SUZANNAH H. BLOCK
Baltimore,USA
Summary
A recent Goucher College graduate with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Education, recognized with academic and athletic scholarships. Experienced educator at The Odyssey School, teaching and mentoring over 150 K–8 students, with a focus on individualized instruction and inclusive learning strategies for neurodivergent learners. Served on the Opening Team of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World, ensuring guest safety and show readiness while operating high-capacity attractions. Demonstrated strong leadership and crowd management skills during high-attendance events, including New Year’s Eve and sold-out park days.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
5th and 6th grade Teacher
The Odyssey School
08.2024 - Current
- Taught and mentored, and coached over 150 students across Kindergarten to 8th grade creating an emphasis on leadership skills and growth mindsets to foster confidence and independence in the classroom, and on the court.
- Developed inclusion methods for teaching Phono-Graphix and spelling to children with language- based learning disorders, leading to higher testing scores.
- Researched methods for individual-based education and employed them in approaches for 1-on-1 specialized counseling in neurodivergent children.
Magic Kingdom Attractions Fantasyland East and Tianna’s Bayou Adventure Opening Team
Walt Disney World's Disney College Program
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Selected to be on the Opening team of Tianna’s Bayou Adventure
- Prioritized Disney’s Five Keys while monitoring the operations of The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, The Barnstormer, and Tianna’s Bayou Adventure.
- Created a Show-Ready experience while maintaining a strong focus on teamwork and leadership with my peers to reach target goals of 1,225 guests carried per hour and ensure Guests have a Magical experience.
- Partnered with Magic Kingdom Guest Relations to ensure guests had a magical and show ready experience.
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Guest Flow and Frontierland Parade Guest flow
Walt Disney World's Disney College Program
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Led and efficiently organized the flow of, on average, more than 45,000 Guests around Magic Kingdom during the fireworks shows and parades to ensure public safety and Guest accessibility.
- Hand selected to usher the castle hub on the first sold out night of 2024. (What is park max number)
- Designated to be mic’d up to direct and manage guests while closing the Fantasyland bridge on New Years Eve 2023.
- Pulled from outerlands by Mainstreet guest flow coordinators to help open park 4 on nights with over 70,000 guests.
- Optimized guest safety and movement efficiency during peak park hours with upwards of 75,000 people.
- Utilized park partners by being courteous with other lines of business to problem-solve and enhance overall Guest experiences.
House Manager and Nanny
Takas Family
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Developed and executed a daily schedule as a self-starter to facilitate activities for the children while ensuring their safety.
- Efficiently managed house duties, which included keeping the house clean and preparing well-thought-out meals.
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Advisor: Dr. Katherine Choe
Child Development Research Team, Goucher College
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with a team of 4 students to research children’s agency and development.
- Project 1: Children’s Concept of Conflicting Judgements in Ambiguous Moral Situations
- Examined four-to-six-year old’s representation of moral dilemmas with inconsistent intentions and outcomes. Employed Good-to-Bad conditions to show significant behavioral differences across age groups and conditions.
- Project 2: “The Most Respectful Ones Are the Best Students”: Respect Narratives in Classrooms
- Examined teacher respect from a structural perspective focusing on how white teachers narrate respect expectations. Findings suggest authority-based and mutuality-based respect uphold and shape master narratives of respect in the classroom.
Sports Psychology Intern
Champions Soccer Training
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with over 250 young athletes to create an inclusive space for navigating mental health struggles.
- Facilitated sessions of 35 athletes around trigger identification, methods for reducing symptoms, and mindfulness practice.
Coming out Happy
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinated and taught group sessions of over 25 people both adult and teen members of the LGBTQ+ community.
- Led discussions around coming out to family members, inclusion, and safety, as well as navigating various situations as an LGBTQ person.
More than Fútbol
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Volunteered in Belize every January to tutor 150 elementary school kids, assist in their afterschool program, and teach them soccer.
Education
BA - Psychology, Minor in Education
Goucher College
Baltimore, MD05.2023
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Feedback implementation
- Problem-solving skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Cultural awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Confidentiality handling
Timeline
5th and 6th grade Teacher
The Odyssey School
08.2024 - Current
Magic Kingdom Attractions Fantasyland East and Tianna’s Bayou Adventure Opening Team
Walt Disney World's Disney College Program
09.2023 - 08.2024
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Guest Flow and Frontierland Parade Guest flow
Walt Disney World's Disney College Program
09.2023 - 08.2024
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Advisor: Dr. Katherine Choe
Child Development Research Team, Goucher College
01.2022 - 05.2023
Sports Psychology Intern
Champions Soccer Training
05.2021 - 08.2021
Coming out Happy
12.2019 - 01.2021
House Manager and Nanny
Takas Family
11.2018 - 09.2023
More than Fútbol
01.2015 - 01.2020
BA - Psychology, Minor in Education
Goucher College
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