Susan Morrison Stoller
Tarzana,CA
Summary
Passionate and mindful educator with 10+ years of teaching experience in child-centered and academically inspiring classrooms. Skilled in creating multidisciplinary curricula that promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Committed to collaborative teaching, continuous learning, and fostering strong partnerships with students, families, and fellow educators.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Floating Associate Teacher
Westland School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 11.2025
- Supported Head Teachers in developing and delivering child-centered, integrated and mission aligned curriculum
- Helped Head and Associate Teachers by supporting the classroom and through assessment of students skills
- Facilitated small group instruction in literacy, phonics, and math
- Provided targeted support based on student needs and interests
- Promoted social-emotional growth through actives, modeling, conversations, and classroom routines
Associate Teacher
Westland School
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with Head Teacher to develop meaningful curriculum that inspired students to think critically and engage deeply
- Worked with small groups of students to strengthen skill sets and further areas of curiosity
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students focusing on the social emotional health of each child
- Participated in Parent-Teacher Conferences and Conference Report writing
Substitute Teacher, K-6th Grade
Westland School
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Covered classrooms for Teachers in all grades during planned and unexpected absences
- Implemented classroom plans left by Head Teachers
- Upheld classroom routines
Intern, Field Placement, First Grade
PS 84
New York, NY
05.2010 - 06.2010
- Worked in small groups on math and literacy projects
- Assisted Head Teacher in classroom management
Assistant Teacher, 3 & 4 Year Olds
Bank Street School for Children
New York, NY
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Developed emergent curriculum integrating math, science and literacy into meaningful experiences including field trips and daily life in the classroom
- Collaborated with Co-Teachers, the Lower School Director and Specialists to scaffold individual and group learning
- Observed and documented student strengths and stretches throughout the year
- Met with parents to discuss the progression of each child's growth and development
Co-Head Teacher, 4 & 5 Year Olds
The Episcopal School
New York, NY
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Developed and executed experience-based, interdisciplinary, and collaborative curriculum
- Assessed and evaluated student growth in conjunction with writing ISSAGNY reports for ex-missions to Kindergarten
- Promoted trusting family/teacher relationships through home visits, curriculum nights, weekly emails and monthly newsletters
- Collaborated with Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist and Child Psychologist to asses stretches and struggles to encourage each child's development
National Sales Representative
Hilton Hotels Corporation
Chicago, IL
02.2004 - 08.2005
- Booked over 3.7 million in sales
- Represented, marketed and sold the Hilton Family of Brands to top executive accounts
- Coordinate creative client events showcasing various hotels
- Directly responsible for increased business and revenue
Assistant Teacher, 4 & 5 Year Olds
Clayton Child Center
St Louis, MO
09.2002 - 08.2003
Head Teacher, 4 & 5 Year Olds
St. Paul's Early Childhood Center
St. Louis, MO
08.2000 - 08.2001
Education
M.S. Ed. - Early Childhood Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York, New YorkB.A. - Communications
University Of Missouri
St. Louis, MissouriSkills
- Strong problem-solving and observational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Classroom and curriculum organization
- Collaborative team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Floating Associate Teacher
Westland School
08.2022 - 11.2025
Associate Teacher
Westland School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-6th Grade
Westland School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Intern, Field Placement, First Grade
PS 84
05.2010 - 06.2010
Assistant Teacher, 3 & 4 Year Olds
Bank Street School for Children
09.2009 - 06.2010
Co-Head Teacher, 4 & 5 Year Olds
The Episcopal School
09.2005 - 06.2008
National Sales Representative
Hilton Hotels Corporation
02.2004 - 08.2005
Assistant Teacher, 4 & 5 Year Olds
Clayton Child Center
09.2002 - 08.2003
Head Teacher, 4 & 5 Year Olds
St. Paul's Early Childhood Center
08.2000 - 08.2001
M.S. Ed. - Early Childhood Education
Bank Street College of Education
B.A. - Communications
University Of Missouri
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Orton-Gillingham (Classroom Educator Level), July 2024
- Orton-Gillingham (Associate Level, 25 hours), Aug–Sept 2024
- Reading and Writing Project, Mossflower, August 2024
- Brain Circuit Type Workshop, October 2023
- VISIONS Workshops (Annually)