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Susan R.
Private tutor in Austin, TX
Education
M.Ed. with Distinction in Educational Leadership, College of Education, Northern Arizona University, Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction Master Reading Teacher Credential, University of Texas, TX Reading Recovery Credential, Southwest Texas State University, TX E.S.L Credential, Providence College, RI Elementary and Early Childhood Teaching Credential, Roger Williams University, RI B.S. in Physical Education, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI Concentrations: Human Counseling and Family Studies
Experience
MARICOPA COUNTY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Phoenix, AZ 2003 – 2007 Reading First Project Director/Assistant Principal Achieved 25% growth in number of students meeting national reading benchmarks by coordinating school wide efforts, assessments, reporting, compliance, and intervention programs with federal Reading First Grant. Developed campus professional development plan, which incorporated grade level team meetings, book studies, facilitated course work, online learning, and embedded staff development • Provided guidance to teachers through a coaching model to improve instruction, maintain safe learning environments, and raise student achievement • Supported day-to-day operation of school through staff supervision, student discipline, campus scheduling, and parent support Reading Recovery Teacher/Literacy Support Specialist (2000-2003) Classroom Teacher – Grades 1, 2, and 3-4 Multi-Age (1997-2000) Assessed planned, and implemented instruction for struggling readers one/one and small groups. Developed action plans to assist teachers in modifying and scaffolding lessons for struggling and dyslexic readers in the classroom. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Providence School Department, Providence, RI English as a Second Language Teacher Grade 3 and 4 Lago Vista Elementary School, Lago Vista, TX Pre-kindergarten Program Coordinator/Teacher Activities for Growth, Austin, TX Regional Dance Coordinator/Business Development Director Alperin Schecter Day School, Providence, RI Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher