Susan DeBlieck
Audubon,MN
Summary
Proven leader in educational and community settings, excelling in strategic planning and child advocacy at Lake Park Audubon School District. Demonstrates strong project management and interpersonal communication skills, achieving a four-star Parent Aware rating and enhancing academic and spiritual programs. Advocates effectively for early childhood education, ensuring high-quality learning environments and fostering community engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Board Member
Lake Park Audubon School District
01.2023 - Current
- Supported fellow board members in developing and implementing policies designed to enhance academic achievement and overall school performance.
- Developed strategic plans outlining priorities and goals related to budget allocation, personnel management, facilities planning, and program implementation.
- Maintained fiscal responsibility by carefully reviewing district finances and ensuring appropriate allocation of funds to various programs and services.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Advocated for additional funding opportunities to provide necessary resources for our school district.
- Industrious work on additional committees: negotiations, policies, ECFE, advocating for the school referendum, and writing our school board policies.
Director/ Lead Teacher
Everyday Adventures
08.2009 - Current
- I own and operate a high quality early childhood education program following best practices in licensing, policies, standards, and procedures in childcare.
- I have attained a Parent Aware rating with the state of Minnesota for my high quality work in early childhood education preparing children for kindergarten since 2013. I have upheld a four-star (the highest rating) for the last eight years.
- I track new legislation to keep up to dates on all changes and impending legislation and write my senators and the ombudsperson person for family child care providers in Minnesota to voice my opinions and share my knowledge and experiences to advocate for early childhood families and educators.
- I advocate for children and families sharing resources and my knowledge and experience while speaking out and raising awareness for early childhood education.
- I utilize developmentally appropriate practice in my work with early childhood through authentic assessments of the PILES domains on each child.
- I optimize growth and development by following best practice standards when working with children. I partner with families, observe and assess learning and development, and plan curriculum, activities, and our learning environment to foster interests and growth.
Director of Religious Education
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church
09.2012 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate records on student progress and attendance, ensuring accountability for all participants in the program.
- Designed engaging retreats, service projects, and special events that deepened students'' understanding of their spiritual journey.
- Empowered volunteer catechists through ongoing training opportunities designed to equip them with essential skills for teaching religion classes effectively.
- Developed age-appropriate curricula tailored towards each grade level''s unique needs, fostering spiritual growth and development at every stage.
- Spearheaded outreach efforts to attract new families to participate in the religious education program, building a thriving faith community.
- Mentored new instructors in effective lesson planning, classroom management, and pedagogical techniques specific to religious education settings.
- Oversaw the planning and execution of sacramental preparation programs, ensuring a meaningful and enriching experience for all participants.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
Moorhead, MN03.2022
Skills
- Passion for child advocacy
- Adaptive Learning
- Team Collaboration
- Community Engagement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Goal Setting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Demonstrated experience in campaign organizing
Accomplishments
- I lead the 2024 referendum committee for Lake Park Audubon School District collaborating with eight members, creating Microsoft excel spreadsheets, and organizing outreach within our community.
- I am highly experienced and educated in creating engaging curriculum, activities, themes, and optimal learning in early childhood focused on play based learning without screen time.
- I have achieved a Four Star Parent Aware rating for excellence in preparing children for school and life.
- I have achieved a step 10d in my professional development on the Minnesota Career Lattice.
Timeline
School Board Member
Lake Park Audubon School District
01.2023 - Current
Director of Religious Education
St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church
09.2012 - 05.2022
Director/ Lead Teacher
Everyday Adventures
08.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Rasmussen University
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