Susan Muir
Mount Airy,MD
Summary
Caring educator with 23 years of experience in elementary instruction. Offers knowledge and abilities to new position dedicated to helping multilingual learners. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, creating a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Utilized data-driven instruction practices to identify areas needing improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a sense of trust and mutual respect.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2021 - 09.2023
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Maintained strong communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress in language acquisition and academic performance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Enhanced student progress by implementing individualized education plans and adapting instructional strategies to meet diverse needs.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive learning environment that promoted respect, empathy, and understanding among all students.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists, to ensure holistic support for each student.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Children's Center Of Walkersville
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated social-emotional learning techniques into daily routines, fostering healthy peer relationships and improved behavior among students.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Established a safe and nurturing classroom environment where students felt comfortable taking risks and expressing themselves creatively.
Reading Interventionist/Pre-K Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2019
- Developed individualized learning plans tailored to each student''s unique needs, ensuring a targeted approach to language acquisition and skill development.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Developed personalized lesson plans that focused on specific areas of improvement for each student, leading to significant progress in reading skills.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
- Increased student literacy rates by utilizing research-based instructional methods and materials.
- Supported the development of phonemic awareness and decoding skills through targeted activities, promoting fluent reading in struggling learners.
- Taught Reading to individual and small groups.
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers related to best practices in reading intervention strategies, contributing to overall school success in literacy education.
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted support, fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
Reading Specialist
Denton ISD
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Advised school administration on the selection of appropriate ESL resources and materials for use in the classroom setting.
- Coordinated special events celebrating linguistic diversity within the school community, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all learners.Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Established positive relationships with families, collaborating on strategies to support at-home literacy development efforts.
- Served as a resource for educators by providing professional development workshops on best practices in literacy instruction.
- Implemented research-based instructional practices to improve overall reading proficiency among students.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to optimize growth.
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
English as a Second Language Reading Teacher
Dallas ISD
01.2000 - 05.2004
- Developed individualized learning plans tailored to each student''s unique needs, ensuring a targeted approach to language acquisition and skill development.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through the use of higher-level questioning techniques during class discussions and written assignments.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons based on individual student needs, ensuring all learners had access to appropriate resources and support.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VATeaching Certification - Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TXSkills
- ESOL Certified
- English Language Learners
- Maryland Teaching Certification
- Serving Diverse Communities
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Social-Emotional Learning training
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Student assessment
Certification
Early Childhood Education Pre-K-3rd grade
Elementary Education 1st-8th grade
ESOL Pre-K-12th grade
Reading Recovery Trained
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Frederick County Public Schools
10.2023 - Current
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2021 - 09.2023
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Children's Center Of Walkersville
09.2019 - 08.2021
Reading Interventionist/Pre-K Teacher
Howard County Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2019
Reading Specialist
Denton ISD
08.2004 - 05.2006
English as a Second Language Reading Teacher
Dallas ISD
01.2000 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Old Dominion University
Teaching Certification - Education
The University of Texas At Arlington
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