Susan Lathrop
Comstock Park,MI
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding grade level teams, managing intervention instructional support teachers, and supporting teachers as the KEA Vice President. In addition led K-5 teachers in improving literacy instructional practices. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Upbeat teacher, devoted to promoting student learning. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive reinforcement approaches.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
KEA Vice President
KEA Union
08.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership and support for our teacher union
- Professional Negotiation team member
- Participate in administration dialogue meetings
- Collaborate with union team leaders
- Attend MEA training seminars
Elementary School Teacher
Kelloggsville Public Schools
08.1996 - Current
- Kindergarten teacher for one year, Second Grade teacher for 14 years, 1st grade teacher for 7 years.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Instructional Specialist
Kelloggsville Elementary Schools
08.2013 - 08.2018
- Trained, organized, and developed schedules for approximately 25-30 para professionals to instruct reading interventions for K-5th grade students.
- Led data discussions for all K-5th grade teachers to collaboratively plan best tier one instruction and tier two interventions.
- Provided professional development for K-5 teachers in best literacy instructional practices.
- Attended KISD Literacy Coaching professional development for 5-8 years.
- Developed, organized, and facilitated learning labs with K-5th grade teachers to improve tier one literacy instructional practices.
Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist
East Kelloggsville Elementary
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Assessed literacy needs of school by reviewing student data and current curriculum.
- Provided planned objectives and instruction for struggling K-5 readers.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and developed action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Supported students in development of reading skills.
- Developed teachers knowledge of literacy instructional best practices through a collaborative approach and modeling literacy lessons k-5
Education
Master of Arts - English Language Learners
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI 06-2012
Professional Diploma - Elementary Education
The University of Hawaii
Oahu, HI05-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-1990
No Degree - Leadership Collaborative Training
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Curriculum development
- PBIS committee member
- Committee Member for Academic Initiatives
- Grade Level Leader
- Professional Development Presenter
- Student Engagement
- Literacy Month Coordinator
- Literacy Coach/Instructional Specialist
- Data Analysis/Data Discussion Leader
- Learning Lab Facilitator
Timeline
KEA Vice President
KEA Union
08.2022 - Current
Instructional Specialist
Kelloggsville Elementary Schools
08.2013 - 08.2018
Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist
East Kelloggsville Elementary
08.2011 - 08.2013
Elementary School Teacher
Kelloggsville Public Schools
08.1996 - Current
Master of Arts - English Language Learners
Aquinas College
Professional Diploma - Elementary Education
The University of Hawaii
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
San Diego State University
No Degree - Leadership Collaborative Training
Western Michigan University
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