Susan Kalb
Palm Harbor,FL
Summary
Elementary school teacher who excels in cultivating and maintaining positive and productive relationships with parents, students, administrators, and the community. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher 4th Grade
Hillsborough Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Planned and implemented math, reading, writing, science and social studies using Florida standards to fourth grade students
- Collaborated and led fourth grade team
- Developed authentic assessments
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Team taught with ESE teacher throughout the year
- Collaborated with ELL instructor and differentiated assignments for LYA students.
- Provided open communication with all families throughout the school year
Gifted | Science Teacher
Cape View Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Part-time Gifted, Part-time Science lab, Part-time Title I grades 1-6
- Developed curriculum for gifted students grades 1-6
- Wrote Educational Plans for gifted students 1-6
- Planned and taught hands-on science to students grades 3-6 while maintaining a level of inquiry
- Developed Title I nights for Cape View families
- Produced morning announcements
- Implemented 21st century technology skills.
Elementary Teacher 4th Grade/6th Grade
Roosevelt ELEMENTARY
01.2011 - 08.2015
- Planned and implemented math, reading, writing, science and social studies using Florida standards
- Developed authentic assessments
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Attended state wide common core training and presented information during professional develop.
Elementary Teacher 2nd Grade
Shoal Creek ELEMENTARY
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Planned and implemented math, reading, writing, science and social studies using Georgia standards to second grade students
- Collaborated and led second grade team
- Developed authentic assessments
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Organized Relay for Life events.
Elementary Teacher 2ndGrade/4th grade
Hightower Trail ELEMENTARY
07.2005 - 05.2008
- Planned and implemented math, reading, writing, science and social studies using Georgia standards to fourth grade students
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Created reading and language arts stations for all standards
- Implemented a school-wide space night.
Elementary Teacher Substitute
Ashtabula Schools
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Successfully performed all sub duties for grades K-12
- Communicated with lead teachers to insure lesson plans were followed properly
- Provided a safe environment for all students.
Elementary Teacher 3rd Grade
Sims ELEMENTARY
07.2001 - 05.2004
- Planned and implemented math, reading, writing, science and social studies using Georgia standards
- Developed authentic assessments
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Created math stations for all standards.
Education
Masters of Science -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2006
Teacher Certificate Program -
Mercer University
Macon, GA05.2001
Bachelor of Science -
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08.1983
Skills
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Peer Collaboration
- Collaborative learning
Certification
Florida, Teacher License, ESOL, Gifted
References
- Brian Quigley, Principal, Northwest Elementary 813-975-7315
- Jill Keane Cape View Elementary School, retired Principal, 321-302-9126
- Evelyn Zicardi, Principal, 321-917-9589
Professional Development
- Clinical Educator Training
- Science K-6 Best Practices
- Best Practices Writing Institute
- B.E.S.T Training Modules1-6
- Reading Foundations (Comp 1)
- Reading Instruction (Comp 4)
- Cooperative Learning
- Thinking Maps
- DFC Child Abuse Training & Reporting
Timeline
Elementary Teacher 4th Grade
Hillsborough Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2024
Gifted | Science Teacher
Cape View Elementary
08.2015 - 07.2019
Elementary Teacher 4th Grade/6th Grade
Roosevelt ELEMENTARY
01.2011 - 08.2015
Elementary Teacher 2nd Grade
Shoal Creek ELEMENTARY
07.2008 - 05.2010
Elementary Teacher 2ndGrade/4th grade
Hightower Trail ELEMENTARY
07.2005 - 05.2008
Elementary Teacher Substitute
Ashtabula Schools
08.2004 - 05.2005
Elementary Teacher 3rd Grade
Sims ELEMENTARY
07.2001 - 05.2004
Masters of Science -
Walden University
Teacher Certificate Program -
Mercer University
Bachelor of Science -
Bowling Green State University
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