Suzana (Suzi) Sunjevaric
North Royalton,OH
Summary
Energetic ESL Instructor experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over 19 years of classroom experience at elementary and middle school levels. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods. Experienced with collaborating and communicating throughout multiple buildings and classrooms throughout the district. Creative individual who coordinated family events to bring unity amongst our ELL populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
TESOL Teacher
Bedford City School District
08.2017 - 03.2025
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- High knowledge of English language screening tools.
- Provided modifications for statewide assessments.
- Strong communication to connect with parents/guardians.
ESL Tutor
Lakewood City Schools
09.2012 - 06.2017
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05-2010
References-Available Upon Request
05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12-2001
Skills
- Certified ESL instructor
- Teacher collaboration
- Team Collaboration
- Student motivation
- Vocabulary expansion
- Certified ESL instructor
- Technology integration (AI-Chatgpt, Microsoft Excel, Power Point)
- Completed Science of Reading Course
- Completed Introduction to Dyslexia
C
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Serbian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
TESOL Teacher
Bedford City School District
08.2017 - 03.2025
ESL Tutor
Lakewood City Schools
09.2012 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Cleveland State University
References-Available Upon Request
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Cleveland State University
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