Susannah Grumbles
Portland,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Self Contained Teacher
Taft ISD
Taft, TX
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught 25 5th grade students reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
Teacher
Gregory Portland ISD
Portland, TX
08.2010 - Current
- Currently teach 19 first grade students all subjects.
- Have taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade reading to class sizes of 20-25.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected multiple subject areas for a more cohesive learning experience.
- Provided individualized support for struggling students, enabling them to reach grade-level expectations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX12.2003
Skills
- Alternative Dispute Resolution training
- Test Proctoring
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Student needs assessment
Certification
Reading Emphasis 1-8
ESL Certified
Timeline
5th Grade Self Contained Teacher
Taft ISD
01.2022 - 05.2024
Teacher
Gregory Portland ISD
08.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi