Susie Harrold
High Point,NC
Summary
Dedicated, invested educator with extensive experience at Wesleyan Christian Academy, specializing in individualized learning and reading strategies based upon Orton-Gillingham methodology. Passionate about ELA with the ability to enhance student engagement and foster a love of reading while effectively communicating with parents to support student progress. Strong organizational skills complement a commitment to student success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
7th & 8th Grade ELA Teacher/Special Education
Wesleyan Christian Academy
08.2009 - Current
- At Wesleyan, I was an elementary teacher for 5 years, and have been a middle school teacher since 2014
- Taught Reading, English, Literature, and World Studies classes
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized family conferences focused on strengthening the home and school support system
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Elementary & Middle School Teacher
The Piedmont School
08.2001 - 05.2009
- In a specific learning environment, I taught elementary students in the morning and middle school students in the afternoon. The subjects I taught at TPS were Word Study (Reading), Written Language, and Math.
- Individualized the instruction to meet each student's needs and monitored growth throughout the year.
- Monitored student progress regularly and built instruction based upon that progress
- Provided multiple parent/teacher conference opportunities during the year and partnered with parents in the support of their learner
Thomasville Primary Special Education Teacher
The Piedmont School
08.2000 - 05.2001
- I was employed by The Piedmont School and worked at Thomasville Primary utilizing a]pilot grant program. This grant offered The Piedmont School's specialized reading program in a public school setting.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Westchester Academy
08.1999 - 05.2000
- Assisted the kindergarten teachers in preparing class for students, helping with learning activities throughout the day, and all other activities or excursions that warranted support.
- Maintained consistent classroom rules and expectations for obedience.
Education
Certification of Licensure - K-12 Special Education Licensure
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC05-1988
Skills
- Strengthening writing skills
- Cultivating a life-long love of reading
- Individualized learning
- Organizational skills and planning
- Lesson plan implementation
- Literacy skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Reading strategies focused on the Orton-Gillingham method of reading (Language! Comprehensive Reading Program, Wilson Reading System, Hill Center Methodology)
Timeline
7th & 8th Grade ELA Teacher/Special Education
Wesleyan Christian Academy
08.2009 - Current
Elementary & Middle School Teacher
The Piedmont School
08.2001 - 05.2009
Thomasville Primary Special Education Teacher
The Piedmont School
08.2000 - 05.2001
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher
Westchester Academy
08.1999 - 05.2000
Certification of Licensure - K-12 Special Education Licensure
High Point University
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Campbell University
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