Suzanne Terry
Lexington
Summary
Experienced student services professional prepared to excel in this role. Strong background in student support, counseling, and administrative tasks. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and effective communication. Proven ability to manage student programs, data collection and interpretation. Motivated and driven to enhance student experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Educator
Lexington School District One
07.2021 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
High School Special Education Educator
Futures Healthcore, Virtual
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Remotely serviced 35 high school students in all core subject areas.
- Developed tailored instructional material on several learning platforms.
- Fostered critical thinking skills among students through inquiry-based learning approaches that stimulated curiosity, discovery, and problem-solving abilities.
- Improved student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
Elementary Educator
South Redford Schools
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Trained staff members on social emotional learning models, trauma, race and best practices
- Managed classroom data in an online database, using reports, building lessons and using data to design instructional material needed for my students
- Examined data from the state, district and classroom to encourage best practice in all academic areas that drove our instruction and needs in the classroom/district
- Served as acting principal and a nominated graduate of the Galileo Leadership Consortium
- Led professional development as a teacher leader which included school improvement, positive behavior systems, staff meetings, multi-tiered intervention, parent involvement, mental health and curriculum in the classroom
- Built improvement structures for the classroom, grade level and district level
- Incorporated individual learning plans for student success through SMART goals
- Developed a district wide social-emotional health website for early elementary students during the pandemic.
Elementary Educator
Three Rivers Community Schools
08.2008 - 06.2014
- Mentored new teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing support as they acclimated to the school culture.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Head of the Reading Committee and Math Curriculum Lead; designing math and english curriculum for kindergarten
- Used research based teaching resources to unpack curriculum standards and data to drive our curriculum mapping and assessments.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Education
Master's Degree - Literacy Studies
Western Michigan University
05.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Group, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
05.2007
Skills
- Proactive Educational Leader
- Proficient Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Professional Networking
- Project Management Skills
- Resilience in Challenging Environments
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Experience with Various Digital Platforms
Accomplishments
- Taught 700+ students over 18 years.
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Highly effective teacher rating for 6 years
- Served as Acting Principal and a nominated graduate of the Galileo Leadership Consortium
- District School Improvement Chair
- Data Committee Lead (Math)
- Teacher Evaluator Team Lead
- Head of Positive Behavior Supports, Trainer and Content Creator
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Lexington School District One
07.2021 - Current
High School Special Education Educator
Futures Healthcore, Virtual
11.2020 - 07.2021
Elementary Educator
South Redford Schools
08.2014 - 03.2020
Elementary Educator
Three Rivers Community Schools
08.2008 - 06.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Group, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
Western Michigan University
Master's Degree - Literacy Studies
Western Michigan University
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