Susan Richison
Edmond,OK
Summary
I have 30 years experience in the classroom. During this time, I have gained knowledge in becoming the best teacher I can be.
I have had training in Great Expectations and the school I taught at last was a Great Expectation School.
The last school I taught at Wilson Elementary, was also an Arts Integrated school, meaning that we used the arts to teach the standards. Students enjoyed learning through the Arts, and these lessons were used in not only teaching the standards from our state, but also in classroom management.
I have also been trained in PBIS, which is Personal Best Intervention System.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2025
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Online Teacher August 2020 - May 2021
- STEAM Teacher August 2021 - May 2025
Substitute Teacher
Edmond Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.2000
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Preschool Teacher
Henderson Hills Baptist Church
08.1995 - 05.2000
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05-1985
Western Heights High School
Oklahoma City05-1979
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Motivating students
Timeline
Teacher
Oklahoma City Public Schools
08.2000 - 05.2025
Substitute Teacher
Edmond Public Schools
08.1996 - 05.2000
Preschool Teacher
Henderson Hills Baptist Church
08.1995 - 05.2000
Education
University of Central Oklahoma
Western Heights High School
Cetificate of Excellence Top 3% in benchmarks for 3rd grade ELA and Math, and 4th Grade Math
During Covid, I was the online teacher for 2-4 grades. The 3rd and 4th grade students took quarterly benchmarks. My students received top 3 % honors in ELA and Math. I worked hard with my students making sure they had understanding of their online lessons, held online zoom meetings, and encouraged students to do their best. The hard work paid off, and I was awarded these awards, as having scores in the top 3%.
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