Suzanne Lauer
Littleton,CO
Summary
Dedicated educator with strong lesson planning, classroom management skills, and cross-curricular practices. Committed to enhancing student learning through engaging inquiry questions, project-based experiences, and discussion.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Teacher - Social Studies 6th Grade
Jefferson County Public Schools
Golden, Colorado
08.2013 - Current
- West Jefferson Middle School Social Studies and Humanities Teacher
- Designed engaging lesson plans utilizing inquiry method to enhance student engagement and meet curriculum standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create school-wide initiatives that fostered community involvement and enriched student learning.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Planned field trips (Outdoor Lab) to provide hands-on educational experiences that complemented classroom learning.
- Operational Leadership Team Member - 3 years
- PLC Collaborator for Social Studies and ELA - facilitated lessons and led Social Studies Learning Labs
Teacher - 6th Grade ELA and Social Studies
Colorado Spring School District 11
Colorado Springs, Colorado
08.2009 - 06.2013
- Facilitated collaborative discussions that improved student comprehension and critical thinking skills.
- Developed lessons for ELL students that were cross-curricular
- Collaborated with The Space Foundation to build and implement Project Based Learning
- Instructed students in the fundamentals of English grammar, composition and literature.
- Employed technology tools to create interactive learning experiences that engaged students.
- Led classroom discussions that fostered critical thinking and civic understanding among students.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet the varied learning needs of students.
- Attended Professional Development for Project Based Learning
ELA Teacher Middle School
Holy Rosary Academy
Gardner, Massac
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse 6th grade ELA curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create comprehensive curricula for 6th grade ELA classes.
- Facilitated collaborative discussions that improved student comprehension and fostered critical thinking skills.
- Taught Reading and Writing to grades 6 and 7, Social Studies grade 5
- Developed field trip to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for 6th grade
- Led student council meetings to discuss and plan activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-2005
Skills
- Highly Qualified in Social Studies, ELA, GT
- Nationnal Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent English Language Arts ages 11-15
- Lesson planning - To implement districts and state standards with current district focus on Internalization and Monitoring Progress
- Classroom management through developing relationships
- Project-based learning
- Professional development with Inquiry teaching
- Technology integration
Certification
Colorado State Teaching License
Timeline
Teacher - Social Studies 6th Grade
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Teacher - 6th Grade ELA and Social Studies
Colorado Spring School District 11
08.2009 - 06.2013
ELA Teacher Middle School
Holy Rosary Academy
08.2006 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Massachusetts, Amherst