Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
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Susan Van Guilder
Cape Carteret,NC
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DODEA Schools
Teacher
08.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
DODEA Schools
Prekindergarten Teacher
08.2010 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
DODEA
Prekindergarten Teacher
08.2005 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
- Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Education
Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Psychology
University Overview
Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
Master of Arts from Early Childhood Special Education
University Overview
Skills
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Technology integration
- Lesson planning
- Classroom technology
- Student engagement
- Data-driven instruction
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Teacher
DODEA Schools
08.2014 - Current
Prekindergarten Teacher
DODEA Schools
08.2010 - 08.2014
Prekindergarten Teacher
DODEA
08.2005 - 08.2008
Christopher Newport University
Bachelor of Science from Early Childhood Psychology
Old Dominion University
Master of Arts from Early Childhood Special Education
Certification
- Educator Certificate - Department of Defense Education Activity Expiration
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom, reversing scores on Physical Science tests from 65% average to 87% average.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
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