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susan reider

Columbia,MD

Summary

Passionate and dedicated educator with 30+ years of experience teaching language arts to middle school students. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans, fostering a supportive classroom environment, and adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students. Strong commitment to student success and academic achievement, Cultivates a love for learning in students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administration to create a positive and productive educational environment. Eager to bring enthusiasm and expertise to a new teaching opportunity.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Howard County Public Schools
08.1992 - Current
  • Adapt lesson plans and teaching methods to students with different learning styles
  • Used varied teaching strategies to provide interactive atmosphere, enabling students to develop learning skills
  • Fostered relationships with students, parents, and other educators to create environment that let students excel
  • Tutored students one-on-one as they studied or worked on [homework after school]
  • Work with reading groups to support students in literacy skills
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with parents by facilitating open lines of communication and scheduling meetings to assess student progress and behavior
  • Collaborated with school staff to create a supportive and enriching environment for students outside of regular school hours (summer and after school).

Host

Columbia Association
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.

Education

Bachelor's of Science - Elementary Education

West Chester University
West Chester, PA
12-2024

Certification - Pupil Personnel

McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
06-2024

Admin I Certificate -

Loyola College
Baltimore
06-2007

M Ed in Guidance and Counseling -

Loyola College
Baltimore
06-1998

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organization
  • Teamwork

Certification

Elementary Education


Guidance and Counseling


Pupil Personnel


Administration I


Timeline

Host

Columbia Association
01.2017 - 03.2019

Teacher

Howard County Public Schools
08.1992 - Current

Bachelor's of Science - Elementary Education

West Chester University

Certification - Pupil Personnel

McDaniel College

Admin I Certificate -

Loyola College

M Ed in Guidance and Counseling -

Loyola College

Elementary Education


Guidance and Counseling


Pupil Personnel


Administration I


susan reider