Suzanne Worner

• Planned standards-based math lessons for girls-centered college-prep classrooms.
• Assessed student understanding through quizzes, checks for understanding, and exit tickets to inform instructional adjustments.
• Adapted instruction for diverse learners at Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy.
• Established classroom routines that fostered respectful, focused learning environments.

Instructional coaching for 5 years

• Developed and delivered professional development for faculty and district staff, enhancing instructional practices for first-year teachers through targeted middle school coaching.
• Completed observations and mentoring for second-year teachers and veteran teachers; collected data and resolved issues in PLCs.
• Implemented new curriculum, including Springboard and Eureka Math, to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Created professional development presentations on executive functioning, trauma-informed care, and at-risk behaviors, while partnering with colleagues to organize cultural events like Kindness and Culture Night and Black History Month.

Taught 7th and 8th grade transition classes for 6 years, supporting students in their academic progress.

• Supported and taught 7th and 8th grade students needing alternative education; provided instruction in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
• Created a supportive classroom environment where students felt valued and empowered to participate. where students felt valued and empowered.
• Engaged students through literature, written expression, and multimedia tools such as Flipgrid, Nearpod, Canva, and iMovie to strengthen identity and voice.

• Developed leadership course for 8th graders, facilitating community service projects that integrated curriculum with personal development over 200 hours of service
• Led School Families Committee (K-8) and contributed to AdvancedED Steering Committee initiatives

• Integrated key reading, writing, and math skills to support student comprehension and engagement

• Developed and delivered Kansas Standards-based lesson plans in ELA and reading to enhance student engagement and comprehension