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Susan Anderson

Elburn

Summary

Professional educator with deep expertise in visual arts and strong commitment to fostering creativity and artistic skills. Demonstrates effective classroom management and ability to inspire students through engaging lesson plans. Highly adaptable, with proven track record of collaborating with colleagues to achieve educational goals. Known for reliability and consistent focus on delivering impactful results in diverse educational settings.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Educational Director

Abrakadoodle Art Education
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversees all operations for an art education small business.
  • Regularly teaches mixed media art classes to students ages 2-12.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development for optimal business performance and growth.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher/Math Interventionist

West Aurora School District 129
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members, contributing to a supportive school community.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary learning experiences, fostering a well-rounded educational approach.
  • Contributed to the development of curriculum standards aligned with state benchmarks, promoting consistency across classrooms within the school.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction strategies to address the unique needs of each student, leading to improved academic outcomes.

Fourth Grade Teacher

Georgetown Elementary School, Indian Prairie School District 204
07.1995 - 08.2001
  • Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
  • Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Incorporated diverse instructional strategies, accommodating different learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
  • Encouraged cooperative group work among students, developing collaborative skills necessary for future success in school and beyond.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning community.

Teaching Assistant

Pioneer Elementary School - West Chicago School District 33
08.1993 - 07.1995
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction

North Central College
Naperville, IL
01.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN
01.1993

Skills

  • Facilitates a nurturing environment for artistic exploration
  • Encourages self-directed learning through hands-on experiences
  • Promotes critical thinking and problem-solving in art
  • Guides students in expressing their individuality through creative projects
  • Inspires a lifelong appreciation for the arts

Certification

  • Kappa Delta Pi Honorary Education Society
  • Illinois Teaching Certificate, current

Accomplishments

  • Training: Worked on District Science Committee to develop integrated science curriculum
  • Trained new teachers on implementation of science curriculum

Affiliations

National Education Association (NEA), 1993-2001

Timeline

Owner/Educational Director

Abrakadoodle Art Education
06.2023 - Current

Permanent Building Substitute Teacher/Math Interventionist

West Aurora School District 129
08.2019 - 06.2021

Fourth Grade Teacher

Georgetown Elementary School, Indian Prairie School District 204
07.1995 - 08.2001

Teaching Assistant

Pioneer Elementary School - West Chicago School District 33
08.1993 - 07.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

DePauw University

Master of Arts - Curriculum & Instruction

North Central College

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