Susan Tucker
Carolina Beach,NC
Summary
Dedicated ISS Coordinator and Behavior Coach with a proven track record in relationship building, conflict resolution, and implementing restorative practices. Committed to fostering student success and enhancing classroom environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ISS Coordinator/ Behavior Coach
Myrtle Grove Middle School
Wilmington , NC
08.2019 - Current
- I maintained in-school suspension for Myrtle Grove Middle School, with a focus on restorative practices, social-emotional learning, emotion regulation, and mindset training.
- I coupled this with academic recovery and support.
- I helped to initiate a program named Greater Gators to work with students with habitual behavior infractions, to increase their ability to maintain the ability to attend scheduled classes, and to experience success.
- As a behavior coach, I observed students, classrooms, and instructors/teachers to offer support, methodology, behavior modification, and encourage structure to experience success with all stakeholders.
- I participated in the 'All Things Behavior' committee and collected data concerning referrals and behavior trends.
- I worked with our MTSS coordinator concerning behaviors and supporting interventions for students in our tier 3 behavior group.
Special Education Department Chair
J C Roe Alternative School
Wilmington, North Carolina
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Facilitated intake and exit for attendance at the alternative school.
- Created schedules, supports, and training for staff and students.
- Coordinated with the administration concerning staff and student needs throughout the building.
- Facilitated and taught the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) program for exceptional children.
- Created and facilitated professional development for staff
Exceptional Children's Teacher/ Department Chair
Ashley High School
Wilmington, North Carolina
01.2013 - 06.2016
- Instruction in the Occupational Course of Study, Study Skills, Inclusion Teacher for Math and English.
- Fulfilled all duties necessary as Co-Department Chair.
- Unofficially acted as the Dean of Students for Special Education students, put supports in place to modify, correct behaviors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC08-1996
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Best practices implementation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Coaching
- Restorative practices
Timeline
ISS Coordinator/ Behavior Coach
Myrtle Grove Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Special Education Department Chair
J C Roe Alternative School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Exceptional Children's Teacher/ Department Chair
Ashley High School
01.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University North Carolina Wilmington