Suzi Craddock
Teacher
Cedar Park,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Teacher, Special Education
Leander ISD
08.2021 - Current
- provides specially designed instruction to students in kindergarten through 5th grade
- collaborate with students, parents, and staff members to develop students’ IEPs
- participate in professional development to comply with federal, state, and district regulations and policies for special education
- work cooperatively with grade level teachers to support students in the general education classroom setting
- training & supervising instructional assistants in order to support students
Teacher, 8th Grade Social Studies
Leander ISD
08.2016 - 05.2021
- provides differentiated instruction to virtual and in-person students
- monitors student development both academically and socially
- corresponds regularly with parents including sending out a weekly email
- develops lessons with PLC members to support the district’s curriculum
- works cooperatively with special education teachers to modify lessons and support students’ IEPs
- integrates technology to enrich the learning process for students
- utilizes fundamentals of Capturing Kids’ Hearts and PBIS to build relationships with students
Teacher, 6th Grade Social Studies
Leander ISD
08.2013 - 05.2016
- developed challenging lessons to promote student learning in a diverse environment
- integrated technology based activities into curriculum to promote students' exposure to various computer applications
- collaborated with fellow teachers to plan and implement TEKs and SEs into lessons
- monitored student development both academically and socially
- engaged students in higher level thinking and problem solving
- utilized fundamentals of Capturing Kids’ Hearts and PBIS to build relationships with students
Lead Intervention Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
08.2011 - 05.2013
- led general education and special education teachers in providing targeted small group instruction for K-5th students
- identified struggling learners and created action plans to address their individual learning needs
- provided targeted instruction for at-risk students
- utilized weekly progress data to adjust intervention services
- planned and facilitated weekly professional development for classroom teachers
Teacher, 5th Grade
Pflugerville ISD
08.2008 - 05.2011
- worked with PLC members to plan and implement instruction
- consulted special education teachers to collaborate in support of students’ IEPs
- incorporated technology-based activities into lessons; T3 Model classroom
- encouraged student participation and collaboration by creating a positive learning environment
- monitored student growth through formative assessments
- prepared lesson plans to accommodate students with various academic needs and learning styles within an inclusive classroom
Teacher, 6th & 7th Grades
Pflugerville ISD
08.2005 - 05.2008
- developed challenging lessons to promote student learning in a diverse environment
- integrated technology based activities into curriculum to promote students' exposure to various computer applications
- collaborated with fellow teachers to plan and implement TEKs and SEs into lessons
- monitored student development both academically and socially
- engaged students in higher level thinking and problem solving
Teacher, Jr. High Language Arts
Austin Diocese
08.1999 - 05.2003
- provided Language Arts, Social Studies and religion instruction to students in a diverse classroom
- corresponded with parents through verbal and written communication
- planned educational field trips that encouraged learning outside of the classroom
- aligned Diocesan curriculum and textbooks with TCCED standards and TEKS
- served as a mentor teacher to student teachers from the University of Notre Dame
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX12.1998
Skills
- dedicated team member
- strong work ethic; dependable
- self-starter, highly motivated
- excellent communication skills
- patient, professional, polite
- commitment to continuous improvement
Certification
- EC - 6th Generalist
- 4th - 8th Generalist
- EC – 8th English as a Second Language Supplemental
- EC – 8th Special Education Supplemental
- Google Certified Educator Level 2
Timeline
Teacher, Special Education
Leander ISD
08.2021 - Current
Teacher, 8th Grade Social Studies
Leander ISD
08.2016 - 05.2021
Teacher, 6th Grade Social Studies
Leander ISD
08.2013 - 05.2016
Lead Intervention Teacher
Pflugerville ISD
08.2011 - 05.2013
Teacher, 5th Grade
Pflugerville ISD
08.2008 - 05.2011
Teacher, 6th & 7th Grades
Pflugerville ISD
08.2005 - 05.2008
Teacher, Jr. High Language Arts
Austin Diocese
08.1999 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of Texas At Austin
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