to maximize learning outcomes for all students in the classroom.
• Cultivated a positive learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Utilized data-driven decision making to continually refine lesson plans based on student performance trends.
• Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs and field trips to enhance students'' educational experience outside of the classroom.