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Susan Etchsion

Fishers,IN

Summary

Accomplished primary school educator for 31 years in classroom settings. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Elwood Community Schools

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Carmel Clay Schools
08.2003 - 05.2022

As a classroom teacher I:

  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Westfield Washington Schools
08.2002 - 05.2003
  • Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
  • Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.

Instructional Assistant

Hamilton Southeastern Schools
08.1999 - 05.2002
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
  • Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Elwood Community Schools
08.1980 - 05.1991
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology and history.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.1984

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05.1980

High School Diploma -

Elwood Community High School
Elwood, IN
05.1976

Skills

  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Multimedia Instruction
  • District Standards
  • Safety Awareness

Timeline

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Carmel Clay Schools
08.2003 - 05.2022

Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

Westfield Washington Schools
08.2002 - 05.2003

Instructional Assistant

Hamilton Southeastern Schools
08.1999 - 05.2002

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Elwood Community Schools
08.1980 - 05.1991

Elwood Community Schools

Master of Science - Elementary Education

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Ball State University

High School Diploma -

Elwood Community High School
Susan Etchsion