Suzan Falkner
Killeen,TX
Summary
I desire to become an Associate Principal because I am a highly qualified Science Teacher with 12 years of experience teaching middle and high school life Sciences. Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations. Goal-driven and proactive transformational leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Science Teacher
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
SCIENCE TEACHER
WACO ISD
WACO, TX
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
CASE MANAGER/TEACHER
Marlin High School
MARLIN, TX
08.2016 - 07.2017
- I assisted teachers in English, Math and Science Department by reinforcing Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
- Monitor students on my case load to assure academic success by observation, teacher collaboration, and seeking resources to make learning possible.
- Participated in professional growth programs to support special education improvement efforts.
SCIENCE TEACHER
WACO ISD
WACO, TX
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Created lesson plans based on data which assess needs of students, academically
- Follow Special Education IEP’s for resource students and modify curriculum as necessary
- Assured progress is reported to parents via progress reports, ARD assessments, community in schools monitor sheets, and goal assessment progress every three weeks
- Assign and update student progress via RTI progress
- Exercised classroom management in order to assure an optimum learning environment, including attendance, behavior, and grades
- I participated in special duty assignments to assure campus safety
- I collaborated with the members of the Science department during PLC’s to assure focus and to track student gains or gaps
- Volunteered for after school program, Saturday school, and UIL Science coach, as well as summer school to enrich the education of students.
Science and Math Coach
EASTERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Killeen, TX
10.2011 - 06.2013
- I collaborated with Math and Science Department by reinforcing Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
- Maximize the potential of students who have special needs and educational challenges, by reinforcing individual lessons
- Design projects to keep the students engaged and enhance learning.
Assistant Manager
WAL-MART STORES
PFLUGERVILLE, TX
11.2013 - 01.2014
- To assist in daily operations of the store to achieve overall profitability.
SCIENCE TEACHER
COPPERAS COVE ISD
COPPERAS COVE, TX
10.2007 - 01.2011
- Increased students’ knowledge with assessments outlined in Scope and Sequence of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
- Produce and follow Special Education IEPs for resource students
- Assure progress is reported to parents via progress reports and goal assessment progress every three weeks
- Exercised classroom management in order to assure an optimum learning environment, including attendance, behavior, and grades
- I participated in special duty assignments to assure campus safety
- I collaborated with the members of the General Education Science department to align Special Education Curriculum assuring all students gain equitable knowledge.
SCIENCE TEACHER
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
KILLEEN, TX
06.2009 - 06.2014
- I coordinated and taught science concepts, in the Continuing Education College 4-Kids Program, to student’s ages 5-12 years of age
- The concepts are reinforced through daily science experiments and environmental exploration
- The net results are college credits to use in the future and cultivating a love of science, which is connected to daily living.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
02.2004 - 03.2004
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Paraprofessional Educator
Killeen ISD
Killeen, TX
03.2004 - 10.2006
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Principal Certification K-12
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2013
Master of Arts - Education & Science
ASHFORD UNIVERSITY
Clinton, IABachelor of Science - Sociology, Biology, & Psychology of Human Dev
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
Muncie, INSkills
- Student-Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Mathematical Modeling
- Student Evaluation and Needs Assessment
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Employee Coaching and Motivation
- Online Teaching
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Motivating Students
- Instructional Strategies
- Interactive Media
Certification
CERTIFIED SCIENCE TEACHER STATE OF TEXAS 4-8, (2008-2026)
CERTIFIED PRINCIPAL K-12 (2014-2026)
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (2009-Present)
CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION STATE OF TEXAS K-12, (2007-2026)
Master Scientist Certificate State of Texas (2014)
Additional Information
- HOBBIES: WRITING POETRY, TRAVELING, TAXATION, TRAINING, PLAYING SPORTS, AND COOKING.
Affiliations
Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Member of National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
Timeline
Science Teacher
Killeen ISD
01.2022 - Current
SCIENCE TEACHER
WACO ISD
08.2018 - 01.2022
CASE MANAGER/TEACHER
Marlin High School
08.2016 - 07.2017
SCIENCE TEACHER
WACO ISD
10.2014 - 08.2016
Assistant Manager
WAL-MART STORES
11.2013 - 01.2014
Science and Math Coach
EASTERN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
10.2011 - 06.2013
SCIENCE TEACHER
CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
06.2009 - 06.2014
SCIENCE TEACHER
COPPERAS COVE ISD
10.2007 - 01.2011
Paraprofessional Educator
Killeen ISD
03.2004 - 10.2006
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Killeen ISD
02.2004 - 03.2004
Master of Arts - Principal Certification K-12
Tarleton State University
Master of Arts - Education & Science
ASHFORD UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Sociology, Biology, & Psychology of Human Dev
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
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