Susan Jones

Parker Elementary (Pre-K and K)

Lead Teacher-2022-Present

• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in 90% increased student engagement and success.
• Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
• Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
• Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
• Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
• Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
• Guided student teachers and teacher assistants in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
• Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
• Used data-driven decision-making processes to analyze student performance trends and adjust instructional practices accordingly, leading to improved outcomes.
• Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
• Served as a member of the school''s leadership team, participating in strategic planning efforts aimed at continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
• Served as a PTO board member contributing to decision making, fundraising and advocating for the needs of students and teachers within the school and community.

• Fosters and monitors campus-based mentor program, create a dependable support structure focused on accelerating beginning teachers instructional development and improving student outcomes
• Aids in developing the Campus Induction Plan (CIP), deliver regular, ongoing campus-based forums focused on the growth and development of new teachers and mentors,
• Monitor expectations for 2-4 mentors and new teachers per year to ensure fidelity with program requirements
• Collaborated with colleagues to share resources and best practices for increased effectiveness across the school.

• Plan a program of study that meets individual needs, interests, and abilities of 24 students
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of 24 students
• Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individuals' differences
• Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation
• Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish CLEAR objectives for all lessons and to communicate these objectives to the students