Suzy Smyth
Cincinnati
Summary
Highly skilled Learning Specialist with a background in implementing learning strategies tailored to individual students. Strengths include flexibility, a deep understanding of best teaching methods in reading and math, the ability to adapt curriculum to meet diverse learning styles, and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with educators, parents, and students. Previously implemented project-based learning that enhanced student engagement and improved overall learning outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Cincinnati Country Day School
08.2016 - Current
- Plan and implement kindergarten and first grade reading and math interventions
- Push into classrooms to deliver math enrichment experiences
- Collaborate with teachers on finding solutions and navigating curricular, learning, or parent obstacles
- Monitor student performance in order to measure academic growth over time
- Developed individual educational plans designed to promote best learning for each student
Lead Teacher
Cincinnati Country Day School
Cincinnati
08.2001 - 05.2015
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Conducted individualized academic interventions for struggling students as needed.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Utilized data-driven decision making processes to assess student progress, inform instruction, and monitor teaching effectiveness.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-1998
Orton Gillingham Training - Reading
Mayerson Academy
Cincinnati, OhioSkills
- Teacher support
- Enrichment activities
- Individual instruction
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching and Learning Specialist
Cincinnati Country Day School
08.2016 - Current
Lead Teacher
Cincinnati Country Day School
08.2001 - 05.2015
M.Ed. - Elementary Education
Xavier University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communication
James Madison University
Orton Gillingham Training - Reading
Mayerson Academy
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