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Susan Fuhrmann

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Primary schoolteacher with 30+ years of experience in public and private institutions. Eager to continue my career and contribute to the development of school children. Originally from Marshall, and looking to relocate to my hometown.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

First Grade Teacher

RANNEY SCHOOL
08.2012 - 06.2019
  • Taught class sizes ranging from 12-16 students
  • Developed Student Growth Objectives, Professional Development Plan, and Intervention Strategies
  • Worked with the Intervention & Referral Services Team to develop Behavior Modification Plans for students
  • Trained and implemented Orton-Gillingham Phonics Program
  • Implemented strategies for Readers/Writers Workshop and the Daily 5 and CAFÉ Program
  • Used Singapore Math to provide students with the ability to formulate, apply, and solve problems
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions
  • Incorporated technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service training
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.

Second Grade Teacher

RANNEY SCHOOL
07.2007 - 06.2012
  • Developed challenging cross-curricular lessons that provide practice of various skills while addressing individual student needs
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline
  • Planned lessons according to school standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.

Kindergarten Teacher

08.2003 - 06.2007
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills
  • Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary
  • Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social, and personal skills
  • Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary, and love of language
  • 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.

Second Grade Teacher

EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.1987 - 06.2002
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations, and work time to meet educational and instructional goals
  • Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social and development and character
  • Fostered nurturing relationships with learners and families with a focus on individualizing experiences that positively influenced their growth and development
  • Worked with team members to write and develop curriculum and lesson plans
  • Supervised student teachers.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Minnesota
Morris, MN
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
05.1987

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Phonics Instruction
  • Organizational Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Positive Atmosphere Promotion
  • Educational Technology Integration
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

First Grade Teacher

RANNEY SCHOOL
08.2012 - 06.2019

Second Grade Teacher

RANNEY SCHOOL
07.2007 - 06.2012

Kindergarten Teacher

08.2003 - 06.2007

Second Grade Teacher

EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
08.1987 - 06.2002

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Southwest Minnesota State University

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