Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Roles in Education
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer
Susan Wischhusen

Susan Wischhusen

Teacher
Summerville,SC

Summary

Passionate ESE/Biology Teacher that provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Able to teach face to face and virtually using multiple platforms. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating a fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrives in deadline-driven environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Biology Teacher/Eighth Grade Environmental Science Teacher

Dorchester School District 2
Summerville , SC
08.2023 - Current

Created SC 2021 standard based lessons with embedded opportunities for inquiry and modeling. Communicated with students, parents, and other teachers. Partnered with Engineering Tomorrow in order to reinforce learning through engineering labs that helped solidly the concepts covered. Provided opportunities for remediation and enrichment.

High School Biology Teacher/ESE Teacher

Lee County School District, Ida Baker High School
Cape Coral , Florida
04.2017 - 06.2023
  • Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
  • Used Focus to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

ESE Staffing Specialist

01.2017 - 01.2018

ESE Teacher

HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
01.2014 - 01.2017

Secretary, Project Coordinator

Save The Forge River
05.2006 - 06.2011
  • Worked on economic and environmental sustainability for this group
  • Lobbied for funding for remediation
  • Developed educational partnerships between local school district, Stony Brook University and the not for profit organization
  • Responsible for all day to day activities of this not for profit
  • Served as an officer on the board.

Owner

J&G INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION, INC
01.2000 - 01.2011

The Emergency Food Center of the Mastics
06.2008 - 07.2010
  • Assisted in the formation of this not for profit organization which provides emergency food for tri-hamlet residents
  • Served on the Board of Directors for a two-year period.

Owner

THE TIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
01.2005 - 01.2007

Home Visitor

WILLIAM FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.1999 - 01.2002

Paraprofessional

01.1997 - 01.1999

Education

Masters of Education - Exceptional Education

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
2016

Bachelor’s Degree - Human Service

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
2013

Skills

  • Digital Lessons
  • Teaching Remotely on Multiple Platforms
  • Student Engagement Strategies
  • Written Correspondence
  • Legal Requirements
  • Parent Relationship Development
  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Develop Lesson Plans
  • Adaptable Communication
  • ESE Strategies

Accomplishments

2023 Golden Apple Finalist

2022 Ida S Baker High School Teacher of the Year

2021 Exceptional Educator

2020 Lee County Teacher of the Year Finalist

2010 Person of the Year :Honored by the State of New York, Suffolk County, The Town of Brookhaven and Save the Forge River.

2010: Suffolk County Volunteer of the Year, 3rd Legislative District

2009 William Floyd Chapter of the National Jr. Honor Society, Community Volunteer Award,

June 2010 World of Difference Award in recognition of exemplary community service.

Roles in Education

Apples Mentor Teacher

 KaganTrained (5 Day)

AVID Training (3 Day)

Mental Health Trained

CPR/First Aid/ AED Trained

Key Club Advisor

Sunshine Fund

Renaissance Lead

Bowling Coach



Certification

Biology 6-12

Middle Grades Science

ESE K-12

ESOL Endorsement

Reading Endorsement

Timeline

Biology Teacher/Eighth Grade Environmental Science Teacher

Dorchester School District 2
08.2023 - Current

High School Biology Teacher/ESE Teacher

Lee County School District, Ida Baker High School
04.2017 - 06.2023

ESE Staffing Specialist

01.2017 - 01.2018

ESE Teacher

HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
01.2014 - 01.2017

The Emergency Food Center of the Mastics
06.2008 - 07.2010

Secretary, Project Coordinator

Save The Forge River
05.2006 - 06.2011

Owner

THE TIDE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
01.2005 - 01.2007

Owner

J&G INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION, INC
01.2000 - 01.2011

Home Visitor

WILLIAM FLOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.1999 - 01.2002

Paraprofessional

01.1997 - 01.1999

Masters of Education - Exceptional Education

SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY

Bachelor’s Degree - Human Service

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
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