Susan Graham
Connersville
Summary
At Union County/College Corner Joint Schools, I excelled in fostering a supportive learning environment and significantly enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods. My expertise in curriculum development and relationship building, coupled with a talent for technology integration, propelled students toward success, reflecting my commitment to educational excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Mathematics and Special Education
Union County/College Corner Joint Schools
08.1991 - 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.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- 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.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Secondary Education
Franklin College
Franklin, IN05-1991
High School Diploma -
Franklin Community High School
Franklin, IN05-1987
Skills
- Relationship building with students, parents and staff
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Technology integration
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Positive role model and mentor
- Public speaking
- Classroom instruction
- Conflict resolution
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum development
I-STAR Educator (4 times)
I have been selected four times as an I-STAR Teacher. This is an honor bestowed by a student. Students in the top 10% of their class are invited to apply for I-STAR recognition. Within the application process, the student must write an essay about the educator who has had the most impact on them as a student and person. Three students are chosen as I-STAR students and their chosen educator is considered an I-STAR recipient, as well. While I have been nominated several times over 34 years, four of the students who nominated me were chosen as I-STAR students. I hold this honor in high esteem because it comes from a student. That, to me, is the ultimate validation of my life's work.
Timeline
Teacher of Mathematics and Special Education
Union County/College Corner Joint Schools
08.1991 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Secondary Education
Franklin College
High School Diploma -
Franklin Community High School
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