Suzanne Tenbrook
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dynamic educator and strategic buyer with a proven track record at Cleveland Metropolitan School District and May Company Department Stores. Excelled in fostering academic growth and managing classroom behavior through differentiated instruction and critical thinking. Skilled in reducing procurement costs and enhancing supplier relationships. Demonstrates exceptional classroom management and negotiation skills, ensuring significant achievements in both educational and retail environments.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Cleveland, OH
09.1989 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on act.ivities
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Buyer - Retail Department Store
May Company Department Stores
Various Cities
09.1975 - 09.1983
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - History
Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD06.1975
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Technology Integration
Timeline
Teacher
Cleveland Metropolitan School District
09.1989 - 06.2024
Buyer - Retail Department Store
May Company Department Stores
09.1975 - 09.1983
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Frostburg State University