Suzanne Pasman
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
CREATIVE - Excellent ability to teach to different learning styles; create small guided-reading groups and literacy centers; adapt lessons to meet student needs; engage students through clear and concise lesson plans
EFFECTIVE - History of improving student outcomes in language arts; raising test scores/ grades; delivering personalized academic support; elevating self-confidence
COMPASSIONATE - Talent for nurturing growth mindset to empower students to use their strengths; inspiring children to be confident lifelong learners and to have compassion and curiosity for the world around them; encouraging students to use their strengths
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Various Schools in Pittsburgh
09.2023 - Current
- Adapted quickly to various classroom settings and grade levels by demonstrating flexibility, adaptability, and a strong understanding of diverse curricula.
- Substitute French Teacher for two weeks
- Subbed for maternity leave; English/Language Arts in Spring 2024; grades 6-8
Reading and Learning Support Teacher
St. Monica School
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Built an engaging and comfortable learning environment for individualized and small group instruction in grades K-6; made reading more fun and accessible
- Created differentiated lesson plans and activities based on guided reading, writing and word work
- Improved grades in writing, group projects and presentations; tutored for test prep
- Delivered higher scores on reading tests; increased confidence in reading skills
- Provided behavioral and emotional support to individual students, collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure positive learning outcomes
Teacher Aide
St. Monica School
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Offered proactive in-class assistance, anticipated needs of students and teachers
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities using positive reinforcement to discipline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Sausalito-Marin City School District
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided reliable academic and emotional support for an underserved community, at-risk students, students with special needs, and those dealing with trauma
- Earned trust of parents, staff and students through consistency, routine and gentle guidance
Second Grade Lead Teacher
St. John's School
08.1999 - 06.2005
- Established effective learning environments through differentiated instruction, positive behavior reinforcement and small group learning stations
- Communicated clear and concise learning objectives for the students to understand the 'why'
- Organized nature-based field trips to Bay Area parks; created scavenger hunts to explore and learn
- Monitored student progress; collaborated with families about students' learning objectives
- Created cross-disciplinary lesson plans according to district standards; explored connections for a deeper understanding of their world
Third Grade Lead Teacher
French-American International School
08.1997 - 06.1998
- Taught multiple subject instruction in English in collaboration with French teacher
- Created skill-building activities in literacy; strengthened communication skills in ESL students
Education
Reading And Literacy Added Authorization -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA07.2020
CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential With CLAD -
Dominican University of California
San Rafael, CA1997
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT1987
Skills
- Differentiated Reading Instruction; Literacy Centers; Multi-Subject Activity Centers
- Lesson planning - Multi-Sensory, Sequential
- Positive Reinforcement
- Growth Mindset; Social-Emotional Learning
- Guided Reading, Word Work, MAZE Assessments
- Parent Rapport and Communication
- Student Success Team/ IEP Assistance
- Google Classroom; ReadWorks; Zoom, SeeSaw
Certification
Instructional I, Grades PK-Fourth
Service and Hobbies
- Volunteer at Veterans Administration Medical Center Community Living Center, San Francisco and Pittsburgh
- Volunteer at Animal Friends, Pittsburgh
- Hobbies: advocate for children and chimpanzees; journal writing; speaking french
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Various Schools in Pittsburgh
09.2023 - Current
Reading and Learning Support Teacher
St. Monica School
08.2020 - 06.2022
Teacher Aide
St. Monica School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-Eighth Grade
Sausalito-Marin City School District
03.2018 - 06.2019
Second Grade Lead Teacher
St. John's School
08.1999 - 06.2005
Third Grade Lead Teacher
French-American International School
08.1997 - 06.1998
Reading And Literacy Added Authorization -
University of San Francisco
CA Multiple Subject Teaching Credential With CLAD -
Dominican University of California
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Vermont
Similar Profiles
Brittany CarlsonBrittany Carlson
Grade 3 Elementary Teacher at Yeshiva Schools of PittsburghGrade 3 Elementary Teacher at Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh
Laura OgurchakLaura Ogurchak
School Librarian at Pittsburgh Public SchoolsSchool Librarian at Pittsburgh Public Schools
Carole SchamusCarole Schamus
TEACHER at Pittsburgh public schoolsTEACHER at Pittsburgh public schools
Audrey BlairAudrey Blair
Sales Associate at Scoops on BeverlySales Associate at Scoops on Beverly
Robert HamptonRobert Hampton
Warehouse Worker at Monogram FoodsWarehouse Worker at Monogram Foods