Susan Cooper
Elementary School Teacher
Springboro,OH
Summary
- 2019 and 2021 STEAM presenter at the STEM Conference at Northern Kentucky University.
- Mentor for 12 school districts STEM teachers.
- Geography Bee committee head.
- After school Invention League host.
- Spelling Bee committee head.
- Textbook adoption committee.
- Written grants for the following: GE Additive 3D Grant; Hess STEM Grant; Walmart Community Grant Program; Springboro Community Improvement Grant; Stronger Communities Grant from the Kroger Foundation.
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in elementary students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 27 years of experience to long-term position.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
STEAM Teacher Grades 2-6
Monroe Local School District
Monroe, Ohio
08.2015 - Current
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
2nd Grade Teacher
Monroe Local School District
Monroe, OH
08.2006 - 05.2015
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors.
District Math Science Lab Teacher Grades 1-6
Monroe City Schools
Monroe, OH
08.2002 - 05.2006
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Planned and escorted student field trips relevant to current science course work.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
Grade 5 Teacher
Monroe City Schools
Monroe, OH
08.1996 - 05.2002
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Grade 6 Teacher
Middletown City Schools
Middletown, OH
08.1995 - 05.1996
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
- Instructed more than [Number] middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
Education
Master of Science - School Administration And Allied Professions
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH 09.1999 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Minor Computer Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 08.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
Student counseling
Behavioral improvements
Special education
Elementary education
Standardized tests
Group and individual instruction
Classroom management
Child development
Grading proficiency
Individualized instruction
Response-to-intervention understanding
IEP familiarity
Time management
Student assessments
Verbal and written communication
Lesson Planning
Problem-solving skills
Certification
STEM Certified at the Boston Museum of Science
Timeline
STEAM Teacher Grades 2-6
Monroe Local School District
08.2015 - Current
STEM Certified at the Boston Museum of Science
01-2015
Picture Perfect STEM trained
11-2013
2nd Grade Teacher
Monroe Local School District
08.2006 - 05.2015
District Math Science Lab Teacher Grades 1-6
Monroe City Schools
08.2002 - 05.2006
Master of Science - School Administration And Allied Professions
University of Dayton
09.1999 - 06.2003
Grade 5 Teacher
Monroe City Schools
08.1996 - 05.2002
Grade 6 Teacher
Middletown City Schools
08.1995 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education With Minor Computer Science
Purdue University
08.1990 - 06.1994