Susan Munro
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Interactions Teacher
Caernarvon Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
- Provide life, social and academic skills programming for students who need varying levels of support
- Implemented and taught whole class and individualized strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by providing a language rich environment and opportunities to communicate using a variety of means including ACC devices, basic sign language, visual flip books, sentence strips and visuals.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
Teacher
Edmonton Public School Board
09.2014 - Current
- Worked in diverse environments as a substitute teacher, kindergarten teacher, division one teacher and for the past two years as an Interactions teacher
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects, hands-on activities, music, drama and play based learning tasks
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
Educational Assistant
Elves Special Needs Society
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance, in a small kindergarten class for children with a range of high support needs
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
Instructor – English as a Second Language
Solomon College
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Assisted English language learners, who had been injured on the job, gain the language and literacy skills needed to retrain for new careers
- Taught and developed materials for a business communication class for students enrolled in the Solomon College Hospitality Program
- Used the Canadian Language Benchmarks to develop materials and lessons appropriate for individual students
- Fostered strong relationships with students and staff to enhance teaching strategies, optimize learning, and provide support in accessing resources. Created a supportive environment for students to share their joys and frustrations
Student Teacher – Kindergarten
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
03.2011 - 04.2011
- Enthusiastically led large and small group instruction in all subjects where games and play were incorporated into activities that I developed to meet learning objectives from the program of studies
- Worked collaboratively with another student teacher, my mentor teacher and our educational assistant to help students complete tasks and reach educational and social goals
- Developed relationships with students, staff and parents.
Administrative Support/Parts Coordinator
Liebert Canada
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by providing prompt and courteous support to clients of air conditioning parts
- Displayed outstanding communication abilities and a hard work ethic by surpassing sales quota per annum
- Used the Liebert online tracking system to process and manage orders and control inventory
- Handled all shipping and receiving
- Demonstrated organizational skills by managing calendars and email and an electronic filing system, using MS Excel and Word to maintain records and develop templates for such things as shipping documents and correspondence.
Administrative Support
Government of Alberta, Labour Force Development, Employment and Immigration
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Displayed attention to detail by using MS Excel and Word to maintain Branch records, prepare correspondence, documents and presentation materials as well as code and track invoices
- Demonstrated professional telephone etiquette
- Used the government Action Request Tracking system to manage information
- Created a guide to office procedures to assist new personnel and future temporary staff members.
ESL Instructor
Me Too English School, Axis Language Institute, Global Key, Independent Contracts
09.1996 - 06.2008
- Enthusiastically taught English conversation and communication as well as basic reading and writing to individuals and groups of 2-40 students ranging from preschoolers to adults employing a range of techniques including music, drama and debates
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills by building and maintaining relationships with students, administration and other instructors as well as collaborating with other English teachers
- Proof read and edited student reports and used this as well as information from tests, worksheets and oral feedback as assessment tools to improve teaching and offer written (progress reports) and oral feedback
- Used MS Office to create educational materials such as curriculum, flashcards, posters and worksheets as well as notices, newsletters and schedules, additionally implemented the use of Excel and Word templates which improved efficiency
- Showed initiative by creating guides that incorporated classroom management and lesson ideas along with current student information which served to assist new and existing staff
- Displayed strong public speaking skills by giving presentations on Canadian culture and working as a presenter/mc at various English speaking events along with organizing and participating in school events such as open houses, parties and field trips.
Education
Bachelor of Education, With Distinction -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB1996
Skills
- Extensive teaching experience in various settings with the ability to use differentiated instruction
- Uses hands on, play based activities, music and drama to promote student engagement and promote deeper learning
- Uses technology integration for student engagement, assessment and planning
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with students, parents, administration and colleagues by demonstrating a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a friendly demeanor
- Very comfortable speaking to both large and small groups
Activities And Awards
- NVCI Certification - Expires 2024
- Standard First Aid - Expires 2025
Timeline
Interactions Teacher
Caernarvon Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
Teacher
Edmonton Public School Board
09.2014 - Current
Educational Assistant
Elves Special Needs Society
09.2013 - 06.2014
Instructor – English as a Second Language
Solomon College
08.2012 - 07.2013
Student Teacher – Kindergarten
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
03.2011 - 04.2011
Administrative Support/Parts Coordinator
Liebert Canada
10.2008 - 10.2010
Administrative Support
Government of Alberta, Labour Force Development, Employment and Immigration
08.2008 - 10.2008
ESL Instructor
Me Too English School, Axis Language Institute, Global Key, Independent Contracts
09.1996 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Education, With Distinction -
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
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