Susan Hartley
Mokena,IL
Summary
Dedicated Science Teacher with 17 years of experience teaching general science, earth science, physics, chemicstry, and biology concepts to pupils. Plans and delivers science program that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion and student experiments to develop language, logic and problem-solving skills in classroom. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Summit Hill School District 161
2006.08 - Current
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
ELA Teacher
Old Quarry Middle School
2001.08 - 2006.06
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment and expression of original ideas.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules and language skills.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Education
Master of Science - Curriculum Writing And Design
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ04.2017
Master of Science - Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL04.1987
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Learning Strategies
- STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Science Teacher
Summit Hill School District 161
2006.08 - Current
ELA Teacher
Old Quarry Middle School
2001.08 - 2006.06
Master of Science - Curriculum Writing And Design
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Education
University of Illinois At Chicago
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