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Susan Siske

Flower Mound,TX

Summary

Proven educator with a record of fostering academic growth and emotional well-being in students across diverse districts including Dallas ISD. Skilled in creating engaging lesson plans and promoting positive engagement. Excels in problem-solving and team collaboration. Demonstrate success in enhancing student comprehension and relationship building, ensuring a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Energetic Camp Counselor experienced in directing camp activities and helping school-aged children develop confidence and achieve life goals. Skilled at planning, executing and supervising activities including arts and sports. Strong interpersonal communication abilities that encourage fun while sustaining camp missions.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Counselor

City Of Grapevine
05.2012 - Current
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.


General Education Teacher

Lewisville Independent School District
08.1997 - Current
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
  • Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

General Education Teacher

CFBISD
08.1995 - 08.1997
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material
  • Increased parent involvement in the educational process by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for home support.
  • Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.

General Education Teacher

Dallas ISD/Dallas Public Schools
08.1993 - 08.1995
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, making content relatable to students'' lives.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, ensuring consistency in the curriculum across subject areas.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.

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  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Positive Engagement
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Creative and Energetic
  • Relationship Building
  • Activity Planning and Scheduling
  • Time Management

Accomplishments

Teacher of the Year 2018

Award of Excellence/Cross Timbers Rotary Club 2020

Timeline

Camp Counselor

City Of Grapevine
05.2012 - Current

General Education Teacher

Lewisville Independent School District
08.1997 - Current

General Education Teacher

CFBISD
08.1995 - 08.1997

General Education Teacher

Dallas ISD/Dallas Public Schools
08.1993 - 08.1995

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Texas A&M University
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