Suzan Braun, M.Ed., Mba Email & Phone Number

San Tan Valley, Arizona, United States

*Virtually tutor students 1:1 via LessonSpace platform*Teach students in 1st grade through 8th grade*Incorporate various resources to accomplish learning goals in subjects such as math, ELA, science, and social studies

Coolidge, Arizona

 Taught 6th-, 8th-, and 9th-grade students in the Special Education Department (SPED) reading, writing, and math lessons based on the Individualized Education Program (IEP) annual goals Taught 7th grade social studies, 8th grade English language arts, and 8th grade English language arts honors Met with the SPED coordinator, parents, school psychologist, school representative, and general education teacher to discuss IEP’s as well as the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Teams (MET) to discuss a student’s progress Utilized lesson plan software to incorporate standards for subject matter and tie lessons to the four E’s: Establish, Engage, Evaluate, and Equip Reviewed student scores/grades and modify instructional planning to reteach standards if necessary (or provided more challenging work, when feasible) Prepared students for upcoming testing by reviewing state standards in a variety of formats, i.e., Galileo quizzes and/or tests Employed several types of instructional methods to increase students’ interest and knowledge: for example, think-pair-share as well as quickly writing an answer on a whiteboard Collaborated with various specialists regarding students’ needs Communicated with parents/guardians via the Remind app, Dojo website, emails, and phone calls. Communications included positive comments as well as any notations of concern. Ensured students were in a safe learning environment by ensuring they were familiar with various policies and procedures  Served on the School Development Committee

Queen Creek, Arizona, Usa Area

 Taught kindergarten through sixth-grade classes at various American Leadership Academy locations Graded assignments, quizzes, and tests; record attendance and lunch count Two long-term positions of six weeks and two months instructing first graders and fourth graders, respectively  Reviewed student scores/grades and modified instructional planning accordingly Used clear learning objective (based on standard), anticipatory sets, modeling, guided practice, and exit tickets to teach subject matter such as Saxon Math, history, ELA, and science (while always checking for understanding) Assisted students utilizing programs such as Achieve 3000, Galileo, Coach Digital, and ALEKS Utilized new behavior management system with goal to have positive rewards with minimal disruptions and a conducive learning environment Duties also included managing classrooms so that the students were learning in a safe environment Developed theme for classroom bulletin boards Communicated with parents via email, phone, and in-person Tutored students on a weekly basis in math and ELA Issued quarterly report cards

San Tan Valley, Arizona, Usa

 Substitute teach for pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade classes within the elementary school section of the district Guide students in learning subject matter, such as Saxon Math, Fundations, and science Provide diversified tools to help students with various learning styles comprehend the material  Duties include managing classrooms so that the students are learning in a safe environment Grade assignments, quizzes, and tests; record attendance and lunch count  Deliver lesson plans provided by the classroom instructor, modifying when necessary

San Tan Valley, Arizona, Usa

 Taught students in a first- and second-grade combination class, which also was the last step toward receiving a Master of Education degree Participated in lesson planning meetings with the second-grade team (lessons were team taught). Subjects included math, social studies, Fundations (phonics), read aloud, English Language Arts (ELA), and science  When possible, incorporated external material into the lessons that added to the standard curriculum  Subjects, such as math, were diversified to engage students with various abilities. In addition, classes were taught with the final expectation in mind: the knowledge that the students should acquire by the end of the lesson or unit Worked with students on tracking the words per minute that they read as well as coaching students who needed mentoring with reading

Mesa, Arizona, Usa

 Temporary position in which student test questions were scored electronically using a rubric. Source of the third- and fifth-grade math tests scores were from various locations in the United States.

Gilbert, Arizona, Usa

 On a biweekly basis, taught religious education classes for kindergartners and first graders, (2007-2008, 2009-2011, 2013-2015, 2016-2017) Researched supplementary material to combine with provided resources

Phoenix, Arizona, Usa

 Taught on-ground, undergraduate marketing and business classes Classes were once a week for four hours Students met in person but turned in assignments via an online platform Grades were submitted via the online platform Rubrics often were used to grade assignments

Mesa, Arizona, Usa

 Positions held: 2012-2013 Executive Coordinator; 2005-2012 Assistant Director; 2003-2005 Program Manager; 2002-2003 Program Coordinator, Sr.; and 2000-2002 Marketing Specialist – positions were changed due to departmental modifications As Assistant Director, collaborated the planning, organizing, and directing of the day-to-day operations of the department as well as determined the long- and short-range goals Acted in place of Managing Director when necessary, resolving departmental issues and recommending appropriate measures to improve performance Managed cost-effectiveness of programs and courses; developed and oversaw budget/forecast, including class, marketing, and promotional allocations; responsible for invoicing and collecting membership plus registration fees Processed instructor payments for classes Prepared, analyzed, and reviewed various financial and administrative reports, including budget variances, course statistics—collaborated with the Policy Board in the development of the strategic plan (encompassing marketing and communication initiatives) Interfaced with staff, faculty, industry presenters, Learning Competency Teams (LCTs), Technical Advisory Board (TAB), and Policy Board in developing as well as administering courses, programs, and grant processes; served as a member of the LCTs, which conducted needs assessments within member companies, and the Activities Council  Evaluated and analyzed the effectiveness of the instruction, courses, and programs; monitored participants’ enrollment in programs and approved issuing of certificates of completion; implemented corrective action when necessary  Managed the development, scheduling, and facilitation of post-graduate certificate programs and courses for JACMET  Selected, managed, trained, and supervised staff as well as implemented corrective when needed

Master Of Education - Med, Curriculum And Instruction, Gpa 3.85/4.00

Related Completed Coursework: Professional Communication, Advocating for Learning, Critical Thinking & Innovative Skills, Ethical Issues.

Master Of Education - Med, Elementary Education, Gpa 3.83/4.00

Related Coursework: Child & Early Adolescent Development & Psychology, Foundations in Elementary Education Graduate Studies, U.S. &.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Management, Gpa 3.90/4.00

Concentration in Management Related Completed Coursework: Values & Ethics in Leadership, Methods of Business Decisions, Contemporary.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism, Gpa: 3.70/4.00

Activities and Societies:  Mortar Board Member  News Editor of Arizona Daily Wildcat  Co-Editor of the Desert YearbookMinor.