Susan Newman
Edmond,OK
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher
Edmond Public School District
08.2000 - 05.2023
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify issues.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Promptly evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Incorporated current events and interactive activities into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Guided student led discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Assisted with student organized events to promote student engagement.
- Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current with literature trends.
- Engaged in departmental committees to develop and review policies.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
Computer Lab Monitor
University Of Central Oklahoma
01.1997 - 12.1999
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.
- Provided instruction to all lab users on proper use of all equipment.
- Handled lab equipment, cleaned keyboards, monitors and disk drives.
Workers' Compensation Claims Representative
Oklahoma Instalation Company
07.1994 - 07.1996
- Delivered exceptional customer service to policyholders by communicating important information and patiently listening to issues.
- Conducted day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain information files and process paperwork.
- Maintained contact with claimants and attorneys to determine treatment status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Rogers, ARBachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12.1999
Skills
- Positive Learning Environment
- Patience and Persistence
- Health and Wellbeing
- Positive Student Motivation and Engagement
- Communication Verbal and Written
- Class Preparation
- Time and Classroom Management
- Adapting to Different Learning Styles
- Online Instruction
- Open Mindset Problem Solving Skills
- Hands-On Learning
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Accurate and Updated Records
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Knowledge in Area of Expertise
- Professional Development
Certification
- English, 4050 English 6-12 (Grammar/Composition, American Literature, English Literature, and World Literature), Certificate No 209618 - 02/01/2021 to 06/30/2026
Additional Information
- English Department Head
- Student Council Advisor
- Senior Class Advisor
- Graduation Coordinator
- Varsity Pom Coach
- Varsity Cheer Coach
- Detention Supervisor
- Homebound Teacher
- English Summer School Teacher
- District Curriculum Committee
- District Textbook Committee
- State Curriculum Standards Committee
- Other various tasks and jobs as requested to perform
Timeline
English Teacher
Edmond Public School District
08.2000 - 05.2023
Computer Lab Monitor
University Of Central Oklahoma
01.1997 - 12.1999
Workers' Compensation Claims Representative
Oklahoma Instalation Company
07.1994 - 07.1996
High School Diploma -
Rogers High School
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
University of Central Oklahoma
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