Stephen L. Tsukuda
Dothan
Summary
Experienced educator with over 8.5 years of expertise in various fields. Passionate about teaching and dedicated to student success and committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom and school environment that promotes academic growth and personal development for all students and staff.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Local Reading Specialist
Barbour County Schools
10.2024 - Current
- Worked with 2nd and 3rd Grade ELA Teachers to improve literacy instruction.
- Lead PLCs and attended coaching communities to implement the Diane Sweeny method of coaching.
4th Grade Teacher
Pike County Schools
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Taught 4th Grade ELA and Alabama History to two sections of 4th Graders.
7th Grade ELA Teacher/Interventionist
Ozark City Schools
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Taught 7th Grade English 2022 - 2023.
- Reading and Math Interventionist 2023 - 2024 School Year.
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Geneva County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
2nd Grade Teacher
Dothan City Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Interventionist, 6th Grade ELA, 6th Grade Math
Jackson County Schools Florida
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
- Taught Math and Reading to individual and small groups.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Dothan City Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Troy University
Troy, AL05-2016
Skills
- Innovative lesson planning
- Individualized support
- Classroom leadership
- Teacher collaboration
- Differential instruction
- Verbal and written communication
- Instructional best practices
- Literacy support
Accomplishments
- Facilitated school culture and climate change by implementing a positive tone and approach with students and parents.
- LETRS Elementary Mastery Level Completer for the Science of Reading Professional Development
- Currently in LETRS Admin to continue the journey of being able to understand more of the Science of Reading.
- CLAS Aspiring Leadership Academy
Affiliations
- BEST Robotics
- CLAS
- AEA
Certification
- Alabama Class B Elementary Education K-6
- Alabama Class A Instructional Leader K-12
Timeline
Local Reading Specialist
Barbour County Schools
10.2024 - Current
4th Grade Teacher
Pike County Schools
08.2024 - 10.2024
7th Grade ELA Teacher/Interventionist
Ozark City Schools
08.2022 - 07.2024
4th Grade ELA Teacher
Geneva County Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
2nd Grade Teacher
Dothan City Schools
08.2020 - 05.2021
Interventionist, 6th Grade ELA, 6th Grade Math
Jackson County Schools Florida
02.2018 - 05.2020
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Dothan City Schools
08.2016 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Instructional Leadership
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Troy University
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