Susan Freeman
Walkerton
Summary
I have dedicated over 35 years to teaching children of all ages and abilities as well as providing support to families and teachers. I want all students to learn to the best of their abilities and to be included in all aspects of life and learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Hanover County Public Schools
Hanover
07.2012 - Current
- Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
- Supported student learning objectives
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Graded assignments and recorded grades online.
- Performed special tasks such as teaching life skills and using various types of communication devices to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Trained in Safety Care to effectively help students who have violent outburst to stay safe and to provide a safe environment for others.
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Therapeutic Recreational Aide
Hanover County Government
Hanover
05.2012 - 08.2019
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of campers in development of events and programs.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers; such as those with diabetes.
- Planned weekly activities schedule and visual boards for campers transition to activities.
- Provided clear instruction to campers to deliver fun and safety.
- Administered medication to students that was provided by parents and parents instructions.
- Participated in activities with the campers
- Participated and cared for campers on field trips.
Owner/Operator Daycare
Self-Employeed
Montperlier
07.1998 - 08.2011
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each family by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
J.S. Reynolds
Richmond, VA08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
J. S. Reynolds
Richmond, VA05.2016
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom support/teacher support, IEP compliance
- Educational assistant/teaching
- Social development and integration
- Special Education
- Data Collection and record keeping
- Crisis Intervention
- Adaptive Equipment
- Emotional Support
- Early Childhood Education
- Summer camp counselor specializing in providing fun for those with special needs
Accomplishments
Member of Phi Theta Kappa
Magna cum laude
Autism special training
Safety Care Certified
Certification
Early Childhood Education C
Early Childhood Education CSC
Early Childhood Education -Advanced CSC
Timeline
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Hanover County Public Schools
07.2012 - Current
Therapeutic Recreational Aide
Hanover County Government
05.2012 - 08.2019
Owner/Operator Daycare
Self-Employeed
07.1998 - 08.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
J.S. Reynolds
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
J. S. Reynolds
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