Susan Harris
Retired Teacher
Shelton,WA
Summary
Dynamic Elementary School Teacher from Shelton Public Schools, adept in lesson planning and classroom management. Excelled in creating educational programs aligned with state standards, enhancing student academic and social growth. Skilled in differentiated instruction and effective communication, fostering significant improvements in student testing results and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Shelton Public Schools
09.1974 - 06.2020
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- 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.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
6th And 7th Year Education -
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA 05.2001 -
Skills
Lesson Planning
Classroom Management
Activity Planning
Elementary Education
Team Collaboration
Child Development
Student Testing
Collaborative Teamwork
Relationship Building
Oral communication
Safety awareness
Student Records Management
Organizational Skills
Differentiated Instruction
Parent-Teacher Communication
Field Trip Organization
Materials sourcing
Individualized Learning
Compliance standards
Group and individual instruction
Mathematics Instruction
Effective Communication
Written Communication
Multitasking
Timeline
6th And 7th Year Education -
Western Washington University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Washington University
05.2001 -
Elementary School Teacher
Shelton Public Schools
09.1974 - 06.2020