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Susan Gibson

Middletown

Summary

Dedicated Emotional Support Teacher at Middletown Area School District, skilled in adaptive teaching strategies and emotional regulation. Successfully enhanced student engagement and well-being through collaborative problem-solving and behavior modification techniques, fostering a supportive environment that promoted academic and social growth for students with diverse needs.

Professional with strong background in emotional and educational support. Adept at fostering positive learning environments, managing diverse needs, and implementing effective behavioral strategies. Focused on team collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for adaptability, patience, and empathetic approach. Skilled in conflict resolution, curriculum development, and student engagement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Emotional Support Teacher

Middletown Area School District
08.2021 - Current
  • Enhance emotional well-being of students by fostering positive relationships and creating a supportive classroom environment.
  • Coordinate regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Implement behavior management techniques to maintain a productive and respectful classroom atmosphere.
  • Coordinate with outside agencies and service providers to ensure comprehensive support for students both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Provide one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges, promoting healthy coping skills and self-regulation strategies.
  • Monitor student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize success.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and specialists to develop effective support strategies for students with diverse needs.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities focused on supporting the emotional growth of students, enhancing my skills as an educator.
  • Modify general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Teach multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Lead activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
  • Partner with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
  • Implement behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Maintain accurate records of student progress and attendance.

Emotional Support/Autism Support Paraprofessional

Middletown Area School District
08.2014 - 08.2021
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
  • Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
  • Facilitated communication between general education and special education staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students'' best interests.

Education

Special Education Cerification - Special Education

Eastern University
PA
12-2025

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA
05-2010

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Sociology

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-1999

Skills

  • Mental health awareness
  • Collaborative Problem-solving
  • Adaptive teaching strategies
  • Emotional regulation
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Student engagement
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Social skills training
  • Nonviolent communication
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Curriculum adaptation
  • Learning disability support
  • Peer mediation
  • Instructional scaffolding
  • IEP implementation
  • Social skills development
  • Individual education plans ieps
  • Team collaboration
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Motivating students
  • Relationship building
  • Emotional support
  • Parent communications
  • Trained in CPI
  • Behavior intervention plans
  • Verbal and nonverbal communication
  • Student support
  • Data collection
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Crisis prevention and intervention
  • Behavior modification
  • Paraprofessional oversight
  • IEP development
  • Reliability

Timeline

Emotional Support Teacher

Middletown Area School District
08.2021 - Current

Emotional Support/Autism Support Paraprofessional

Middletown Area School District
08.2014 - 08.2021

Special Education Cerification - Special Education

Eastern University

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Sociology

University of Maryland, College Park

Extra Curricular

PBIS Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

Core Leadership Team

2020-Present 

- help create school wide PBIS policies and practices 

- help implement, monitor, and guide PBIS practices at the classroom and school level

- review data, modify practices and strategies

Tier II Coach

2024-Present

- coordinate and monitor Tier II students and staff

- create and monitor data collection sheets

- monitor student progress


PTSO Parent Teacher Student Organization

Student Advisory Board

2022-Present

- guide students' involvement 

- coordinate and supervise student activities


Middle School Basketball Coach 

Assistant Coach 

2024-Present

-supporting the head coach

- administrative duties: paperwork, pictures, compliance 

-ensure player safety

-assist with planning of all practices

-maintain and prepare equipment

-monitor and enforce academic eligibility requirement




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