Susan Sheehan
1498 Castlewood Drive, Wheaton,IL
Summary
To obtain a position as an assessor while utilizing well rounded early childhood teaching experiences; including the ability to design age-appropriate lessons and activities that teach fundamental academics which align with Early Childhood Environment Ratings Scale as well as Classroom Assessment Scoring System.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Start Lead Teacher/School Site Director
Metropolitan Family Services
Wheaton, IL
04.2016 - Current
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships
- Developed teaching plans in accordance with the Head Start curriculum which aligned with Illinois State Board of Education's Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards
- Implemented dual language curriculum for students in a multi diverse classroom
- Performed developmental screenings while collaborating with area school districts for student referrals
- Documented and monitored students progress using Teaching Strategies Gold
- Conducted instruction to meet individual learning styles
- Created remote learning activities for asynchronous learners while teaching a hybrid schedule to include in person learners during the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Parent and teacher meetings were regularly conducted as per the standards of Head Start performance
- Strong Social Emotional Learning implemented using Conscious Discipline and Pyramid Model in the classroom
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
Wheaton, IL
04.2008 - 04.2016
- Exceptional people skills aimed at providing the highest in customer services
- Excellent attention to detail focused on ensuring orders were accurate
- Educated customers about coffee blends as well as handcrafted beverages
Second Grade Teacher
Indian Prairie School District 204
Naperville, IL
08.1997 - 06.2000
- Created individualized lesson plans to meet needs of every student
- Utilization of positive classroom management strategies
- Team taught with fellow second grade teachers
- Served on the Social Studies committee to implement new curriculum to the district
- Homebound teacher for second grade student
- Supported inclusion students in reaching IEP goals
Support Aide
Indian Prairie School District 204
Aurora , IL
08.1995 - 06.1997
- Homebound teacher for second grade student
- Supported inclusion students in reaching their IEP goals
- Assessed student reading progress
- Modified daily lessons and tests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILEarly Childhood Education Certification - Early Childhood Education
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, ILSkills
- Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales
- Classroom Assessment Scoring System
Accomplishments
- Attained the Gold Circle of Quality-ExceleRate Illinois
- Nominated Head Start Teacher of the Year-2021
- Mentor to new teachers as well as graduate students
- Promoted to Site Director after first year of teaching Head Start
Certification
- GOLD® Interrater Reliability Certification, Preschool, including dual language learners and children with disabilities
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Food Manager Certification
Timeline
Head Start Lead Teacher/School Site Director
Metropolitan Family Services
04.2016 - Current
Barista
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY
04.2008 - 04.2016
Second Grade Teacher
Indian Prairie School District 204
08.1997 - 06.2000
Support Aide
Indian Prairie School District 204
08.1995 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Child Development
Northern Illinois University
Early Childhood Education Certification - Early Childhood Education
Elmhurst College
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