SUSAN DONNER
Wilmington,NC
Summary
I am applying for the support associate position at Masonboro Elementary. I have 6 years of teaching experience with a bachelor's degree in education in Pre-K - 6th grade. I am currently a teacher assistant in 1st grade and am always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Masonboro Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and collaborative projects.
- Designed creative bulletin boards showcasing student work, celebrating their achievements, and motivating continued effort towards success.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions, enabling more focused attention on individual student needs.
- Assisted in monitoring and tracking student progress, allowing for timely interventions to boost academic achievement.
- Implemented behavior management techniques successfully, reducing disruptions and fostering a respectful classroom atmosphere.
- Improved student literacy skills by providing targeted support during reading and writing lessons.
REALTOR/BROKER
REMAX EXECUTIVE
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Acting as an intermediary in negotiations between buyers and sellers, generally representing one or the other
- Earned the title of "100% Club" for the last two years (exceeding a financial benchmark of the company)
- Preparing documents such as representation contracts, buying agreements, closing statements, deeds, and leases
- Conferring with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors, and pest control operators to ensure that terms and conditions of purchase agreements are met before closing dates
- Coordinating property closings, overseeing the signing of documents and disbursement of funds
- All of this is done in a very competitive market and environment.
Lead Pre-K Teacher and Department Head
SuperKids Daycare and Preschool
09.2003 - 01.2005
- Created and implemented a curriculum for Superkids daycare center Pre-K program
- Maintained a classroom that encouraged various learning styles and abilities
- As head teacher, created lesson plans, researched programs, and implemented grade wide objectives
- Maintained a warm, caring environment for all students
- Kept detailed records of each student's progress.
1ST GRADE TEACHER
ALDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.1995 - 01.2001
- Created and implemented a curriculum based on NY State objectives for 28 1st grade students
- Maintained a warm, caring environment for all students to learn at their own pace
- Collaborated with my colleagues to create lesson plans that incorporated several areas of study
- Kept detailed records of each student's progress
- Scheduled and conducted parent-teacher conferences
- Attended CE for elementary education teachers each year.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND WOMENS STUDIES -
SUNY OLD WESTBURY
WESTBURY, NEW YORKSkills
- Strong communication skills
- Detailed Oriented
- Effective time management skills
- Outgoing
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Classroom Organization
- Growth Mindset
- Active Learning
- Student Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
Activities
Outside of real estate I spend my time raising my three children with my husband of 27 years. I love to read, cook, travel, and spend time with friends and family. I have taken an interest in restoring painted furniture and trying to conquer cooking Indian and Chinese food at home. Teaching has always been dear to me, and I look forward to getting back in the classroom
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher Assistant
Masonboro Elementary
08.2023 - Current
REALTOR/BROKER
REMAX EXECUTIVE
03.2018 - 01.2023
Lead Pre-K Teacher and Department Head
SuperKids Daycare and Preschool
09.2003 - 01.2005
1ST GRADE TEACHER
ALDEN TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09.1995 - 01.2001
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND WOMENS STUDIES -
SUNY OLD WESTBURY
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