Susan Puckett
Norfolk,USA
Summary
Dynamic educational professional with a proven track record teaching upper elementary students, excelling in special education support, and student engagement. Achieved remarkable student progress through differentiated lesson planning and effective collaboration. Passionate about implementing educational strategies that foster growth and success in diverse learning environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editorial Assistant
DocDirect Publishing, LLC
Norfolk, VA
11.2022 - Current
- Edited articles for grammar, punctuation, clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
- Managed distribution list of over 4,000 recipients to maintain effective communication.
- Reduced undeliverable addresses from over 300 to eight within two publication cycles.
Tutor
University Instructors LLC
Chesapeake and Norfolk, VA
01.2022 - Current
- Partner with conventional education instructors to define pedagogical direction and deliver culturally responsive learning content to K-2 classrooms.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of curriculum changes and educational practices to provide current and effective tutoring
- Facilitated engaging tutoring sessions in various subjects to enhance understanding.
- Collaborated with faculty to align tutoring methods with curriculum goals.
- Identified gaps in students' knowledge and developed targeted lessons to address these areas.
Special Education Case Manager
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Streamlined Special Education conferences and documentation for efficiency and legal compliance.
- Coordinated individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop effective support strategies.
- Mediated conflicts between students and staff to achieve shared objectives using a solution-oriented approach.
NILD Educational Therapist
Private Practice
Norfolk, VA
09.2011 - 06.2019
- Elevated student mathematics performance from the 3rd percentile to the 97th percentile.
- Delivered educational therapy for students with developmental learning delays.
- Facilitated training sessions for teachers to align resources with struggling learners.
Student Teaching Mentor
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Supervised education majors to set instructional targets and enhance lesson delivery.
- Guided students in academic and career planning through individualized mentorship sessions.
- Facilitated meetings to integrate educational theory with research and practice.
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
Brooklyn, NY
06.2002 - 06.2004
- Utilized strong time management skills to complete graduate program while delivering well-organized classroom instruction and executing Individual Education Plans concurrently.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress and well-being.
Change Management Team Member
RR Donnelley
Downers Grove, IL
05.2001 - 06.2002
- Created executive-level presentations for division directors to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Standardized and streamlined business processes to align project priorities effectively.
- Integrated various business functions to enhance project alignment and operational efficiency.
Quality Analyst
Allstate Insurance
Schaumburg, IL
09.2000 - 05.2001
- Redesigned reporting structures and templates, enhancing reporting efficiency by 60%
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and maintained quality assurance documentation for auditing purposes.
Education
Master of Science - Education
PACE University
New York, NY06-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural Studies/Education
Wheaton College
Wheaton, IL05-2000
Skills
- Child development expertise
- Differentiated lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Special education support
- Records management
- Academic advising
- Community outreach coordination
- Educational strategy implementation
Certification
- Post Graduate Professional License, Commonwealth of Virginia, Pre K - 6, License Number: PGP-0686003
- Instructional Methods for Students with Learning Needs, Level 1, National Institute for Learning Development, 2012
- Search and Teach, National Institute for Learning Development, 2012
- Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Mediator, Level 1, The Feuerstein Institute, 2013
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language, TEFL.org.uk, 2018
Timeline
Editorial Assistant
DocDirect Publishing, LLC
11.2022 - Current
Tutor
University Instructors LLC
01.2022 - Current
Special Education Case Manager
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2020
NILD Educational Therapist
Private Practice
09.2011 - 06.2019
Student Teaching Mentor
Vanderbilt University
01.2008 - 05.2008
Special Education Teacher
New York City Department of Education
06.2002 - 06.2004
Change Management Team Member
RR Donnelley
05.2001 - 06.2002
Quality Analyst
Allstate Insurance
09.2000 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Education
PACE University
Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural Studies/Education
Wheaton College
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