Susan Gorniowsky
Warminster,PA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Elementary School Teacher seeking a position as a primary teacher in an elementary school. Expertise in early education and child development. Committed to providing a collaborative learning environment that fosters growth and development in students. Experienced in developing comprehensive lesson plans aligned with district and state standards. Strive to deliver classroom instruction that engages students and promotes active learning. Utilize a balanced approach of traditional and modern teaching methods to provide personalized student support and create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Sub 2nd Grade
Davis Elementary
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Rising 1st Grade teacher
Panther Cubs All-Stars Summer Program
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Responsible for planning and implementing an educational program for a small group of students who struggle with reading and math.
Building Sub
Butler Elementary
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment and adhering to the sub plans in the absence of the regular teacher in one elementary school building.
Floating Building Sub
Central Bucks Elementary Schools
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Responsible for providing instruction, managing the classroom environment and adhering to the sub plans in the absence of the regular teacher in several elementary school buildings.
PCA
Willow Dale Elementary
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Responsible for providing one-to-one support and assistance to two second grade students in both the general education setting as well as the emotional support classroom.
Rising 3rd Grade Teacher
Panther Cubs All-Stars Summer Program
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for planning and implementing and educational program for 14 students who struggle with reading and math.
Long-Term Sub Kindergarten
Willow Dale Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Responsible for conducting and implementing an educational program for 22 Kindergarten students.
- Facilitated the smooth transition of students between regular teacher''s absence and return, ensuring continuity of learning experiences.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
Short-Term Sub 2nd grade
Willow Dale Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for planning and implementing an educational program for 24 second grade students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Facilitated the smooth transition of students between regular teacher''s absence and return, ensuring continuity of learning experiences.
1st grade teacher
Panther Cubs All-Stars Summer Program
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Responsible for planning and implementing an educational program for 14 students who struggle with reading and math.
Long-Term Sub 1st grade
Willow Dale Elementary
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Responsible for planning and conducting an educational program for 18 in-person 1st grade students as well as 3 virtual 1st grade students.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- 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.
Kids Creative Care
Warminster
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Responsible for overseeing virtual learning for 25 school age students for 4 different school districts.
Group Supervisor/Pre-K Teacher
Kids Creative Care
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Responsible for planning and conducting an educational program for children ages 4 and 5.
K-Enrichment Teacher/Site Director
Tot Time
09.2005 - 06.2017
- Responsible for planning and conducting an educational program for five- and six-year-olds
- Assessed student performance through observation and student portfolios
- Worked effectively as a liaison with the Willow Dale Elementary School Kindergarten teachers and staff
- Managed up to 6 staff members for the Before and Aftercare program
- Supervised and directed 4 different assistants in my classroom over the past twelve years.
Group Supervisor
Tot Time
11.2004 - 06.2009
- Responsible for planning and conducting a program for school age children before and after school hours.
Group Supervisor/Teen Coordinator
YMCA
11.2003 - 11.2004
- Responsible for planning and conducting a program for school age children before and after school hours
- Managed up to 4 staff members for the Before and Aftercare program
- Responsible for planning and conducting different activities and field trips for teenagers including the YMCA dances.
Student Teaching Experiences
08.2000 - 12.2000
- Planned and organized instruction for two elementary classrooms
- I taught various lessons in all elementary subjects and created a science unit on planets and space.
Field Experiences
- Two Week Urban Experience, School District of Philadelphia, Fairhill Elementary, a summer school program for racially and ethnically diverse children
- - taught Mathematics and Language Arts - grades 1 and 4
- McDowell Summer School, Erie, PA, Grade 1 - Summer school - taught First Grade Language Arts in small groups.
Education
Master of Education -
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA05.2019
B.S. in Education -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12.2000
Skills
- Growth Mindset
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Positive Behavior Techniques
- Student Engagement
- Differentiated Instruction
volunteerism
June 2017 – Present - Neshaminy Warwick Presbyterian Church, Warminster, PA
- very active church member
- Sunday Scholl teacher in the Nursery and responsible for planning and implementing a Sunday School lesson every Sunday for ages 1-6.
- help with Bible School every summer for ages 3-12.
- was a deacon for the church for 2 years and was responsible for delivering flowers to the elderly and care packages to the college students.
- helped with our Country Fair and Live Nativity.
- helped make casseroles and deliver food to homeless shelters.
- went on a mission trip with the church to Italy to help fix up an orphanage.
Spring 1998 - Became an Alpha Sigma Tau (AST) Sorority Collegiate Member.
- Pledge mom Fall 2000.
References
- Dr Catherine Perkins, Principal, Willow Dale Elementary, (215)514-3153
- Alison McGarrey, Second Grade Teacher, Willow Dale Elementary, (215)441-6093
- Tami Rubin-Tiger, First Grade Teacher, Willow Dale Elementary, (215)441-6093
- Jacqueline Garcia, Third Grade Teacher, Davis Elementary, (215)364-5970
Additional References
Available upon request
Timeline
Long-Term Sub 2nd Grade
Davis Elementary
10.2023 - 06.2024
Rising 1st Grade teacher
Panther Cubs All-Stars Summer Program
06.2023 - 07.2023
Building Sub
Butler Elementary
11.2022 - 06.2023
Floating Building Sub
Central Bucks Elementary Schools
10.2022 - 11.2022
PCA
Willow Dale Elementary
09.2022 - 10.2022
Rising 3rd Grade Teacher
Panther Cubs All-Stars Summer Program
06.2022 - 07.2022
Long-Term Sub Kindergarten
Willow Dale Elementary
01.2022 - 05.2022
Short-Term Sub 2nd grade
Willow Dale Elementary
08.2021 - 12.2021
1st grade teacher
Panther Cubs All-Stars Summer Program
06.2021 - 07.2021
Long-Term Sub 1st grade
Willow Dale Elementary
01.2021 - 06.2021
Kids Creative Care
Warminster
09.2020 - 12.2020
Group Supervisor/Pre-K Teacher
Kids Creative Care
08.2017 - 09.2020
K-Enrichment Teacher/Site Director
Tot Time
09.2005 - 06.2017
Group Supervisor
Tot Time
11.2004 - 06.2009
Group Supervisor/Teen Coordinator
YMCA
11.2003 - 11.2004
Student Teaching Experiences
08.2000 - 12.2000
Field Experiences
Master of Education -
Holy Family University
B.S. in Education -
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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