Susan Leieritz
Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1st Grade Teacher
Academy of Advanced Learning (Third Future Schools)
07.2022 - Current
- Wrote science, listening comprehension, math, and SEL curriculum aimed at meeting CCSS standards for first grade students
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Improved DIBELS scores from 40% of students reading at or above grade level at the beginning of the year to 87% at the end of the year.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Advocated for and facilitated the establishment of student mental health support in order to improve behavioral and academic outcomes.
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade Teacher
Foundations Academy (National Heritage Academy)
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Tailored corrective behavioral responses to individual student needs in order to avoid suspension, with a 100% effectiveness rate.
- Served as a teacher mentor to new teachers in the areas of instruction, conflict resolution, classroom management, and student advocacy.
- Modified instructional delivery to meet the needs of ELL students during the pandemic, resulting in 100% enrollment retention.
- Produced instructional videos to support teachers throughout the building, depicting best practices and fidelity in delivering the Really Great Reading literacy intervention program.
- Differentiated classroom math, phonics, and reading comprehension instruction to best meet the needs of all learners leading to an average 142% growth on the NWEA MAP math test, and an average 147% growth on the NWEA MAP Language Arts test.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Designed and implemented interdisciplinary social studies and science project-based learning units in order to deepen student understanding for long-term retention.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher
Montview Community Preschool And Kindergarten
08.2007 - 05.2013
- A play-based preschool and kindergarten focused on achieving social and academic goals utilizing developmentally-appropriate methods.
- Designed and implemented learning activities for students with mathematical learning disabilities, incorporating activities based in embodied cognition.
- Created and implemented a phonics-based reading program for the kindergarten classroom, improving end-of-year decoding skills and reading fluency over previous years by an average of 100 Lexile points.
- Designed and implemented year-long interdisciplinary units for kindergarten students that encompassed social studies, literacy, art, food, and service..
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by focusing attention on the intended outcomes of student behavior and coaching on more effective methods of communication.
Education
MS in Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Development
Walden University
MA in Political Science -
Stanford University
Stanford, CABA in Spanish Language And Political Science -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZProfessional Teacher License
Colorado Department of Education
Dean Prep Program -
National Heritage Academies
Skills
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Development
- Mentoring
- Virtual Instruction
- Project-Based Learning Design
- Interdisciplinary Instructional Design
- Multilingual Instruction
- Cultural Awareness
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Training
- Organizational Skills
- Classroom Management
Other
Quilty Pleasures, Denver, CO, Business Owner, 08/01/21, Present, Collaborate with clients and contracted artists to create quilt designs based on original art, Maintain an open and ongoing communication with clients throughout the quilting process to ensure maximum client satisfaction, Created compensation structure, manage budgets, established a billing and payment plan strategy
Certification
- Professional Teaching License
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
1st Grade Teacher
Academy of Advanced Learning (Third Future Schools)
07.2022 - Current
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade Teacher
Foundations Academy (National Heritage Academy)
08.2015 - 06.2021
Preschool and Kindergarten Teacher
Montview Community Preschool And Kindergarten
08.2007 - 05.2013
MS in Education - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Development
Walden University
MA in Political Science -
Stanford University
BA in Spanish Language And Political Science -
University of Arizona
Professional Teacher License
Colorado Department of Education
Dean Prep Program -
National Heritage Academies
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