Susan Maddox
Albertville,AL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Educator adept at developing curriculum focused on biological, cognitive and socio-emotional processes development stages. Committed to healthy maturation of every child involved.
Educator committed to attending professional development seminars, faculty meetings and parent-teacher conferences to remain connected to the needs of children and parents.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher
Albertville City Schools
Albertville, Alabama
09.1998 - Current
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Assisted and supervised 19 children through entire school day.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Extended Day Teacher
Albertville City Schools
Albertville, AL
08.1997 - 09.1998
- Planned fun and engaging activities to keep students occupied and provide additional learning opportunities.
- Utilized approved behavior management strategies to maintain discipline.
- Communicated openly with program leadership to maximize success of all care activities.
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Organized and supervised games and recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development in children.
Education
National Board Certification in Early Childhood Ed -
National Board Certified
United States11.2007
Masters in Early Childhood/Elementary Education - Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2005
Bachelors in Early Childhood And Elementary Ed. - Education
Athens State University
Athens, AL05.1997
Associate of Science - Education
Snead State Community College
Boaz Alabama05.1994
Skills
- Problem Solving
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Time Management
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Class Reading
- Imaginative Play Promotion
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Rules Establishment
- Exploratory Learning
- Social Skills Development
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Individual Student Instruction
Certification
- Alabama Reading Initiative Certified and Recertified as updated
- National Board Certified in Elementary Education 2007-2017
- National Board Recertified in Elementary Education 2017-2027
Timeline
Early Childhood and Elementary Teacher
Albertville City Schools
09.1998 - Current
Extended Day Teacher
Albertville City Schools
08.1997 - 09.1998
National Board Certification in Early Childhood Ed -
National Board Certified
Masters in Early Childhood/Elementary Education - Education
The University of Alabama
Bachelors in Early Childhood And Elementary Ed. - Education
Athens State University
Associate of Science - Education
Snead State Community College