Susan Mitchell
Middlesex,VT
Summary
Goal-oriented Instructional Assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Assistant
Montpelier Roxbury School District
08.2022 - Current
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and g
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Instructional Assistant
Montpelier Roxbury School Dist Roxbury Village Sc
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and gro
- Worked 1:1 with a student
- Support the students in the way support is needed
- Develop a relationship with students .
Substitute Teacher
Montpelier Roxbury School District
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support students .
- Kept students on-task using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Instructional Assistant
Montpelier Roxbury Sch Dist. Union Elem
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Support students with Autism in learning and social interactions..
- Supported students with special needs learn and grow.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans
Paraeducator, Special Education
U32 High School
03.2012 - 05.2017
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs,
- Followed personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Supported students in the community. Helping them learn life skills.
Substitute Teacher
Montpelier Roxbury Sch Dist. Union Elem. Sch
09.2016 - 03.2017
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Paraeducator, Special Education
U32 School District
10.2006 - 08.2012
- Assisted Special Educators and worked individually with students with special needs.
- Implemented interventions and treatment results
- Supported students in local community .
- Helping them learn life skills to carry them beyond High School
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Norwich University
Northfield, Vt 06.1974
Associate of Arts -
Vermont College
Montpelier, Vt 05.1972
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School
Cross River New York 06.1970
Skills
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Helping Students With Special Needs
- Computer Skills
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Certification
Certified Centered Riding Instructor
Timeline
Instructional Assistant
Montpelier Roxbury School District
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Montpelier Roxbury School District
03.2021 - 06.2021
Instructional Assistant
Montpelier Roxbury School Dist Roxbury Village Sc
09.2019 - 10.2021
Instructional Assistant
Montpelier Roxbury Sch Dist. Union Elem
03.2017 - 08.2019
Substitute Teacher
Montpelier Roxbury Sch Dist. Union Elem. Sch
09.2016 - 03.2017
Paraeducator, Special Education
U32 High School
03.2012 - 05.2017
Paraeducator, Special Education
U32 School District
10.2006 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Norwich University
Associate of Arts -
Vermont College
High School Diploma -
John Jay High School
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