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Suzanne Morales

Arvada,United States

Summary

Caring Elementary Teacher with 17 years of experience and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in planning, developing and implementing effective internalized lesson design while creating a welcoming, encouraging, learning environment to support all students.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher (3rd, 4th Grade)

Arvada K-8
Arvada, CO
08.2018 - Current
  • Work with teachers across grade levels to train in and implement Universal Design for Learning
  • Motivate students through data collection and goal-setting
  • Encourage critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Differentiate lessons to meet diverse student needs, including IEP,and ESL students.
  • Assess and progress monitor students throughout the year using MAP, CMAS. DIBELS and formative Assessments
  • Weekly Data meetings to evaluate student learning
  • Establish positive relationships with families to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.

Teacher (3rd ,4th, 5th Grade)

Westgate Elementary School
Lakewood, CO
08.2007 - 05.2018
  • Utilized and implemented Leader In Me to create a safe learning environment and expectations for appropriate behavior of students
  • Instructed and supported student writing through SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) framework
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student's learning style.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.
  • Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.

Education

Read Act CDE Certification

Colorado Department of Ed.
Online
05-2022

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Regis University
Denver, CO
01-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05-2007

Skills

  • Builds relationships & connections with students & co-workers
  • Use Instructional Best Practices to serve Diverse Communities
  • Flexible and Adaptive
  • Use Data-Driven Instruction to facilitate student learning and growth
  • Member of School Leadership team

Accomplishments

  • Jeffco Public Schools Teacher of the Month (11/2021; 01/2022)

Affiliations

  • 21st Century After School Activity Instructor- (Math Club, Cursive Club, Student News Team,Kindness Club)

Timeline

Teacher (3rd, 4th Grade)

Arvada K-8
08.2018 - Current

Teacher (3rd ,4th, 5th Grade)

Westgate Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2018

Read Act CDE Certification

Colorado Department of Ed.

Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Regis University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Northern Colorado

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