Susie Seay

Provided mentoring, customer service, and call support for teachers and homeschooling parents to understand applicable federal and state laws regarding education and curriculum in the State of Arizona, to include disability services. Aligned curriculum per individual student to state and federal standards and assessments. Implemented assessment systems to progress monitor student achievement. Identified student needs and implemented intervention plans for student learning and success. Provided parent, teacher, and student tutoring support to achieve student learning. Partnered with parents to identify their needs, wants, and goals. Assisted in problem solving while maintaining interactions effectively with all stakeholders. Maintained up-to-date best teaching practices, tracked student achievement, fostered a supportive team environment focused on growth and learning.

Classroom teacher for ELL/Diverse population.

• Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
• Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
• Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
• Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
• Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
• Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
• Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
• Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
• Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Served as a team leader for grade-level initiatives, coordinating efforts among faculty members to achieve shared goals related to curriculum and instruction improvement.
• Championed inclusionary practices within the classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
• Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
• Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
• Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices.