Educational Specialist
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Educational Specialist

MELISSA SUSSMAN
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Resourceful Kindergarten Teacher with 26 years of teaching experience. Successful at closely monitoring student growth and assessment comprehensive progress for individual students. Knowledgeable about all subject areas and willing to work long hours in and outside classroom. I have been a member of the School Leadership committee, an active member of the PTO of our school building, a teacher mentor to new teachers, and have had many other various roles outside of the classroom.
Skills
Curriculum planning Educational games
Child development
Excellent classroom management
Experience
Round Lake Area Schools District 116 | Round Lake, IL
Kindergarten Teacher
08/1994 - Current
Disciplinary techniques Lesson planning
MS Office
Supervision
Improved student engagement by implementing student-centered classroom management techniques to foster academic curiosity.
Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.
Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Referred to district standards to plan lessons and prepare students to take standardized assessments.
Designed lesson plans based on comprehensive teaching of academic, social and personal skills.
Worked closely with peers to devise and utilize advanced technology and smart boards.
Provided focused lessons for readiness highlighting phonics, language, writing and reading.
Education and Training
Illinois State University | Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities 05/1993
Northern Illinois University | Dekalb, IL
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education 12/2009
Additional Information
I have not only been a teacher for the last 26 years of my life, but also I have worked as a receptionist for the Jenny Craig corporation at a local facility for 7 years as well working in retail jobs.