SUSAN K. DEATHOS
Johnston,RI
Summary
Dynamic education professional with extensive experience at Providence School Department, specializing in reading assessment and intervention planning. Proven track record in curriculum development and data analysis, enhancing student outcomes through innovative instructional strategies. Adept at fostering collaboration among educators and driving school improvement initiatives. Committed to empowering diverse learners and promoting academic excellence.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading Interventionist
Providence School Department
Providence, USA
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions and workshops to enhance instructional strategies.
- Co-facilitated School Improvement Team initiatives for effective school development.
- Supported Teacher Support Team and Special Education Team in addressing diverse needs.
- Trained educators to analyze data for informed instructional decisions.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts to bolster intervention programs.
- Developed intervention plans tailored to specific student needs through group collaboration.
- Evaluated curriculum materials relevant to reading instruction and recommended changes when necessary.
- Encouraged self-directed learning by providing resources for independent study or research projects.
- Facilitated small group discussions among students related to texts they were studying.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative assessments.
- Instructed English Language Learners in reading strategies tailored specifically for second language learners.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to best practices in literacy instruction.
- Provided intensive, individualized intervention to students in reading and language arts.
Assistant Professor
Henry Barnard School
Providence, USA
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Created assessment tools for evaluating student performance in coursework.
- Assisted in developing departmental policies, procedures, and activities related to educational programs.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives to ensure academic excellence.
- Attended meetings with administrators, deans, and other key stakeholders regarding curricular matters.
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
- Used multiple teaching styles to meet learning needs of each individual student.
Principal
Providence School Department
Providence, USA
07.2012 - 06.2018
- Plan, control, and direct overall activities for elementary school with 500+ students and 50 faculty members
- Staff recruitment, development, and evaluation
- Fiscal management
- Record administration, organization, and management
- Student discipline
- Program Initiatives, team building, shared decision making
- School value development and promotion and creation of a safe and respectful learning environment
Reading Coach
Pleasant View Elementary School
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Facilitate collaborative planning sessions and workshops and mentor teachers
- Co-facilitate School Improvement Team
- Provide support to the Teacher Support Team and Special Ed. Team
- Train and support teachers to analyze data to inform instruction
- Coordinate volunteers to support interventions
- Work with groups of students and create intervention plans
Teacher In-Service Coordinator
Providence School Department
01.1996 - 03.2010
- Instruct and mentor teachers in ER&D Beginning Reading Course
- Instruct and mentor teachers in ER&D Managing Antisocial Behavior
- Facilitator for National Boards Teacher Candidates
- Train new and tenured teachers for the Portfolio Evaluation Process
- Provide support to the teachers as they develop their portfolios.
Primary Special Education Teacher
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Model First Grade Classroom: Demonstrate exemplary teaching strategies through daily lessons with the opportunity for administrators and teachers to observe.
- Lead Team Member. Provide training and support to teachers within the school regarding reform initiatives.
- Teacher Support Team Head Chairperson: Provide supports for teachers and develop intervention plans for students on an individual basis.
- Literary Team Member. Develop after school programs to improve the literacy skills of our students.
- Cooperating Teacher. Mentor, instruct and oversee student teachers from Providence College and Rhode Island College.
- Plan and coordinate the instruction of special needs children within a self-contained classroom and an inclusion classroom.
- Develop IEP's for the children reflecting standards based curriculum.
- Assisted in the opening of the school.
Adjunct Professor
University of Rhode Island
06.2004 - 08.2005
- Coordinated and instructed the ER&D Beginning Reading Course for all Reading First Schools
Primary Special Education Teacher
Robert L. Bailey IV. School
09.1995 - 01.1999
- Plan and coordinate the instruction of special needs children
- Develop IEP's for the children reflecting the OATS Frameworks.
- Assisted in the opening of the school and developed site-based school proposal.
- Member of the School Improvement Team (9/95-1/99)
- Feinstein Good Deeds Program Coordinator (9/95- 9/98)
- CAP/CAST Team Member (9/95-6/99)
- RI Children's Crusade After-school Program teacher (9/98-6/99)
- Member of the Grant Writing Team (9/95-6/99)
- After-school and summer school reading program teacher (9/95- 9/99)
OATS Module Trainer/ Support Staff
OATS Module Trainer/ Support Staff
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Trained staff in the OATS Modules
- Provided teachers support for the implementation of the standards.
- Evaluated the reform movement within the School Department.
Education
Masters of Education - Administration
University of Rhode Island
N. Kingstown, R.I.01.2005
Masters of Education - El/Special Ed. Mild/ Moderate
Providence College
Providence, RI01.1998
Bachelors Of Science - El/Special Ed. Mild/Moderate
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI01.1994
Skills
- Reading assessment
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Intervention planning
- Instructional strategies
- Student progress monitoring
Accreditations
National Board Certification: Early Childhood through Young Adulthood Exceptional Needs Specialist, 11/01/01, 12/31/22
Certification
15001 - Endorsement - Reading/Dyslexia12/06/202307/31/2030Emergency11594 - All Grades English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher, Grades PK-1210/23/202407/31/2025Life Professional11201 - Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-603/01/2001Y-VerifiedLife Professional11681 - Elementary/Middle Special Education Teacher, Grades K-803/01/2001Special EducationProfessional12001 - Building Level Administrator PK-1208/12/202007/31/2025Not A Core SubjectProfessional12001 - Building Level Administrator PK-1203/26/202507/31/2030Not A Core Subject
Timeline
Reading Interventionist
Providence School Department
09.2023 - 01.2024
Assistant Professor
Henry Barnard School
09.2018 - 06.2021
Principal
Providence School Department
07.2012 - 06.2018
Reading Coach
Pleasant View Elementary School
01.2007 - 03.2010
Adjunct Professor
University of Rhode Island
06.2004 - 08.2005
Primary Special Education Teacher
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
01.1999 - 01.2007
Teacher In-Service Coordinator
Providence School Department
01.1996 - 03.2010
Primary Special Education Teacher
Robert L. Bailey IV. School
09.1995 - 01.1999
OATS Module Trainer/ Support Staff
OATS Module Trainer/ Support Staff
01.1995 - 01.1999
Masters of Education - Administration
University of Rhode Island
Masters of Education - El/Special Ed. Mild/ Moderate
Providence College
Bachelors Of Science - El/Special Ed. Mild/Moderate
Rhode Island College
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