Suzanna (Zanna) Geier

• Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
• Taught students Communications and Literacy, learning strategies and social skills.
• Created and led field trips and many hands-on activities to foster creativity.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
• Intentionally included multicultural awareness, Critical Race Theory, and White Privilege in class discussions

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Taught diverse subjects for grade 5, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Increased student performance and engagement through daily lessons and activities tailored to real-world experiences

• Delivered lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
• Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
• Planned student subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
• Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

(Now called National Leadership Academy)

• Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
• Enthusiastically supported Tommy Spaulding, Founder of National Leadership Academy, in all fundraising and administrative work in spearheading this new initiative at grassroots level
• Left this position only due to lack of sufficient funding at time

• Spearheaded multiple projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
• Supported Director of Development with all aspects of fundraising initiatives including attending networking meetings with key potential donors
• Managed Up with People's donor database
• Initiated dozens of phone calls daily with key support staff for potential donors, and successfully arranged meetings for Director of Development to meet department fundraising monthly goals

• Oversaw Student Work Abroad Visa program for American college students, within BUNAC, nonprofit organization
• Collaborated with colleagues on administrative tasks, successfully delegating tasks
• Approved student work visa applications, advising students throughout application process on critical steps
• Succeeded in processing and approving hundreds of student applications, often under tight deadlines
• Tracked and reported student demographics to senior management, advising them on strategies for recruitment
• Monitored progress of programs, using and applying information to design promotional materials
• Planned and executed dozens of college and university visits
• Delivered engaging presentations to college students across United States
• Enthusiastically marketed program through daily phone calls, emails, and networking opportunities