SUZANNE M. HERMANSON
Kingston,WA
Summary
Accomplished and enthusiastic professional with experience in both education and industry. Background includes 9+ years in teaching and coaching middle and high school athletics. Additionally, 15+ years in sales, marketing, and training with both start-ups and established businesses. Calm and flexible attitude creates an atmosphere that encourages learning, imagination, and self advocacy. Adept communicator who brings a thoughtful perspective to problem solving and building relationships. Well-versed in developing job opportunities, vocational plans and specialized support strategies to address work-related, behavioral or other barriers to gainful employment. Highly analytical and organized with a forward-thinking and adaptable approach. Highly skilled at networking to build vital relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Employment Consultant
Trillium Employment Services
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Interviewed clients and administered skills assessments to determine employability.
- Increased job availability for clients through local business relationships.
- Developed job leads in order to increase placements.
- Reviewed, tracked and coordinated employment referrals.
- Worked with Students in Transition Programs who were enrolled in Job foundations and Student to Work Programs.
- Managed case-notes to track progress and make assessments for 15 clients.
- Enhanced candidates' potential to find employment by teaching job search skills and holding mock interviews.
- Tracked clients' progress in SETWorks database to provide monthly reports.
- Trained, mentored and coached staff to improve performance and results for clients.
- Recognized client employment barriers and devised strategies to resolve.
- Matched clients to open positions based on skills and work requirements.
- Assessed individuals to identify skills, strengths and interests for job placement.
- Assisted 4 clients with job placement.
Paraeducator, Special Education
North Kitsap School District
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted teachers and individual high school students with IEP and 504 plans.
- Supported and implemented curriculum with each student's needs as priority.
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
- Supported learning environments to be focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
- Provided diverse assistance to teachers, including clerical support, classroom management and document coordination
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills such as critical thinking and organization as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and results in order to assist teachers.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
Assistant Teacher
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted in daily activities and implementing art and science based curriculum.
- Developed special activities for students with special needs.
- Organized class space and worked with small learning groups of 10 for both preschool and middle school learners.
- Organized and participated in games and sport activities.
Paraeducator
Paraeducator, North Kitsap School District
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Encouraged problem solving and learning support with special education students.
- Assisted and mentored Credit Recovery students in groups of up to 15 by reviewing content and offering individual instruction when needed.
- Assisted teachers and established individual assignments with students with special needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Instructor
West Sound Academy
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Educated students on nutrition and physical fitness applying variety of instructional techniques.
- Worked with Head of School to devise and implement support plans to support 6th -12th grade students to excel.
- Invited guest professionals to speak with students on relevant learning topics.
- Established and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Taught diverse group of international students.
- Organized off-campus experiences such as swimming and rollerskating to expose students to new somatic experiences.
- Developed curriculum for JuneTerm, three-week course for students to engage in interest based classes.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Country Head Coach
Poulsbo Parks & Recreation, Middle School Cross
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Established middle school co-ed cross country program.
- Taught skills and running techniques to 20 student athletes.
- Planned and organized transportation to event location on days of competition.
- Corresponded with parents and guardians on all relevant information.
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Kingston High School
09.2008 - 10.2012
- Part of coaching staff that established first program in new high school.
- Instructed running techniques and race strategies.
- Monitored and ensure safety of students on campus and during events.
- Instructed stretching and flexibility to student athletes.
- Team voted by League "Best Sportsmanship" award several years consecutively.
- Program qualified for State each year since program was established.
- Supported fundraising and Athletic Booster events
- Joined team as co-coach again from 2017-2020.
- Trained each student-athlete to achieve best possible physical condition.
- Oriented student-athlete participants to cross country program.
Education
CTE Certification -
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WABachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies & Social Sciences
Business Administration & Psychology - undefined
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WACredits - Fashion Merchandising
Seattle Art Institute
Seattle, WARegistered & Certified 500 Hour Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance - undefined
CTE Initial Teaching Certification - undefined
Skills
- Improvement Recommendations
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Report Writing
- Local Business Relationships
- Employment Equity
- Regulatory Requirements
- Comprehensive Vocational Assessments
- Tracking Client Progress
- Organizational Systems
- Monthly Reporting
- Confidential Records Management
- Planning Support
Additional Information
500-hour RYI
Certified Health Coach
Currently teach fitness and somatic movement classes in several locations including BIRC and The Yard Fitness in Kingston.
Timeline
Employment Consultant
Trillium Employment Services
10.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Teacher
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
06.2021 - 07.2021
Paraeducator, Special Education
North Kitsap School District
09.2019 - 02.2022
Paraeducator
Paraeducator, North Kitsap School District
10.2018 - 06.2019
Instructor
West Sound Academy
09.2015 - 04.2018
Country Head Coach
Poulsbo Parks & Recreation, Middle School Cross
09.2013 - 04.2016
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Kingston High School
09.2008 - 10.2012
CTE Certification -
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies & Social Sciences
Business Administration & Psychology - undefined
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Washington University
Credits - Fashion Merchandising
Seattle Art Institute
Registered & Certified 500 Hour Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance - undefined
CTE Initial Teaching Certification - undefined
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