Administrative Assistant Teacher
Resume:
Linda J. Suchoff
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
BILINGUAL TUTOR/TRAINER (SPANISH-ENGLISH)
SUMMARY
Extensive and broad experience with planning and team management in the
education field. Successful in mentoring new teachers and
planning/facilitating teacher training, as well as adult education
programs. Effective in working with cross-cultural and diverse groups and
individuals. Served on various advisory councils and leadership teams.
Known for cultivating relationships, building rapport and establishing
strong networks. Resourceful and adaptable. Demonstrated ability to remain
poised under stressful situations. Experience also includes owning and
managing a small business, focusing on designing and selling fresh floral
arrangements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in
English and Spanish.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spring Branch I.S.D. - Houston, Texas 2010 - 2011
Treasure Forest Elementary
ESL Kindergarten Teacher
HISD - Houston, Texas 2007 - 2010
Berry Elementary
Reading Interventionist
. Planned and facilitated parent workshops that provided parents with tools
and strategies that empowered them to be more effective when helping
their children at home.
. Designed and facilitated teacher training that provided teachers with
tools and strategies that empowered them to be more effective in the
classroom.
. Assessed and provided instruction for students with reading difficulties,
thus increasing student achievement and improving test scores.
. Coached and mentored first year teachers, ensuring the highest quality of
instruction for all students, resulting in a teacher of the year award
for one of my mentees.
. Led the planning, designing and completion of the school handbook, which
provided staff, parents and students with current school policies and
programs.
. Served on the school administrative team, which collected and guided
teachers in student data analysis, planned and carried out instructional
interventions, which significantly enhanced student achievement. The
school went from barely Acceptable to Recognized, as designated by TEA.
. Developed, organized and implemented an attendance reward program,
resulting in a reduction of student absenteeism by approximately 50%.
. Coordinated and co-facilitated the training and team building initiatives
with teachers and staff, which positively impacted the school climate,
and engendering a sense of community in the classroom.
. Researched and administered the purchasing of guided reading materials
for the campus and trained teachers, allowing teachers to effectively
teach each student at his/her level.
. Organized fundraising activities such as school-wide festivals, dinners
and silent auctions, which provided additional funds for field trips,
books and other school-related activities.
Moody Rambin commercial management - Houston, Texas 2007 - 2009
Summer Temporary Position
Administrative Assistant
Spring Branch ISD - Houston, TX 1998 - 2007
Hausman Elementary (2006-2007)
ESOL Consulting Teacher/Reading Interventionist
. Assessed and provided instruction for students with reading difficulties,
which increased student achievement and improved test scores.
. Designed and facilitated teacher training that provided teachers with
state and district ESL guidelines, which ensured that the school complied
with TEA regulations.
. Administered language assessments and maintained student folders in
compliance with TEA requirements.
. Collaborated with classroom teachers so that reading intervention lessons
targeted specific deficiencies, resulting in increased student
achievement and test scores.
Hollibrook Elementary (1998-2006)
Bilingual Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher
Department of Defense Schools - Okinawa DoDDS 1997 - 1998
5th Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher
Spring Branch ISD - Houston, TX 1992 - 1997
Spring Branch Elementary/Pine Shadows
Bilingual 1st/Bilingual Kinder Teacher
Austin ISD - Austin, TX 1989 - 1992
Brook Elementary/Metz Elementary
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD - Corpus Christi, TX 1988 - 1989
Lozano Elementary
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Third Coast Florist - Austin, Texas 1986 - 1988
Owner/Manager
. Managed and operated a small floral business, catering to university
students.
. Consulted with customers and designed unique fresh floral arrangements
for special occasions, such as weddings, proms and formals.
. Promoted sales to customers through personal contacts.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education - (Major: Elementary Education- Bilingual
Education), University of Texas at Austin
CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Elementary Educator - Lifetime
Texas Bilingual Educator - Lifetime
Texas Early Childhood Educator - Lifetime
Texas Special Education Educator - 2012
National Teacher Exam
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