Susannah OBrien
MURFREESBORO,Tennessee
Summary
Experienced elementary school educator knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills in diverse students. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Desiring to contribute 23 years of experience to long-term position. Licensed in Tennessee.
Educator with a strong belief that all children can learn, if given the proper tools.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Roy Waldron Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning, leading to improved student performance.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
- Implemented assessment strategies to track student progress, adjusting lessons as needed to address individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning community.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices for curriculum development and classroom management techniques.
- Promoted collaboration and teamwork among students through group projects and cooperative learning activities.
- Served on school-wide committees focused on improving school culture, resulting in increased overall satisfaction among staff members, parents, and students alike.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Mitchell Neilson Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations, routines, and procedures for behavior management.
- Monitored individual student progress through frequent assessments and data analysis, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal learning outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies for 4th-grade learners, promoting professional development and collaboration.
- Improved student literacy skills by incorporating engaging, age-appropriate literature into lessons.
- Launched an after-school reading club for struggling readers to provide additional support and foster a love of reading.
- Implemented research-based teaching practices to effectively address the unique challenges associated with teaching 4th Grade ELA.
- Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction to meet individual needs and accommodate various learning styles.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to support students'' academic progress and personal growth.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to guide instructional planning, leading to improved student performance.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners, ensuring academic success for each student.
- Implemented assessment strategies to track student progress, adjusting lessons as needed to address individual needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning community.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to develop cross-curricular units that reinforced key concepts across subject areas.
- Integrated social-emotional learning strategies into daily routines, promoting healthy emotional growth in students while supporting academic achievement.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Promoted collaboration and teamwork among students through group projects and cooperative learning activities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.1982
Associate of Arts - Education
Louisburg College
Louisburg, NC05.1979
Skills
Parent-Teacher Communication
Grammar Teaching
Collaborative learning
Oral communication
Teaching strategies
Reading Comprehension
Team Collaboration
Classroom Management
Organizational ability
Curriculum Implementation
Literacy skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Affiliations
- Tennessee Education Association
Certification
ESL endorsement from Vanderbilt University
Reading Recovery trained/certificate
Enjoys spending time with friends and family, gardening, and reading.
I have 3 grown children, 3 grandchildren, and a dog named Izzy. I love to travel especially to the beach.
Timeline
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Roy Waldron Elementary
08.2023 - Current
4th Grade Classroom Teacher
Mitchell Neilson Elementary
08.2019 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Arts - Education
Louisburg College
ESL endorsement from Vanderbilt University
Reading Recovery trained/certificate
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