Susan Blackmon

• I taught all grade levels in high school
• I taught general education and co taught classes.
• I was responsible for teaching the Georgia Standards of Excellence
• I was also responsible for grading student work and recording it digitally, writing, organizing, and submitting lesson plans for students in a timely and digital manner, planning and providing instruction on a daily basis, communicating with students, parents, other teachers, administrators, and other staff members on a regular basis, and reporting to work and duty stations on time
• I attended Professional Learning Meetings, faculty meetings, parent meetings, and department meetings on appointed times and days
• I have also served as a lead teacher for a student teacher from Emmanuel College
• I oversaw her teaching growth and behavior management skills through modeling lessons, mentoring, and formal/informal observations.

I have also:

• Prepared students for standardized tests by reviewing essential skills, administering practice exams, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for all students.
• Served as a positive role model for students, demonstrating respect, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, collaborating on strategies to enhance student success at home and in the classroom.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
• Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

• At Mountain Education High School, I have served in many capacities including:

substitute teacher in all academic areas

mentor

Title 1 Writing Tutor

English Teacher

Department Head

Site Testing Coordinator

• Oversaw students who are completing their high school education online
• I monitored, assisted, recorded grades, and communicated with students
• I attended monthly faculty meetings and report to work in a timely manner
• I was the Head of the English Department there
• My duties included the above mentioned, as well as attending Zoom and in person meetings at the central office in Cleveland, GA
• I was responsible for scheduling the working hours of teachers in the English Department at the Franklin site, preparing and presenting information from the English Department at faculty and Professional Learning meetings, and relaying information from the central office to the other English teachers.
• I was also the Franklin Site Testing coordinator for th 2023-2024 school year. I was responsible was scheduling students to Take the EOC, inputting the information into the DRC Insight website, monitoring students during the EOC, completing all required forms for the school and the central office, and notifying teachers, staff, students, and parents about scores when they were received.

• I was a 7th grade English teacher for 28 years
• In addition to all the duties mentioned above, I also served on the State Department of Education visit to the school, was the lead teacher and co-organizer for many day and overnight field trips during the years, coached and sponsored various teams and clubs over the years, and helped to write curriculum for local instruction.