Susan Bloom
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced educator skilled in building meaningful relationships and collaborating effectively with colleagues, parents, and students. Creates inclusive and supportive learning environments tailored to individual needs, demonstrating patience and empathy. Advocates for student resources and fosters cooperation among team members using persuasive communication skills. Brings a cooperative spirit to every interaction, ensuring a positive and productive educational experience for all involved.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interrelated Teacher
Sutton Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Adapted curriculum content as needed based on individual student abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, RTI Processes, Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Created lesson plans that adhered to state standards and objectives
- Facilitated small group instruction and one-on-one tutoring sessions
- Co-taught five Social Studies 6th grade classes
- Implemented differentiated instructional strategies in small group Social Studies that led to 15% improvements in student engagement and academic performance, utilizing diverse teaching tools and technologies tailored to varied learning styles.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a range of neurodiverse students.
Autism Support Teacher
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Adapted curriculum content as needed based on individual student abilities
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their child's educational progress
- Gathered data to measure student progress and determine learner needs
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Columbia High School
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Co-taught Math, Social Studies in English
- Case manager for 13 students
- Adapted curriculum content as needed based on individual student abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of IEPs, 504 Plans, RTI Processes, Functional Behavioral Assessments
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities to stay up-to-date on best practices in special education instruction
- Applied a variety of teaching strategies to support the learning of diverse students
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Kingsley Elementary School
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Taught nine students, all at different learning and disability levels
- Adapted curriculum content as needed based on individual student abilities
- Employed a range of instructional materials to meet different learning styles
- Cultivated relationships with families by providing guidance and resources
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, besides recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Cheerleading Coach
Cumberland Academy Of Georgia
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided constructive feedback that helped team members reach their full potential as cheerleaders
- Coached teams on proper technique for stunting, tumbling, jumps and dance moves
- Created and taught weekly practice drills to improve team performance in stunts, tumbling, jumps, cheers and dance routines
- Organized and conduct practice sessions
Special Education Teacher
Cumberland Academy Of Georgia
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Taught literature, math, science, and meditation to high/middle school students
- Adapted curriculum content as needed based on individual student abilities
- Evaluated each student using state Standards, ISTAR and IEP goals
- Delivered continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement for age group, subject area and program classification
- Developed transition plans to move students to targeted career, vocational and life skills
- Implemented individualized instructional strategies for a diverse group of 20+ students with special needs, leading to a 25% improvement in SLP (Student Learning Plan) goal achievement across academic and behavioral areas.
Education
Masters of Arts - Teaching Special Education
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, Georgia01.2020
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology, Dance
Georgia College and State University
Milledgeville, Georgia01.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Dunwoody High School
Dunwoody, Georgia01.2013
Skills
- Differentiation
- Individual Education Plans
- Collaborative teaching
- Trained in CPI
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Data management
- Develop and implement multiple lesson plans
- Project-based learning
- Literacy strategies
Publications
The Girlfriend's Guide To Heartbreak
First Love, Fragile Heart
Certification
GEORGIA EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2021
- I5T SP ED ADAPTED CURRICULUM
- I5T SP ED GENERAL CURRICULUM
- I5T SP ED LANGUAGE ARTS
- I5T SP ED READING
- I5T SP ED SOCIAL SCIENCE
Accomplishments
Accepted into the 2024-2025 SALT Program at Sutton Middle School
Timeline
Interrelated Teacher
Sutton Middle School
08.2024 - Current
Autism Support Teacher
Dunwoody Springs Elementary School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Interrelated Special Education Teacher
Columbia High School
10.2022 - 08.2024
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Kingsley Elementary School
05.2022 - 08.2023
Cheerleading Coach
Cumberland Academy Of Georgia
08.2019 - 10.2020
Special Education Teacher
Cumberland Academy Of Georgia
05.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology, Dance
Georgia College and State University
High School Diploma - undefined
Dunwoody High School
GEORGIA EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2021
- I5T SP ED ADAPTED CURRICULUM
- I5T SP ED GENERAL CURRICULUM
- I5T SP ED LANGUAGE ARTS
- I5T SP ED READING
- I5T SP ED SOCIAL SCIENCE
Masters of Arts - Teaching Special Education
Georgia College and State University
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