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Suzanne Tweedie

4501 N Wynswept Drive, Maiden,NC

Summary

Motivated Elementary School Teacher with experience guiding students with proven teaching methods and positive interactions. Enthusiastic about helping students understand subject materials and educating on social and general learning skills. Kind and caring attitude when communicating with children.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary School Teacher

Osceola School District
Kissimmee, FL
01.1991 - 06.2021
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
  • Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
  • Administered tests and assessed results to evaluate student understanding of material.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
  • Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
  • Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
  • Met regularly with administrators regarding student discipline issues.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
  • Instructed students individually and in groups using varied teaching methods.
  • Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
  • Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
  • Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
  • Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
  • Oversaw class field trips to keep students safe and educate about related topics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Worcester State College
Worcester, MA
08-1980

Skills

  • Compliance Standards
  • Individualized Learning
  • Mathematics Instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Group and individual instruction

Accomplishments

  • Taught Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5
  • Reading Endorsement 2020
  • 300 Hours ESOL
  • Osceola County Social Studies Teacher of the Year 2010

Affiliations

  • Retired after 30 years teaching several different grade levels

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Elementary School Teacher

Osceola School District
01.1991 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Worcester State College

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