Susan Thomas
Tonawanda,NY
Summary
Adaptable educator and public health professional with experience in classroom supervision, lesson delivery, and student engagement. Strong background in curriculum design, assessment, and respectful communication. Committed to creating organized, supportive environments and contributing to effective learning and service outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
NYS Contact Tracer (COVID-19)
New York State
Tonawanda, NY
11.2020 - 06.2021
- - Contacted individuals linked to positive cases to provide essential quarantine education and safety guidance.
- - Explained isolation and quarantine guidance to residents according to New York State protocols.
- - Tracked close contacts through case notes and interviews to ensure timely notification and follow-up.
- - Drafted case reports and contact tracing plans from interview findings.
- Informed the public on best practices for COVID-19 prevention to promote community health and safety.
Substitute Teacher
Cleveland Hill High School
Cheektowaga, NY
09.2015 - 01.2020
- Supervised High School classrooms using lesson plans and school routines.
- Delivered assigned instruction across subjects for High School students.
- Supported student questions with patient, respectful academic guidance.
- Maintained orderly learning spaces and followed school safety procedures.
Supstitute teacher
Ken-Ton School District
Tonawanda, NY
09.2015 - 06.2016
Adjunct Professor
Villa Maria College
Buffalo, NY
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Taught undergraduate courses at Villa Maria College using engaging classroom instruction.
- Guided classroom discussions and encouraged student participation in learning activities.
- Assessed student work and provided clear written and verbal feedback.
- Prepared lesson plans, assignments, and grading rubrics for student evaluation.
- Developed syllabi aligned with Villa Maria College curriculum and course objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05-2015
Skills
- Contact tracing
- Quarantine guidance
- Case reporting and data collection
- Case reporting
- Public health protocols
- Data collection
- Lesson instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson execution
- Student engagement
- Student oversight
- Curriculum design
- Syllabus development
- Student evaluation
- Rubric development
Timeline
NYS Contact Tracer (COVID-19)
New York State
11.2020 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Cleveland Hill High School
09.2015 - 01.2020
Supstitute teacher
Ken-Ton School District
09.2015 - 06.2016
Adjunct Professor
Villa Maria College
08.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
SUNY Buffalo State