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Susan Hovey

DesMoines

Summary


Proactive and caring educator with 20+ years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Demonstrated success in boosting student confidence and achievement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Corps Tutor

AmeriCorps Program
10.2024 - 01.2025

Upon completing Math Corps tutor training, provided students in grades K-3 with engaging math intervention lessons to strengthen their grade level math skills.


  • Collaborated with coaches and teachers to assess data and track student progress to work toward learning targets.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
  • Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.

EL Teacher

Independent School District 622
08.2005 - 06.2022
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.

Education

Graduate School - Teacher Education

Hamline University
St. Paul, MN

Graduate School - English

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

BFA - Dance

Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Skills

  • Personalized learning plans
  • Group tutoring
  • Educational feedback
  • Study plan development
  • Teaching strategies
  • Staff collaboration
  • Time management
  • Technology integration
  • Literacy development

Languages

German
Professional Working

Timeline

Math Corps Tutor

AmeriCorps Program
10.2024 - 01.2025

EL Teacher

Independent School District 622
08.2005 - 06.2022

Graduate School - Teacher Education

Hamline University

Graduate School - English

University of Iowa

BFA - Dance

Creighton University
Susan Hovey