Susan Shaw
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic educator specializing in literacy interventions and individualized student support. Known for developing comprehensive Reading Improvement and Monitoring Plans and facilitating professional development workshops, enhancing teaching practices and student outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Title I Reading Specialist
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Columbus, OH
09.2021 - 07.2025
- Assessed student reading levels, with DRA system, to tailor individualized Reading Improvement and Monitory Plans (RIMPs).
- Developed and implemented targeted literacy interventions for diverse student group needs.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to integrate reading strategies into their small group curricula.
- Facilitated professional development workshop focused on Leveled Language Intervention System program new for small group classroom lessons.
Classroom Teacher - Online Grade 2
Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy
Akron, OH
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Facilitated virtual classroom discussions to enhance student participation and critical thinking.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, providing timely feedback and support.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum and instructional strategies for improved outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
Reading/ESL Teacher
Great Western Academy - An Imagine School
Columbus, OH
10.2017 - 07.2020
- Developed tailored lesson plans to enhance English language proficiency among diverse student populations.
- Implemented engaging instructional strategies to foster active participation and improve language retention.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations in Lexia Core5 and provided constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Assessed students annually with the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA), to determine their skills gained in reading, writing, listening and speaking English.
Reading Specialist
Noble Academy
Columbus, OH
08.2016 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2
Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
09.2014 - 07.2016
Classroom Teacher - Grades 2 & 3
International Academy of Columbus
Columbus, OH
08.2012 - 09.2014
Education
No Degree - State of Ohio Licensure in Elementary Education
Ashland University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Arts - Human Resources Training
St. Leo University
Shaw AFB, SCSkills
- Comprehension techniques
- Differentiated instruction
- Progress monitoring
- Intervention planning
- Individualized support
- Response to intervention
- Guided reading
- Classroom leadership
- Literacy support
- Early literacy
- Learning style assessment
- Title 1 compliance
- Testing proficiency
Certification
- Science of Reading - August, 2024
- TESOL Endorsement - June, 2024
- Introduction to Dyslexia, K-3 - April, 2023
- Just Words by Wilson Language - July, 2022
- Kindergarten Readiness Assessment - May, 2022
- Resident Educator Mentor Training (RESA) - July, 2021
- Reading Endorsement - September, 2016
Timeline
Title I Reading Specialist
Columbus Preparatory Academy
09.2021 - 07.2025
Classroom Teacher - Online Grade 2
Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy
08.2020 - 09.2021
Reading/ESL Teacher
Great Western Academy - An Imagine School
10.2017 - 07.2020
Reading Specialist
Noble Academy
08.2016 - 07.2017
Classroom Teacher - Grade 2
Columbus City Schools
09.2014 - 07.2016
Classroom Teacher - Grades 2 & 3
International Academy of Columbus
08.2012 - 09.2014
No Degree - State of Ohio Licensure in Elementary Education
Ashland University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Training
St. Leo University