Suzanne Klagholz
West Creek,NJ
Summary
Skilled Educator of 15+ years with a background in improving student performance motivated by the belief that all children can be successful learners. Highly innovative and resourceful education professional who quickly identifies and resolves academic needs. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike to teach and motivate students while fostering a positive school community. Energetic individual highly skilled in student learning plans and literacy improvement. Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over 8 different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1
New Jersey Supervisor Certificate
1
1
New Jersey Elementary School Teacher K-8
1
1
New Jersey Teacher of English as a Second Language
1
1
New Jersey Reading Specialist Certificate
1
1
Wilson Reading Level 1 Certification
1
1
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Work History
ESL Teacher
Pleasantville Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Supported language development for non-native speakers by providing one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Strengthened students'' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Evaluated student progress using standardized tests, quizzes, and oral assessments to modify teaching strategies as needed.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Achieved higher student retention rates by developing strong rapport and maintaining open communication with both students and parents.
- Improved reading comprehension among struggling students through the use of diverse texts and guided discussions about main ideas, themes, and vocabulary.
- Contributed to school-wide professional development initiatives by leading workshops on best practices for teaching ESL learners across different grade levels.
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Pinelands Regional Junior High School
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Supervised small reading groups of students.
- Implemented Wilson's Just Words Program and Wilson Reading Program
- Implemented The Writing Revolution
- Development and implementation of intervention plans.
- Actively involve parents or guardians in the development and implementation of intervention and referral services action plan.
- Collected initial request for assistance and assigns early intervention specialist. Facilitate the I&RS team meetings. Maintain case records.
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
- Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities.
- Analyze data to inform instruction
- Progress monitor growth
- Increased student reading proficiency by implementing targeted instructional strategies and individualized support.
- Enhanced classroom engagement with the use of multimedia resources, promoting active participation in literacy activities.
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Frog Pond Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Demonstrated willingness to remain current with latest developments in language arts and literacy.
- Implementing classroom management procedures and discipline.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- 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.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Attended weekly PLC's with grade-level colleagues.
- Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
- Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
ESL Teacher/Third Grade Teacher
Alexander Denbo Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Revised Language Arts Curriculum for Grades K - 5
- Assisted with PARCC Test preparations 2016
- Assisted with ACCESS for Ells testing 2016
- Planned and Coordinated PARCC Celebration 2017, Current
- Conducting PD for teachers: The Daily Five
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Plan, organize and provide instruction to assist students in mastering verbal and written skills in English using individual and small group techniques.
- Provide instruction and experiences in learning the culture of the community.
- Work in collaboration with the classroom teacher and with specialist teachers, reinforcing or modifying the methods and materials used in the regular classrooms.
- Incorporate each of the English Language Development Standards (WIDA) into instruction, when appropriate, to reinforce the school's responsibility to ensure that all students meet and exceed all of the Standards.
- Maintain records indicating progress of the student and assist with the evaluation and assessment of students.
- Communicate regularly with the parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school.
ESL Teacher
Lakewood Township School District
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
Basic Skills Teacher/1st Grade Teacher
Ethel Jacobsen School
09.2006 - 06.2009
- Language Arts Curriculum Committee
- Implemented balanced literacy framework, including F&P assessment system.
- Implemented Guided Reading strategies with leveled library support.
- Collaborated with grade-level colleagues to implement Reader's and Writer's Workshop.
- Assisted principal with preparation of master schedule and half day schedule
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of diverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Instructed students in core academic areas and specialized reading groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Literacy Specialization
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ12.2022
Master of Arts - Administration And Leadership
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ12.2018
ESL Certification -
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ09.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ12.1999
Skills
- Data-driven decision-making, data analysis, and interpretation
- 15 years of innovative lesson planning
- Knowledge of Common Core and WIDA Standards
- WIST and WADE Diagnostic Assessment
- Fundations, Just Words Training, and implementation
- I&RS case manager, I&RS action plan development, and 504 Development
- Kind and empathetic educator
- DRA, F&P, and QRI knowledge
- Danielson and Marzano's utilization
- Dedicated, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with a passion for learning
- Solid commitment to social and academic growth and development of every student
- Ability to remain flexible and differentiate instruction, ensuring that every child’s needs are met
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with staff, students, and parents
- Strong talent to implement and develop creative hands-on curriculum
Certification
New Jersey Principal Certificate
New Jersey Supervisor Certificate
New Jersey Elementary School Teacher (K-8)
New Jersey Teacher of English as a Second Language
New Jersey Reading Specialist Certificate
Wilson Level 1 Certification
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Accomplishments
- Wilson Certification 2023
- Scholastic Book Talk Participant 2021
- NJTV Learning Live Lesson 2020
- Google Educator Level 1
Work Availability
monday
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morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
ESL Teacher
Pleasantville Board Of Education
08.2023 - Current
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Pinelands Regional Junior High School
06.2021 - 06.2023
Title 1 Reading Teacher
Frog Pond Elementary School
01.2020 - 06.2021
ESL Teacher/Third Grade Teacher
Alexander Denbo Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2019
ESL Teacher
Lakewood Township School District
10.2015 - 06.2016
Basic Skills Teacher/1st Grade Teacher
Ethel Jacobsen School
09.2006 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Reading Literacy Specialization
Georgian Court University
Master of Arts - Administration And Leadership
Georgian Court University
ESL Certification -
Stockton University
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Education
Stockton University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Stockton University
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