Susanne Alexander
Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate Instructor and Motivated Professional skilled in classroom management and knowledgeable in DEI coordination as well as all new safety and PPE protocols.
Energetic with proven ability to teach various subjects and keep classrooms organized with maximum student engagement to facilitate effective learning.
Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs.
Critical thinker, dedicated to giving assistance to various levels of learners and committed to providing students with the necessary tools to achieve academic goals.
Dedicated to supporting a safe progressive lesson planning as well as a safe educational environment that fosters expansive learning and inclusion.
Adaptable to all grade levels and educational settings.
Closely monitors students progress while incorporating real world experiences in to day to day practices.
Always showing up eager and enthusiastic to contribute in whatever way possible.
Ability to create dynamic and relevant lessons with goal oriented mindset, intentional to meet ever student where they are.
Dependable para professional with a track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset, as well as conscientious and hardworking.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Bronx, NY
08.2020 - Current
- Implemented educational, literacy and S.T.E.A.M programs for school aged children grades K - 12.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators on lesson plans, student evaluations, grade assignments, advisories and town hall activities.
- Monitored students in classroom settings and gave in depth performance assessments.
- Demonstrated the ability to maintain a motivated and highly efficient classroom environment
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support..
- Maintained an inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Supervised in person learning to ensure that all PPE and safety protocols were in place and adhered to.
- Instructed students using a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Taught ethical daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Experience with DEI implementation as well as working with students with challenging behaviors.
Specialty Teaching Leader/Summer School
Creative Arts Workshop (CAWS)
Nyack, NY
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Developed specialty lesson plans and activities for students,( ie: culinary, art, music & movement, outdoor scientific exploration, etc...
- Encouraged student participation in class discussions and group work.
- Organized classroom activities, games and tasks to enhance interactive learning experience.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs, (IEP's, ESL students)
- Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Eagle Academy For Young Men
Bronx, NY
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided feedback on how well a student is progressing towards meeting their IEP goals.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Consulted with teachers regarding student progress, IEP adjustments and classroom needs.
- Encouraged independent thinking, problem solving, and self-advocacy skills among students.
School Age Program Director
Brightside Academy
Bronx, NY
03.2011 - 06.2016
- Directed activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Provided guidance to staff on best practices for working with at-risk youth.
- Organized, scheduled, and facilitated recreational events, field trips, and workshops.
- Handled administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Mentored youth in developing leadership skills, conflict resolution strategies, and social and emotional awareness.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities for youth participants.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communications
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
New York, NYSkills
- Verbal Communication
- Mathematics Instruction
- Adaptive Learning
- Project-Based Learning
- Teaching Strategies
- Special Education
- Student Engagement
- Teacher Support
- Small Group Instruction
- IEP Compliance
- Test Proctoring
- Student Records Management
- Clerical Support
- Classroom Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Educational Assistance
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Educational Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant/Substitute Teacher, K-12
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
08.2020 - Current
Specialty Teaching Leader/Summer School
Creative Arts Workshop (CAWS)
06.2019 - 08.2022
Special Education Paraprofessional
Eagle Academy For Young Men
09.2016 - 06.2019
School Age Program Director
Brightside Academy
03.2011 - 06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Mass Communications
City College of New York of The City University of New York, The
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