Susan Amburgey
Teacher
LaGrange,IN
Summary
Passionate Elementary Teacher for 29 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Sturgis Public Schools
Sturgis, United States
08.1998 - Current
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Substitute Teacher
Lakeland, Prairie Heights, And Sturgis Schools
LaGrange, United States
08.1995 - 06.1998
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Middle School Teacher
Houston ISD
Houston, TX
08.1993 - 06.1995
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN 06.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 08.1989 - 05.1993
Skills
Activity Planning
undefinedTimeline
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Indiana University South Bend
06.1999 - 05.2001
Elementary Teacher
Sturgis Public Schools
08.1998 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Lakeland, Prairie Heights, And Sturgis Schools
08.1995 - 06.1998
Middle School Teacher
Houston ISD
08.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Ball State University
08.1989 - 05.1993
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