Susan Mobley
Gold Hill,NC
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Math/SS Teacher
Erwin Middle School
06.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with 80+ students each year, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
6th/7th Grade Math Teacher
Southeast Middle School
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Enhanced student understanding by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in lesson plans.
- Established positive relationships with 90+ students, parents, and colleagues to create supportive learning environment.
- Increased student participation by incorporating engaging group activities and problem-solving exercises into daily lessons.
Summer School Teacher
Rowan/Salisbury School System
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
AIG Facilitator/5th Grade Teacher
Rowan/Salisbury School System
06.2005 - 06.2021
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as whole group lectures, small group instruction, discussions, hands-on activities and individual skill work
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts
- Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation
- Assisted other staff members with gifted education by modeling lessons, co-teaching, and implementation of best practices
- Enhanced program effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to review and revise curriculum content regularly.
Summer School Teacher
Rockwell Elementary - Rowan-Salisbury Schools
06.2001 - 06.2006
- Developed lesson plans guided by required course topics
- Worked summers of 2001-2006 with 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students attending summer school for remediation purposes
- Created and managed hands-on activities that engaged students in learning process
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Classroom Teacher- 4th Grade
Rockwell Elementary
06.2000 - 06.2005
- Developed lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as whole group lectures, small group instruction, discussions, hands-on activities and individual skill work
- Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
Elementary Classroom Teacher- Bostian Elementary
Rowan/Salisbury School System
02.1995 - 06.2000
- Taught in various grade levels (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th)
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills
- Utilized district standards to plan lessons that addressed all requirements and prepared students to take standardized assessment tests.
Summer School Teacher
Houston Elementary
06.1994 - 07.1994
- Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum which addressed individual learning styles
- Interacted with children and promoted good behavior through positive reinforcement methods
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
Kindergarten Assistant
Houston Elementary
08.1993 - 06.1994
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs
- Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs
- Prepared various types of classroom materials to support teacher plans
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
Substitute Teacher
Spartanburg County School Districts # 2 & # 7
01.1993 - 07.1993
- Educated elementary school learners in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of their teacher
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on set schedule and operating at consistent level.
After School School Assistant
Spartanburg County School District #2
09.1990 - 06.1993
- Tutored students in math, science, history, reading and English
- Created and managed hands-on activities that engaged students in the learning process.
Education
Master's - Elementary Education
Catawba College
Salisbury, North Carolina06.2003
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC01.1992
Skills
- High-energy Elementary/Middle School Teacher passionate about promoting inclusion, critical thinking skills and student development
- Skilled in managing classroom environments and student behavior with positive and proactive strategies
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities
- Familiar with educational standards in elementary/middle grades and gifted program and focused on helping students progress academically while promoting development of lifelong learning skills
- Experienced in planning lessons, activities and assessments
- Excellent classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Reporting and documentation
- Differentiated learning techniques
- NBPTS Certified
- AIG Certified
- Motivating students
- Flexible and adaptive
- Student rapport
- Excellent classroom management
- Active participation in student groups and clubs such as Student Council and robotics
- Record keeping
Certification
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Middle Childhood Generalist: Certified 2006 and obtained renewal in 2016
- Master's in Elementary Education 2003
- Stated certified gifted credentials 2004
- Bachelor's in Elementary Education 1992
References
- Daniel Herring, Principal, Erwin Middle School, 704-279-7265, herringda@rss.k12.nc.us
- Jessica Allen, Assistant Principal, Erwin Middle School, 704-279-7265, allenjs@rss.k12.nc.us
- Jennifer Warden, Principal, Rockwell Elementary, 704-279-3145, Jennifer.warden@rss.k12.nc.us
Timeline
6th Grade Math/SS Teacher
Erwin Middle School
06.2022 - Current
6th/7th Grade Math Teacher
Southeast Middle School
06.2021 - 06.2022
Summer School Teacher
Rowan/Salisbury School System
06.2018 - 06.2021
AIG Facilitator/5th Grade Teacher
Rowan/Salisbury School System
06.2005 - 06.2021
Summer School Teacher
Rockwell Elementary - Rowan-Salisbury Schools
06.2001 - 06.2006
Classroom Teacher- 4th Grade
Rockwell Elementary
06.2000 - 06.2005
Elementary Classroom Teacher- Bostian Elementary
Rowan/Salisbury School System
02.1995 - 06.2000
Summer School Teacher
Houston Elementary
06.1994 - 07.1994
Kindergarten Assistant
Houston Elementary
08.1993 - 06.1994
Substitute Teacher
Spartanburg County School Districts # 2 & # 7
01.1993 - 07.1993
After School School Assistant
Spartanburg County School District #2
09.1990 - 06.1993
Master's - Elementary Education
Catawba College
Bachelor's - Elementary Education
University of South Carolina
- National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Middle Childhood Generalist: Certified 2006 and obtained renewal in 2016
- Master's in Elementary Education 2003
- Stated certified gifted credentials 2004
- Bachelor's in Elementary Education 1992
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