Suzanne N. Hostetler
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Devout Catholic educator with over 30 years of experience teaching in private, public, higher educational and homeschool environments. Proven instructional leader, skilled in faculty mentoring, curriculum development, and student formation through the Catholic liberal arts tradition. Passionate about integrating faith, reason, and virtue in educational settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator, Latin, Spanish & Secondary English
Epic Charter Schools
07.2017 - Current
- Constructed and delivered ELA lessons aligned with OAS and ACT for grades 7-12.
- Specialized in teaching close reading and writing using science and social studies texts.
- Led a team for four years, mentoring teachers and providing instruction during PLCs.
- Completed Giant Leadership training to enhance mentoring skills and understand teacher needs.
- Presented on virtual learning environments to student teachers at Cameron University three times.
- Delivered engaging instruction weekly to Spanish 1 and Latin 1 and 2 students.
- Designed standards-aligned curriculum in English, Spanish and Latin.
Home Educator/Mother
self
08.2004 - 07.2017
- Researched various curricula annually to identify optimal combinations for students.
- Developed lesson plans and calendars to effectively structure academic year.
- Planned and directed writing assignments, project tie-ins, and field trips to enhance learning experiences.
- Managed household responsibilities, including chores, meals, and extracurricular activities while supporting family business.
Latin Teacher, Grades 3-5
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Led daily classes in Latin grammar and recitation 5 days a week.
- Graded all assignments and assessments.
- Led students to display their abilities at an end-of-the-year Latin recitation for parents and faculty.
Director & Teacher, Homeschool Co-ops
St Damien's, St Patrick's, & Maris Stella
07.2009 - 05.2016
- Taught a diversity of ages and academic levels, as well as abilities, in diverse subjects (e.g., English grammar & composition, poetry, Spanish, Latin, science, US and Medieval European history, and World geography).
- Created and managed three different educational home school co-operatives where parents could come together and obtain a high level of instruction for their children.
- Always available to parents and students to foster a teamwork approach to education.
- Quickly became a 'first-to-call' resource for parents looking for advice on curriculum choices.
Education
Graduate Certificate, Principal - Education Administration
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKMaster of Arts - Anthropology
Brown University
Providence, RISkills
- Standards mastery
- Curriculum design
- Differentiated instruction
- Interactive learning
- Student assessment
- Motivational strategies
- Team leadership
- Instructional technology
- Student engagement
Certification
- Google Certified Educator, Level 1
- State of Oklahoma (Standard), English (5-12), Spanish (pre-K-12), Sociology/Anthropology (5-12), Geography (5-12), Economics (5-12), US Government (5-12), Mid-Level Social Studies (5-8)
Affiliations
- Cooking for my family of 8
- Playing board games
- Writing poetry
- Relaxing on the beach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Educator, Latin, Spanish & Secondary English
Epic Charter Schools
07.2017 - Current
Latin Teacher, Grades 3-5
The Academy of Classical Christian Studies
01.2017 - 05.2017
Director & Teacher, Homeschool Co-ops
St Damien's, St Patrick's, & Maris Stella
07.2009 - 05.2016
Home Educator/Mother
self
08.2004 - 07.2017
Graduate Certificate, Principal - Education Administration
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts - Anthropology
Brown University
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