Susan Edwards
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with 18 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 2 to 17 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director
North Hills Preschool
Brea, CA
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted teachers in providing instruction, guidance, and support to students.
- Created an environment that promoted positive social interaction among peers.
- Ensured compliance with all state licensing regulations related to preschool operations.
- Coordinated special events such as parent and teacher conferences, open house nights.
- Facilitated communication between families and faculty regarding student performance issues or concerns.
- Established strong relationships with community partners in order to facilitate resources for students and families.
- Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
- Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
Elementary School Teacher
La Palma Christian Schools
La Palma, CA
06.2005 - 06.2022
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Office Manager
Douglas T Sakurai, DDS
Santa Ana, CA
03.1989 - 03.2005
- Prepared insurance claim forms, explained benefits and outlined pricing details for procedures and services.
- Performed billing, collection and reporting functions for office generating over $150,000 annually.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling and itinerary coordination for both clients and personnel. Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
- Scheduled, rescheduled and cancelled appointments for dental patients. Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Secured sign-in sheets, dental charts and encounter forms to safeguard sensitive data and information.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff. Obtained payments from patients, scanned identification, and insurance cards.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gahr High School
Cerritos, CA06-1980
Skills
- Elementary education
- Student records management
- Lesson Planning
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Testing and grading Organizational skills
- Special Needs Students
Certification
- Careers with Children, Southwest Regional Occupational Program.
Timeline
Assistant Director
North Hills Preschool
06.2022 - 09.2024
Elementary School Teacher
La Palma Christian Schools
06.2005 - 06.2022
Office Manager
Douglas T Sakurai, DDS
03.1989 - 03.2005
- Careers with Children, Southwest Regional Occupational Program.
High School Diploma -
Gahr High School
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