Susanna Lee
La Mirada,California
Summary
Versatile and dedicated teacher with focus on individual needs of special education and elementary education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Beacon Day School
La Palma, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Modified curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of students.
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Pathway To College
Hesperia, CA
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Delegated tasks to teacher assistants and school volunteers.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
Special Education Teacher
Help Teacher
Sherman Oaks, California
09.2012 - 08.2018
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Organized instruction material, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Education
Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA03.2011
MS Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Gardena02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA01.1994
Skills
- Student records management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student Progress Reporting
- Lesson Planning
- Special education
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Motivating Students
Certification
Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Clear Education Specialist Teaching Credential
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Beacon Day School
08.2019 - Current
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Pathway To College
04.2018 - 06.2019
Special Education Teacher
Help Teacher
09.2012 - 08.2018
Special Education
Azusa Pacific University
MS Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University - Los Angeles
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