Susan Dudra
Instructor
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
K12 and postsecondary educator with over twenty years of teaching experience in online, face-to-face, and blended formats. Administration experience as District Reading Specialist and Title I Coordinator. Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and relationships with students and colleagues. Experience in curriculum development and planning. Practice with data analysis to guide instruction. Active collaborative team member. Use of various technology in the classroom.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
K12 Education
01.2002 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Mercer School District
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Analyzed data trends to identify areas of need and inform instructional decision-making processes related to reading interventions.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Mentored new teachers in literacy instruction methodologies, sharing expertise and best practices for successful outcomes.
- Increased student engagement through the use of interactive reading materials and technology integration.
- Assisted in the selection and adoption of appropriate curriculum materials aligned with state standards and district goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to ensure consistent implementation of reading interventions across all subject areas.
- Promoted a culture of literacy within the school community through various events, such as book fairs, author visits, and family reading nights.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
Instructor
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (Northwood Technical College)
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Instructor
TRiO Tutor Gogebic Community College
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
Director
Great Start Collaborative Gogebic/Ontonagon Intermediate School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for the oversite and promotion of Family Literacy within the counties of Gogebic and Ontonagon.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Reading Specialist -
UW Stout
Menomonie, WI01.2019
Reading Teacher -
UW Superior
Superior, WI01.2010
Master of Education -
St. Mary's University
Winona, MN01.2004
Bachelor of Science - Management & Leadership & Education
Northland College
Ashland, WI01.2002
Skills
- Student Advisor
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Online Instructor
- Curriculum Development
- Team Collaboration
- Student-Centered Learning
Certification
Wisconsin Educator License entity number: 524036
5017 Reading Specialist, 1316 Reading Teacher, 1088 Elementary / Middle Education, 0621 Science, 1300 English
Michigan Educator License, 775276, PF0000000774749, Professional Teaching Certificate Renewal, 01/18/2022, 06/30/2027, ELEMENTARY K-5 ALL SUBJECTS (K-8 ALL SUBJECTS IN SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM) (ZG), ENGLISH (BA) 6-12, READING (BT) K-8
Details - Email
smdg@live.com
References
- Dan Niemi, Superintendent, Bessemer School District / Retired, 906-932-5816 | 906-364-5167
- Sheri Kopka, Superintendent, Mercer School District, skopka@mercertigers.org, 630-488-1336
- Sandy Karpen, Business Teacher, Mercer School District, skarpen@mercertigers.org, 715-310-0260
Timeline
Title 1 Reading Specialist
Mercer School District
01.2019 - 01.2022
Instructor
TRiO Tutor Gogebic Community College
01.2017 - 01.2018
Instructor
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (Northwood Technical College)
01.2015 - 01.2019
Director
Great Start Collaborative Gogebic/Ontonagon Intermediate School District
01.2014 - 01.2015
English Teacher
K12 Education
01.2002 - Current
Reading Specialist -
UW Stout
Reading Teacher -
UW Superior
Master of Education -
St. Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - Management & Leadership & Education
Northland College
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