Suzana Nguyen
Renton
Summary
Results-driven educational professional with extensive experience in academic intervention. Proven data in enhancing student outcomes through individualized support plans and collaborative efforts with educators. Known for fostering supportive and adaptive learning environment that meets diverse student needs while maintaining high standards. Cultivates a safe, warm, and engaging learning community for all learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Interventionist - Reading
Issaquah School District
Discovery Elementary
08.2025 - Current
- Utilized assessment tools to identify at-risk students and track improvement over time.
- Began the year with 26 students who scored under the 40th percentile in Reading. By April, ten students exited the program and retested as strong decoders.
- 81% of the students in my class met their typical or stretch growth on the i-Ready Diagnostic.
- Developed targeted intervention plans to support diverse student needs.
- Conduct progress monitoring for students in caseload
- MTSS Tier 2 team to review student data and adjusted interventions based on data analysis.
- Advocated for resources and support services to improve equitable student access.
2nd Grade Teacher
Mercer Island School District
08.2019 - 06.2024
- By June, all students met or exceeded the 40th percentile reading with a fluency rate of 98% or more or showed 10 or more months of growth as measured by the Student Growth Percentile.
- By Spring, 90% of the students demonstrated progress reaching their own typical growth goal on the i-Ready Math Diagnostic .
- Provided Extension to students who were at grade-level to meet their stretch growth.
- Summer Elementary Learning Forward Group to design remote learning instruction and accessibility during the pandemic.
- Further improved high-leverage practices with self-directed professional development opportunities.
- Mentor role for first-year teachers for two consecutive years
- Hosted a student teacher in the classroom.
- Cultivated a classroom culture for students to become independent learners and leaders in the classroom.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect using positive corrective feedback.
- Provide clear and intentional lessons using success criteria strategies.
- Fundraised to create a self-care center for students in the classroom with researched resources.
Westhoff Elementary- 2nd Grade Teacher
Walnut Valley Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Two years of experience a part of the Student Support Team (SST) as team lead and school organization.
- Facilitated Imagine Learning before school to enhance language development for multilingual learners.
- Design, follow, and implement California Common Core Standards with aligned adoptions.
- Designed and integrated steam lessons to fulfill NGSS standards requirements.
- Implemented strategies to promote equity and productivity within the classroom setting.
- Enhanced parental engagement by addressing student behavior issues. Improved homework completion rates through targeted assistance. Strengthened educational outcomes by providing tailored support resources.
- Created and applied customized lesson plans to effectively support students with IEPs and 504 plans in achieving academic success.
Kindergarten Teacher
Diamond Canyon Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
09.2013 - 07.2015
- Revamped kindergarten educational framework to promote active engagement and practical skill development among students.
- Guided colleagues in implementing diverse teaching practices and effective classroom management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.
- Organized community events to strengthen relationships between families and the preschool program.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
Education
M.A. - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
Arizona08-2018
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, California05-2015
Skills
- Passionate and dedicated educator with over 15 years of experience with students ranging from preschool to middle school in all subject areas
- Implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices to create inclusive, differentiated instruction that supported diverse learning styles, increased accessibility, and promoted student success
- Design engaging lessons using high-leverage practices
- Monitored progress and collected data to meet student growth goals
- Collaborated with colleagues to support individual student improvement plan (SIP)
- Masters in Instructional Technology bridges traditional teaching methods with modern educational practice by designing end of unit activities
- Highly adaptable and collaborative professional dedicated to building supportive partnerships within the school community putting kids safety and social-emotional wellbeing in the forefront
Certification
- Multiple Subject Credentials, Pacific Oaks College- Pasadena, California 05/2015
- Mild/Moderate Credentials, Pacific Oaks College- Pasadena, California 05/2015
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Bilingual- Fluent in Chinese-Cantonese and English
- Mandarin- Beginning
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited Working
Timeline
Academic Interventionist - Reading
Issaquah School District
08.2025 - Current
2nd Grade Teacher
Mercer Island School District
08.2019 - 06.2024
Westhoff Elementary- 2nd Grade Teacher
Walnut Valley Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Teacher
Diamond Canyon Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
09.2013 - 07.2015
B.A. - Early Childhood Education
Pacific Oaks College
M.A. - Instructional Technology
Grand Canyon University
Training
- Universal Design for Learning with Katie Novak
- LETRS Training
- Ignite Teacher Leadership
- Project GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design)
- Google Instructor Educator
- Illuminate Education: The Education Intelligence Platform
- Imagine Learning Intervention Instructor
- Lucy Calkins: Writing Unit of Study
- PLTW: Project Lead the Way
- Benchmark Advance: Comprehensive English Language Arts Program
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt: Math Expression
- English Language Learner Seminar
- Digital Citizenship
- Character Strong
Student Teaching Experience
- 03/2013-04/2013 CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT- Chino Hills, California Student-teacher 4th & 5th grade
- Designed and presented lessons in all core academic subjects, in accordance with school and state curriculum standards, within an inclusive classroom setting. Worked with multiple service providers to schedule appropriate services for students with an IEP.
- 03/2013-01/2013 CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT- Chino Hills, California Student-teacher Kindergarten