Suzanne Furrie
6032 W Benalex Dr. Toledo
Summary
A young veteran teacher bringing 9 years of valuable experience in a high school math classroom. Excelled in lesson planning and fostering a positive classroom environment. Demonstrated a growth mindset from year to year by continuously adapting and growing as an educator. Strengthened communication skills with colleagues, students and their guardians, as well as administration and district teams. Found a strong voice to be a student advocate in many situations. Showed compassion in teaching practices to gain student buy-in and helped students grow in their mathematical confidence. Created fair policies and procedures and held all students accountable.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Teacher
Toledo Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools to help students with differing ability levels find success in learning and applying mathematical topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear routines and objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information and allow accessibility in and out of the classroom.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regularly in email updates about the course and academic calendar as well as through progress reports.
Private Math Tutor
Self
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Created and shared math resources and materials to boost student comprehension on advanced topics.
- Worked one-on-one via Zoom and Google Meets with students from many locations and in different math levels: Geometry, Algebra 2, Functions and Trigonometry, AP PreCalculus, AP Calculus.
- Prepped students over the summer to prepare them for math topics in their upcoming math classes.
- Worked with students during the school year to reinforce topics taught in their classrooms and prepare for assessments including the AP tests.
Student Teacher
Fremont City Schools
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement in both mathematics and Spanish classrooms.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Worked with classroom mentor teachers to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Observed many lessons from other teachers to see how different teaching styles can be incorporated.
Education
M.A.E - Mathematics And Education
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Education - AYA Mathematics And PreK-12 Spanish
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05-2016
Skills
- Confidence in mathematical skills
- Confidence in teaching abilities
- Adaptability in mindset
- Technology use in the classroom
- Collaboration with other teachers
- Documentation of interventions
- Data analysis
- Differentiation in instruction
- Communication with students, parents/guardians, and administration
Timeline
Private Math Tutor
Self
05.2021 - 05.2023
Math Teacher
Toledo Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Student Teacher
Fremont City Schools
08.2015 - 05.2016
M.A.E - Mathematics And Education
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - Education - AYA Mathematics And PreK-12 Spanish
Bowling Green State University
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