Susan Grace Gordon

• Eighty-seven percent of students achieved their growth goal or stretch goal on mid-year assessments in reading.
• Thriving participant of the DC Reading Clinic in Schools Program.
• Fully trained in The Science of Reading pedagogy and implementation in elementary grades.
• Selected to pilot the new OSSE Grade 3 Social Studies curriculum dealing with enslavement and its effects in Washington, DC.
• Upheld a conducive learning environment with effective classroom management strategies.
• Ensured classroom environment remained safe, clean, and well-organized.
• Engaged in continuous professional development programs to stay informed about evolving policies and education standards.
• Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
• Facilitated student understanding of curriculum concepts and interpersonal competencies.
• Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
• Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
• Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
• Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
• Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
• Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
• Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
• Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
• Secured necessary resources through purchases and donations for classroom activities.
• Organized supplies, art, and musical resources to foster a creative and welcoming classroom environment.
• Instructed students individually and in groups, using varied teaching methods.
• Created a collaborative environment in the classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
• Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
• Maintained a positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
• Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.

• Trained in The Science of Reading and implement this philosophy throughout all phonics and reading instruction.
• Utilize University of Florida Reading Institute practices to guide needs based small group instruction.
• Conducted one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to help struggling readers improve their skills.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in learning the fundamentals of reading.
• Collaborated with school administrators to ensure that all students were meeting state standards for reading proficiency.
• Utilized a variety of instructional strategies such as guided reading, phonics instruction, and literature circles to teach literacy concepts.
• Assessed student progress through quizzes, tests, and other forms of evaluation.
• Provided direct instruction to students in small groups and one-on-one settings, utilizing research-based reading strategies.
• Assessed student progress using a variety of tools, such as running records, fluency probes, and comprehension checks.
• Developed expertise in Eureka Math.
• Facilitated professional development workshops related to effective reading instruction techniques.
• Selected appropriate texts for use in guided reading lessons according to students' levels of literacy development.
• Created materials necessary for differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
• Leveraged iPads and SMART Boards to enrich educational activities.
• Developed a nurturing educational setting through consistent positive reinforcement.
• Maintained current knowledge of instructional trends in the field of literacy education.
• Engaged in IEP discussions focused on executing Individual Reading Plans.
• Monitored student performance data regularly to inform instructional decisions.
• Participated in school site committees focused on improving literacy achievement outcomes.
• Served as a resource person for parents seeking advice about how best to support their child's reading development at home.
• Attended conferences and professional development seminars related to current topics in literacy education.
• Established clear plans with each student, and collaborated closely to achieve targets.
• Developed and deepened successful relationships with teachers in order to provide optimal support.
• Completed and reviewed assessments to develop customized improvement plans.
• Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
• Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
• Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Analyzed student data, and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
• Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop students' self-esteem and life skills.
• Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
• Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts, and phone calls.
• Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student, and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
• Defined and communicated rules, and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
• Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports, and state-specific special education documentation.

• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
• Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
• Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
• Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
• Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
• Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
• Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
• Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
• Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
• Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
• Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies for grade level.
• Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
• Organized supplies and art and musical resources to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
• Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
• Created collaborative environment in classroom where students worked together to support everyone's learning.
• Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
• Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
• Embraced teaching children of diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
• Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
• Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
• Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
• Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
• Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
• Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
• Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
• Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
• Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
• Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
• Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.
• Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.
• Participated in professional development workshops during academic school year and summer.
• Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
• Directed individualized instruction in various subjects to achieve educational goals and drive curriculum requirements.
• Translated lesson plans into learning experiences and routinely evaluated student progress and social development.
• Built strong relationships with parents and students, driving investment in academics.
• Upheld values-based approach to maintain positive culture among students and staff.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff to plan and implement curriculum.
• Implemented academic interventions, increasing student achievement.

• Superior house manager and organizer.
• Ability to multitask for 12 hours at a time!
• Incredibly skilled in preschool curriculum.
• Ability to make play critical learning moments all day long.
• Patient and incredibly kind.
• Dedicated to make the children I am helping to raise become the most amazing little human beings possible!
• Taught children safe behavior such as seeking adult assistance when crossing street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
• Built relationships with children by regularly discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
• Made each child feel happy and excited about the possibilities that each day holds.
• Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
• Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
• Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
• Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
• Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
• Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and reading books.
• Researched food allergies to better understand and provide a higher level of care and oversight for individuals with such conditions.
• Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
• Planned fun excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating, educational activities.
• Provided emotional support during difficult times for both child and family members.

• Recorded student progress and tutoring session details.
• Attended all scheduled sessions and maintained open hours for general availability.
• Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
• Communicated with teachers to provide students with comprehensive support.
• Organized fun, educational activities which allowed students to boost literacy and fluency skills through interactive learning.
• Analyzed effectiveness of tutoring program and implemented appropriate teaching methods to help students succeed.
• Liaised with other education professionals to tailor tutoring sessions around exam preparation and strategies.
• Reinforced classroom learning with additional discussion and specially prepared problems.

Committed to providing differentiated education to my students.

Dedicated in teaching effective lessons that assure my students success.

Focused on meeting individual student needs.

Effective at positive and daily parental communication.

Completely and totally passionate about educating children.

Driven to learn something new, every single day.

Provided excellent daily lesson plans.

Effective in maintaining classroom discipline.

Teacher leader for university student teachers.

Highly experienced teaching in a blended and inclusive setting.

• Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
• Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
• Instructed students in standardized subjects, as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
• Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance.
• Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
• Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
• Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
• Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
• Utilized diverse teaching methods to address curriculum objectives.

• Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
• Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
• Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
• Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos and class discussions.
• Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
• Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
• Worked with school administrators to develop classroom management policies.
• Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.