Susan Demos
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Hardworking, dependable team player with 30 years experience as an educator. Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy, empathy, passion and positivity.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journalism Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved student writing skills by providing constructive, timely feedback and personalized guidance on assignments
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum, covering essential journalism topics such as ethics, reporting techniques, and writing styles
- Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze current events and evaluate sources for credibility and bias
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to provide context for journalistic principles and practices
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of multimedia presentations and guest speakers from the journalism industry
- Created lesson plans tailored to photography, enabling students to become yearbook staff photographers
English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.1994 - 05.2023
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a workshop environment
- Implemented project-based and inquiry-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their own knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem solving skills, and deepening understanding of curriculum
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students, parents, and guardians
- Utilized multi-media strategies and technology to convey information in an interesting way and to enhance student education and grasp of materials
- Researched and participated in numerous professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and incorporating new strategies into lessons
- Collaborated with colleagues and served as mentor, sharing resources and offering guidance and expertise for successful curriculum implementation, lesson planning, and classroom management
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to supplement classroom learning experiences, providing real-world context for course topics
Account Executive
WAPW-FM
01.1991 - 12.1993
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while engaging in new business prospecting, implementing client promotions, and crafting commercial copy
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and effectively to ensure long-term loyalty
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Piedmont University
Demorest, GA06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunication Arts
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.1990
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving and Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication skills
- Data Assessment
- Proficiency in MS Suite and Google Suite
- Extensive DEI Training
Accomplishments
Successfully planned and managed several 150+ person events involving various school and community stakeholders
Wrote and was awarded a $2000 Collins Hill Education Foundation (CHEF) Grant to implement a semester-long Passion Project with over 200 students
Effectively designed and implemented numerous educational initiatives to instruct and train Gwinnett County educators
Completed extensive DEI training and applied knowledge and strategies in every day practice
Received multiple recognitions for effective leadership and goal achievement, including serving as the teacher representative at the Intel-Scholastic Awards, Washington, D.C.
Co-authored the Instructional Guide for Middle Grades Writing, a handbook for GCPS ELA teachers
Sponsored or led numerous clubs and committees including the Student Government Association, Jr. Beta Club, Media Committee, Literacy Leadership Team, Readers Rally, Local School Council, and Yearbook Club
Certification
T-5 Certified Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Gifted Endorsement
ESOL Training
Timeline
Journalism Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.1994 - 05.2023
Account Executive
WAPW-FM
01.1991 - 12.1993
Master of Arts - Education
Piedmont University
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunication Arts
University of Georgia
T-5 Certified Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher
Gifted Endorsement
ESOL Training
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