Susan Hipp
Centre Hall,PA
Summary
Results-driven elementary teacher with 29 years of commitment to the State College Area School District's mission. Expertise in data-driven decision implementation to development, implement, and execute a high-quality successful learning environment. Excellent track record of assuring student success through research-based strategies. Experienced in the operation of all school programs, school improvement plans, goal setting, and progress monitoring. Outstanding skills in parent communication, restorative practices, trauma informed teaching, and building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Motivated to develop and improve relationships among faculty, students, and administrators.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Internship
Mount Nittany Elementary School
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Planned, organized, and budgeted ESY Summer Enrichment Program - wrote job posting, communicated with parents, registered students, interviewed staff, building logistics for program.
- Provided leadership and support to staff, fostering positive and collaborative school culture.
- Planned and led monthly special education para academic and instructional professional development.
- PBIS core support team member.
- PLC facilitator.
- Produced faculty and staff photo directory.
- Student classroom grouping.
- MTSS data meetings.
- Rapid Response/Safety Team member.
- Planned and presented evening parent/guardian outreach programs.
- School addition team member.
- Attended and presented at PTO meetings.
- Master schedule committee.
- Disaggregated MAP and MTSS data.
- Organized and managed support staff schedules.
- Scheduled grade-level and school programs.
- Developed Beginning of Year Educator Evaluation Plan professional development.
- Designed Beginning of Year Differentiated Instruction professional development.
- Constructed differentiated development parent slideshow and presentation.
- Devised school improvement plan and goal action plan to address systemic deficiencies that contribute to insufficient student achievement.
- Conducted survey to analyze organizational culture of school. Prompted and structured data-supported analytical discussions about systems within school looking at systemic challenges.
- Executed teacher observation/evaluation based on Danielson framework.
- Developed and conducted Needs Assessment based on kindergarten reading Acadience scores.
- Performed Needs Assessment and developed action plan based on fifth-grade MAP reading RIT scores.
Extended School Year Teacher
State College School District
07.2021 - Current
- Worked with students ages 14 - 21 with varying levels of disabilities.
- Developed and executed effective math, reading, writing lesson plans, fostering stimulating learning environment.
- Utilized Individualized Education Plans and assessment data to inform instruction, providing targeted support for students struggling with specific skills or concepts.
- Actively engaged with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication.
- Maintained transportation schedules.
- Maintained student after school work schedules.
- Organized and facilitated weekly Goodwill trips.
Elementary School Teacher
Mount Nittany Elementary School
01.1994 - Current
- Experience in multiple levels of elementary; 2nd, 4th, 5th grades
- Utilized data analysis to tailor instruction, resulting in improvement in students' MAP reading RIT scores
- Facilitated and Collaborated with colleagues during PLCs to develop and align curriculum, ensuring consistency and improved student progression.
- Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Collaborated with Itinerant teachers to develop individualized educational plans for students, ensuring optimal progress.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering restorative practices, Second Step curriculum, critical thinking, and communication.
- Utilize trauma-informed teaching.
- Taught core subjects of reading, math, science, technology, and history.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- 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.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Enforced Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) expectations to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Promoted growth mindset in classroom by encouraging students to set goals, embrace challenges, and persevere through obstacles.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events, enriching educational experience for all students involved.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Met with parents/guardians to review Individualized Education plans, Gifted Individualized Education plans, and 504 plans.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Served as liaison between school administration and families during parent-teacher conferences, ensuring clear communication about expectations and areas of improvement for each child.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Mentored new teachers within school community by sharing knowledge, providing guidance on instructional strategies, and offering ongoing support during their transition into profession.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Facilitated small group discussions for district professional development.
- Conducted new teacher PBIS training.
Education
School Principal K-12 Certification - Principal Certification
Point Park University
Pittsburgh03.2024
Master of Education - Curriculum And Supervision
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA12.1993
Skills
- Safety Care trained
- Blended Youth Health First Aid trained
- Understand Acadience training
- Restorative Circles Trained
- PBIS core team member
- Rapid Response/Safety committee member
- Mentor teacher
- Supervision of student teachers, cooperating teacher Penn State Intern Program, Penn State University, Lock Haven University
- Supervision of special education student teachers, cooperating teacher, Penn State University
- Member: PA Department of Education Future Ready Comprehension Planning Steering Committee, 2022-2023 SCASD Special Education Plan
- District Act 48 team member
- District Teacher Supervision and Evaluation Plan committee member
- Instructor, CI 596, Creating Caring and Responsive Classroom Learning Environment, Penn State University
- EPI Pen trained
- CPR certified
Professional References
Tonya Black, Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Panorama Village Administrative Center
240 Villa Crest Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-5050
tlc13@scasd.org
Lisa Shenk, MTSS Teacher
Mount Nittany Elementary
700 Brandywine Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814)571-9701
lks15@scasd.org
Katherine Ricker, Special Education Dean of Students
Easterly Parkway Elementary
234 Easterly Parkway
State College, PA 16801
(814) 231-1170
krb11@scasd.org
Courtney Laninger, ESL Teacher
700 Brandywine Drive
State College, PA 16801
(814) 933-9416
cxl48@scasd.org
Timeline
Principal Internship
Mount Nittany Elementary School
08.2023 - 03.2024
Extended School Year Teacher
State College School District
07.2021 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Mount Nittany Elementary School
01.1994 - Current
School Principal K-12 Certification - Principal Certification
Point Park University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Supervision
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Pennsylvania State University
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