Susanne Hanscom
St. Charles,MO
Summary
Experienced trainer with a strong foundation in developing and implementing educational programs. Skilled in creating curriculum enhancements that drive student engagement. Proficient in collaborative teamwork, effective communication, and problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
Department of Mental Health
08.2022 - Current
- Skilled problem solver: able to create systems to support teams and adjust as needed.
- Flexible and forward thinking, able to empower others to achieve success.
- Able to plan, organize and execute office systems and professional trainings to support team development.
- Skilled educator; able to support people in a variety of ways.
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students, while fostering development, and growth.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Increased participation and concentration while reinforcing classroom discipline by modeling acceptable behavior and respect for others.
Special Education Teacher
Wentzville School District
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Evaluates the progress of each child enrolled in special and/or general education by conducting observations, data analysis and/or review written reports from the educational team.
- Implements research-based intervention programs.
- Employs a variety of instructional techniques which are compatible with the physical space and the needs and capabilities of the individuals and/or student groups involved.
- Meets with the education team members, individually or in groups, to plan the special education programming.
- Collaborates with the educational team, including administrators, teachers, counselors, support personnel.
- Develops and implements an Individual Educational Plan to meet the student’s needs.
Paraprofessional
Fort Zumwalt School District
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Employs conflict resolution strategies daily to de-escalate and support students in crisis.
- Gathers data to show evidence of growth for students identified with special needs.
- Fosters an atmosphere of calm support which helps to students self-regulate behavior.
Student Teacher
Francis Howell School District
11.2016 - 12.2016
- Utilized Kagan cooperative learning strategies with success leading to deeper depth of knowledge.
- Developed ongoing informal and formal assessments to measure effectiveness of teaching strategies.
- Reflected on lessons to optimize student learning; adapted instruction method when needed.
Paraprofessional
Oak Harbor School District
08.2008 - 01.2014
- Instructed small groups of students who needed targeted support with academic content for ELA/Math.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to assess the needs of at-risk students.
- Implemented the use of technology to support daily instruction.
Paraprofessional
Everett School District
09.2006 - 05.2008
- Supported the success of students with IEP’s by being highly organized and detail oriented.
- Demonstrated appropriate behavior and mannerisms during social stories to support students’ sense of self.
- Actively sought out extra duties to perform to assist teacher with educational needs.
Youth Development Director
YMCA of Snohomish County
04.2005 - 05.2008
- Developed quality curriculum and incorporated the YMCA core values and character development model.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with other community organizations, parents, and staff.
- Created and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to offer well rounded, interesting after school activities.
Education
MA in Education - Educational Psychology & School Counseling
University of Missouri-Columbia
BA - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UtahBA - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UtahSkills
- Microsoft office
- Educational leadership
- Organizational skills
- Staff training
- Training facilitation
- Workshop facilitation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Elementary and Secondary Education Missouri Professional Certification for Special Education (K-12)
- Missouri Professional Certification for Elementary Education (K-8)
Timeline
Education Specialist
Department of Mental Health
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Wentzville School District
01.2017 - 01.2022
Student Teacher
Francis Howell School District
11.2016 - 12.2016
Paraprofessional
Fort Zumwalt School District
08.2014 - 01.2017
Paraprofessional
Oak Harbor School District
08.2008 - 01.2014
Paraprofessional
Everett School District
09.2006 - 05.2008
Youth Development Director
YMCA of Snohomish County
04.2005 - 05.2008
BA - Special Education
Western Governors University
BA - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
MA in Education - Educational Psychology & School Counseling
University of Missouri-Columbia
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