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Suzanne Faull

Suzanne Faull

Elementary School Teacher
Burlington,NC

Summary

Passionate Elementary Teacher for 18 years in both rural and urban settings. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions. Successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

South Graham Elementary
Graham, NC
08.2019 - Current
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, social studies and history.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
  • Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth

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Online Lecturer Assistant

UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2020
  • Administering and grading continuous assessments and final portfolios online
  • Planning, evaluating and revising course content and course materials
  • Supervising and evaluating students' discussion forums, blogs and assignments
  • Guiding students in using technology to support educational research
  • Advising 400 students each semester in researching methodology
  • Training students in use of variety of software programs
  • Monitoring students’ academic progress and refer students who are struggling to campus resources.
  • Supported positive image of university by being responsive and promptly responding to requests and inquiries.
  • Dispersed, collected and graded assignments to give detailed feedback.
  • Developed easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress.
  • Met with students during and after office hours to address concerns and offer feedback.
  • Provided constructive and timely feedback to students to advise on areas of concern and suggest improvements.
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further programs or employment.
  • Reviewed teaching activities and identified and implemented strategies to improve student ‎learning outcomes.
  • Utilized instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction to engage and educate students.

Assistant Principal

Laerskool Jeugpark Primary
Kempton Park, Gauteng
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess 42 teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
  • Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
  • Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
  • Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction.
  • Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities.
  • Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
  • Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
  • Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
  • Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
  • Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.

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  • Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.

Head of Department Guidance and Counselling

Laerskool Mooifontein
Kempton Park, Gauteng
10.2007 - 12.2016
  • Class teaching as per workload of relevant post level and needs of school
  • Provided and coordinated guidance on latest ideas on approaches to subject, method, techniques, evaluation, aids, etc
  • In field, and effectively conveyed these to staff members concerned, on syllabuses, schemes of work, homework, practical work, remedial work, – to inexperienced staff members as well as on educational welfare of learners in department
  • Monitored and controlled work of educators and learners in department, submitted reports to Principal as required. mark sheets, test and examination papers as well as memoranda and administrative responsibilities of staff members
  • Shared in responsibilities of organizing and conducting of extra and co-curricular activities
  • Advised Principal regarding division of work among staff in that department
  • Participated in agreed school/educator appraisal processes in order to regularly review their professional practice with aim of improving teaching, learning and management
  • Assisted with planning and management of school stock, text books and equipment for department, budget for department and subject work schemes
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
  • Assisted and supervised 700 children through entire school day
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group
  • Coordinated parent-teacher conferences multiple times during school year
  • Established daily routines that were easy for children to follow
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance
  • Supervised students and enforced discipline during all Head Start activities
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and day care management
  • Nurtured supportive learning environment that was often used as model for other classrooms
  • Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words
  • Planned and executed activities to promote social awareness personal hygiene and emotional well-being development
  • Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety of instructional techniques and technologies
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues
  • Trauma counseling and debriefing

Teacher

Edleen Primary
Kempton Park, Gauteng
04.2003 - 09.2007
  • Duties and responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
  • Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student learning and enrichment
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
  • Instructed up to 40 students individually and in groups
  • Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
  • Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
  • Supervised average of 40 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips
  • Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district, county, state and federal guidelines
  • Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.

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Education

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - General Curriculum

International Education Evaluations
Charlotte, NC
03.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH AFRICA
Pretoria
04.2012

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE iN EDUCATION - Special Needs Education

University of South Africa
Pretoria
03.2009

DIPLOMA iN EDUCATION - Foundation Phase

UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH AFRICA
Pretoria
2002

Skills

  • Behavioral improvements
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Technology integration
  • Classroom management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Dutch
Elementary

Certification

  • Employment Authorization (219-913-662), USCIS - 02/04/2022 - 02/03/2024
  • Certified Educator, Public Schools of North Carolina - 08/12/2019 - 06/25/2022

Additional Information

Relocating to Plantation. Florida 06/22. Available from 07/2022.

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

South Graham Elementary
08.2019 - Current

Assistant Principal

Laerskool Jeugpark Primary
01.2017 - 07.2019

Online Lecturer Assistant

UNISA
01.2014 - 12.2020

Head of Department Guidance and Counselling

Laerskool Mooifontein
10.2007 - 12.2016

Teacher

Edleen Primary
04.2003 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education - General Curriculum

International Education Evaluations

Bachelor of Arts - Special Education

UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH AFRICA

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE iN EDUCATION - Special Needs Education

University of South Africa

DIPLOMA iN EDUCATION - Foundation Phase

UNIVERSITY oF SOUTH AFRICA
Suzanne FaullElementary School Teacher