Susan Waterhouse
Sidney,BC
Summary
Creative, compassionate, and industrious 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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher - Grades 4 and 5 French Immersion
Yellowknife Catholic Schools
2021.08 - 2023.08
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and social/emotional learning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Adapted and modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress.
- Completed student progress reports each term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Graded and evaluated student course work, including 1:1 conferencing.
- Created lessons and online materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Kept students on-task with proactive and positive strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet curriculum standards.
- Registered student progress and attendance in order to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on a variety of collected and observed evidence.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Participated in and contributed to the Indigenous Learning Committee (ILC)
Teacher
Yellowknife District No. 1
2020.08 - 2021.08
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and social/emotional learning.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Adapted and modified lessons to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress.
- Completed student progress reports each term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Graded and evaluated student course work, including 1:1 conferencing.
- Created lessons and online materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Kept students on-task with proactive and positive strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet curriculum standards.
- Registered student progress and attendance in order to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on a variety of collected and observed evidence.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Assisted with supervision and facilitating of Rainbow Club activities
Program Support Teacher
Yellowknife District No. 1
2018.10 - 2020.08
- Created and managed Student Support Plans (SSPs), Modified Education Plans (MEPs), and Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Self-Reg (Stuart Shanker Method)
- Partnered with classroom teachers from across divisions and grades.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Planned, prepared, and hosted teacher training for Student Support Plans and territorial software TIENET.
- Coached Cross-Country Running and accompanied team to territorial competition
Teacher - Grades 4 & 5 Core English; K Phys. Ed.
Conseil Publique Centre De L'est De L'Ontario
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive and positive strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and social/emotional learning
- Graded and evaluated student course work including 1:1 conferencing.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet curriculum standards.
- Registered student progress and attendance to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on collected data, observations, and student work.
- Participated in and contributed to Mental Health and Wellness Committee
Occasional Teacher
Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive and positive strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies and social/emotional learning
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Teacher - Grades 1, 4, 5, & 6 French Immersion
Trillium Lakelands District School Board
2006.08 - 2016.08
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Developed and implemented positive classroom management strategies.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance, goals, and student-led conferences.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine observations, checklists, rubrics, and conferences.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Coached Cross-Country Running and accompanied team members to regional competitions
- Facilitated ECO-Schools Club
- Health and Wellness Lead
Education
Bachelor of Education - Junior-Intermediate FSL And General
York University
Toronto, ON06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Etudes Francaises Et Quebecoises
Bishop's University
Sherbrooke, QC06.1992
High School Diploma -
I.E. Weldon Secondary School
Lindsay, ON06.1987
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Whole Group Instruction
- Small Group Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Technology Integration
- Student Records Management
- Alternative Learning Methods
- Lesson Planning
- ESL- English As Second Language
- Proofreading and Editing
- Conferencing
- Fluent in French
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Additional Information
- Completed the 4 courses of Stuart Shanker Self-Reg Method.
- Achieved Silver Eco-Schools status for my school in Ontario (Trillium Lakelands District School Board)
- High interest in neurodivergence and individual differences in learning and memory.
- Lifelong learner - constantly seeking out opportunities to improve professional knowledge, skills, and expertise.
- Experienced implementer of blended learning and student-paced classrooms.
Timeline
Teacher - Grades 4 and 5 French Immersion
Yellowknife Catholic Schools
2021.08 - 2023.08
Teacher
Yellowknife District No. 1
2020.08 - 2021.08
Program Support Teacher
Yellowknife District No. 1
2018.10 - 2020.08
Teacher - Grades 4 & 5 Core English; K Phys. Ed.
Conseil Publique Centre De L'est De L'Ontario
2017.08 - 2018.08
Occasional Teacher
Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board
2016.09 - 2017.08
Teacher - Grades 1, 4, 5, & 6 French Immersion
Trillium Lakelands District School Board
2006.08 - 2016.08
Bachelor of Education - Junior-Intermediate FSL And General
York University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Etudes Francaises Et Quebecoises
Bishop's University
High School Diploma -
I.E. Weldon Secondary School
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