Susan Guilmette
Niskayuna,New York
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding Title 1, District, and Grant-related standards. Seeking to bring my unique expertise and experience in the education field, and prior extensive experience with Upward Bound, a Federal TRIO Program, to the position of Case Worker for the Caring Gene Initiative.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Title I AIS Reading and Math Teacher/STEM Lab Teacher
Catapult Learning, LLC
09.2018 - 06.2024
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
Mathematics Teacher, Literacy and Writing Support Teacher
Susan Odell Taylor School
04.2015 - 06.2018
- Developed 1st and 3rd grade math curriculum to create a comprehensive, process-based, manipulative-rich approach that satisfied both the NY State Standards requirements and the unique process-based philosophy of the Susan Odell Taylor School
- Implemented a 2nd grade phonics program and developed curriculum for teaching grammar fundamentals to satisfy NY State Standards
- Provided literacy and writing support for a 1st/2nd grade combination class, including conferencing with students, supervising and guiding students during Daily Five activities, and administering reading and writing evaluations
- Researched and implemented centers activities to address individual student needs in both literacy and writing.
Reading Specialist
Marie Curie Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Implemented early reading development curriculum with an emphasis on letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and rhyming skills for emerging readers, as well as comprehension and fluency strategies for established readers
- Administered state-mandated reading assessments and diagnostic tests
- Developed individualized, skill-focused curriculum for students exhibiting delays based on interpretation of testing results.
Special Education Teacher
Marie Curie Elementary School
09.2003 - 06.2004
- Provided a nurturing, individualized Kindergarten classroom environment for students with special needs
- Developed, maintained and updated IEPs, and presented information and recommendations at CSE meetings.
Special Education Teacher
Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy, Happiness House
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Worked in conjunction with a team of therapists to meet the special needs of preschoolers with a variety of disabilities
- Supervised and collaborated with classroom staff, developed, maintained and updated IEPs, and presented information and recommendations at CSE/CPSE meetings.
Curriculum Coordinator
Upward Bound, Federal Trio Program, Houghton College
09.1996 - 08.2001
- Developed and directed all academic curriculum for a Federal Trio program geared towards low-income, first-generation college-bound high school students
- Custom designed, coordinated and budgeted a six-week residential academic summer program, school-year academic tutoring sessions, and multi-day educational trips for up to fifty students.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY01.2003
Master of Arts - Special Education
Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, NY01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Houghton College
Houghton, NY01.1992
Skills
- Committed to individualized education
- Focused on alternative educational settings
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Skilled at building rapport with students and colleagues
- Collaboration oriented
- Flexible and accommodating
- Willing to approach issues from multiple angles
- Strong verbal communication
Timeline
Title I AIS Reading and Math Teacher/STEM Lab Teacher
Catapult Learning, LLC
09.2018 - 06.2024
Mathematics Teacher, Literacy and Writing Support Teacher
Susan Odell Taylor School
04.2015 - 06.2018
Reading Specialist
Marie Curie Elementary School
09.2004 - 06.2005
Special Education Teacher
Marie Curie Elementary School
09.2003 - 06.2004
Special Education Teacher
Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy, Happiness House
08.2001 - 08.2002
Curriculum Coordinator
Upward Bound, Federal Trio Program, Houghton College
09.1996 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - Special Education
Nazareth College of Rochester
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Houghton College
Master of Arts - Literacy
The College of Saint Rose
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