Susanne Ross
Richmond,Va.
Summary
Experienced Middle School English Teacher successful at building positive teacher-parent relationships to support student success. Open and clear communicator and creative problem-solver. Highly qualified with over 28 years in the classroom.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade English Teacher
Oak Knoll Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Planned lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls and email.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
7th Grade ELAR Teacher
Maypearl Independent School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
7th Grade ELA teacher
Red Oak Middle School
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Stonewall Jackson Middle School
08.2000 - 08.2017
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
Middle School Teacher
New Kent County Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites, and other educational materials.
- Used tests, quizzes, and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - LIberal Studies (Nk-8)
Longwood College
Farmville, Virginia05.1997
Skills
- Student Motivation
- Reading Comprehension
- Parent Communication
- Team Teaching
- Student Support
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Management
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year
Stonewall Jackson Middle School
2008
Red Oak Middle School
Heart of a Teacher Award Winner
2019
Timeline
8th Grade English Teacher
Oak Knoll Middle School
08.2022 - Current
7th Grade ELAR Teacher
Maypearl Independent School District
08.2021 - 08.2022
7th Grade ELA teacher
Red Oak Middle School
08.2017 - 08.2021
Middle School ELA Teacher
Stonewall Jackson Middle School
08.2000 - 08.2017
Middle School Teacher
New Kent County Public Schools
01.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - LIberal Studies (Nk-8)
Longwood College
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