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Susan Schreiber

Pipersville,Pennsylvania

Summary

At Council Rock School District, I enhanced student emotional well-being and increased parent involvement, showcasing my special education expertise and empathy development. Leveraging collaborative teamwork and effective communication, I led small group workshops, mentored new teachers, and integrated social-emotional learning, significantly contributing to a positive school culture.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Emotional Support Teacher

Council Rock School District
01.1995 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced emotional well-being of students by fostering positive relationships and creating a supportive classroom environment.
  • Developed and led workshops for parents to better understand their child''s emotional needs and provide support at home.
  • Served as a mentor to new Emotional Support Teachers, providing guidance on best practices and sharing valuable resources.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in committees dedicated to improving overall student wellbeing and mental health services.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies and service providers to ensure comprehensive support for students both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, sharing resources, and encouraging participation in school events.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and specialists to develop effective support strategies for students with diverse needs.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques and plans to maintain a productive, safe and respectful classroom atmosphere.
  • Advocated for the integration of social-emotional learning curriculum within the school community, resulting in increased awareness among staff members.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral challenges, promoting healthy coping skills and self-regulation strategies.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities focused on supporting the emotional growth of students, enhancing my skills as an educator.
  • Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize success.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
  • Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
  • Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
  • Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedules.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
  • Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
  • Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Lock Haven University
Lock Haven, PA
05-1985

Skills

  • Empathy development
  • Special education expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Motivated to learn new skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Effective communication
  • Time management skills
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Professionalism
  • Safety monitoring
  • Adaptability
  • Non-verbal communication
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Emotional Support Teacher

Council Rock School District
01.1995 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

Lock Haven University
Susan Schreiber