Susan Pearson
North Salt Lake,UT
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. An educational leader focused on designing and sustaining a vibrant and positive school culture. Dedicated to collaborating with teachers, students, families, and district leaders. Focused on the development of meaningful outcomes for all student's, strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Weber School District
Washington Terrace, UT
06.2024 - Current
- Designed individualized education plans for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective instructional strategies.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted teaching methods accordingly.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students and families to enhance engagement.
- Advocated for student needs within school and district committees to improve services.
- Modified general education Math curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Special Education Resource
West High
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented policies & procedures for efficient classroom operations, and successfully managed students’ goals and accommodations for success in general education curriculum.
- Designing instructional and learning activities for diverse learners in language arts
- Providing feedback on student writing
- Selecting fiction and non-fiction texts for analysis
Special Education Resource
Mueller Park Jr. High
Bountiful, UT
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Designed, implemented and assessed reading, writing, math instruction for special education resource students.
- Implemented efficient classroom operations, and successfully managed students’ activities using positive behavior incentives in self-contained classes. Providing feedback on student writing
- Selecting fiction and non-fiction texts for analysis
- Co -taught 7th, 8th and 9th grade Language Arts
- Self-Contained English 7th, 8th & 9th
- Self-Contained Math 7
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Hope Squad Advisor, Wrestling Team Advisor
Special Education Self-Contained Mental Health Program
Valley Mental Health
West Valley, UT
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Designed, implemented and assessed reading, writing, math science, history and computer science curriculum for students in a day program
- Implemented policies & procedures for efficient classroom operations, and successfully managed students’ activities using positive behavior incentives
- Implemented consumer centered strategy to deliver excellent service-based product small mental health day program.
Special Education Resource
Loudoun County Public Schools
Ashburn, VA
01.1990 - 01.2012
- Created Behavior Model at Stone Bridge High Adopted in the district.
- Co-taught: English, Chemistry, Algebra, Physics, World History, and Earth Science
- Worked to involve students in clubs: ie: Battle of the Books
- Implemented efficient classroom operations, and successfully managed students’ activities using positive behavior incentives in self-contained classes. Providing feedback on student writing
- KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: Creation of Behavior Program Model
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Weber State University
Ogden, UT01-1984
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Writing Instruction
- Staff Culture Development
- Mastery-Based Learning
- Creative Problem Solving
- Process Development
- Manage Student Behavior
- Curriculum Development
- Develop Lesson Plans
- Classroom Management
- Parent Communications
- Provide Student Support Services
- Time Management
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Achieved success for students with severe behavior issues through effectively helping with the development of a behavior support classroom . A school within a school. We had 100% graduation rate of students with sever behavior issues
Affiliations
- National Education Association (NEA) 2012-Present
- American Federation of Teachers (AFT) 1990 -2012
Certification
- Elementary Teacher Certification Expires: 06/30
- Special Education K-12 Expires: 06/30
- English as a Second Language 06/30
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Weber School District
06.2024 - Current
Special Education Resource
West High
01.2023 - Current
Special Education Resource
Mueller Park Jr. High
01.2015 - 01.2023
Special Education Self-Contained Mental Health Program
Valley Mental Health
01.2012 - 01.2015
Special Education Resource
Loudoun County Public Schools
01.1990 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Weber State University
AWARDS / HONORS
Teacher Who Cares Award | 2008