Susan Burris
Teacher/ Tutor
Cañon City,CO
Summary
Exceptionally talented Tutor with over four years of teaching experience. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated to deliver one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development. Foster positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
Years of post-secondary education
Work History
Full Time Caregiver for Dementia Mother
Self
Canon City , CO
09.2017 - 04.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Reading Tutor Volunteer
Seven Day Adventist Church School
Canon City, CO
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
- Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
- Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
- Designed lesson plans for phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension for 2 students weekly with assessments and detailed schedules.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Built age-appropriate reading lists for students ages 6 to 8 based on student preferences and school curriculum.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Reading Tutor
Self-employeed
Canon City, CO
09.2013 - 03.2020
- Taught reading comprehension and writing tactics to improve reading and writing skills.
- Conducted assessments to determine comprehensive understanding of materials.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
- Planned innovative ways for 4 students to report on progress to teachers, parents and other students.
- Structured activities for interactive learning, reading understanding and fluency skills.
- Provided positive feedback often to encourage continued reading success.
- Designed lesson plans for phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension for 4 students weekly with assessments and detailed schedules.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
K-8 Substitute Teacher
Elementary And Middle Schools In Florence CO
Florence, CO
09.2017 - 05.2019
- 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.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Took notes and prepared reports on school day activities to provide to primary teacher.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Adams State University
Alamosa, CO 01.2009 - 05.2015
Skills
Chronic disease management
Verbal and written communication skills
Patient care
Patient Management
Behavioral Management
Building blocks of learning
Group tutoring
Individualized instruction
Elementary education
Individualized lesson plans
Organizational abilities
Verbal and written communication
Differentiated instruction
Creative problem solving
Timeline
Reading Tutor Volunteer
Seven Day Adventist Church School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Full Time Caregiver for Dementia Mother
Self
09.2017 - 04.2022
K-8 Substitute Teacher
Elementary And Middle Schools In Florence CO
09.2017 - 05.2019
Reading Tutor
Self-employeed
09.2013 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Adams State University
01.2009 - 05.2015