Suzanne Berger
Summary
Driven educator with a proven track record at Wrenshall Public School, adept in Science of Reading based literacy interventions and excelling in peer mentoring and coaching. Known for adaptability and fostering significant student progress, while contributing to curriculum development and literacy integration, enhancing school-wide educational standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Education Teacher
Wrenshall Public School District
01.2017 - Current
- Maintain knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Build positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Contribute towards achieving school-wide goals by serving on committees focused on curriculum development, literacy integration, and other relevant topics within the field of elementary education.
Substitute Teacher
Barnum Public School District
09.2012 - 12.2016
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wrenshall Public School District
01.2003 - 12.2016
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Literacy
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN12.2002
Skills
- Science of Reading Based Literacy Interventions
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Peer Mentoring and Coaching
- Professional Development Training
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Behavior Management
- Student Needs Assessments
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Instructional Technology
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
- Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS), Lexia - Completed June 2023
Timeline
Elementary Education Teacher
Wrenshall Public School District
01.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Barnum Public School District
09.2012 - 12.2016
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Wrenshall Public School District
01.2003 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Literacy
American College of Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Minnesota Duluth