Suzanne Lyons Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Upholds Brentwood School's longstanding partnership and mission with the VA to help Veterans. The school provides extensive services that Veterans rely on, from a full athletic facility with trainers to numerous classes, thousands of meals, and scholarships for children of Veterans — all due to the in-kind services provided under the school's lease. • Oversees Summer at Brentwood Scholarship program for children and grandchildren of Veterans.• Instructs 9th - 12th Graders with the VA Student Support Group Activity - weekly through the school year.• Implements educational programming for Veterans taught by Brentwood faculty and staff, including some of the following ongoing classes at the West Los Angeles VA Campus: Campus Cooking at the Domiciliary and Building 209Computer/technology skills at the DomiciliaryJob Preparation and Career Development with the Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation program at Building 257Reading and literacy instruction at Building 209Financial literacy at the DomiciliaryGuard Card Certification classes with U.S. VetsYoga at the DomiciliaryGuitar and music at Brentwood SchoolCreative writing at the DomiciliaryScreenwriting at the DomiciliaryArt at CTRS, New Directions, and Home for Heroes

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Led service learning opportunities for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, taking students beyond the bounds of campus to explore new perspectives through direct and indirect service. • Educated students to be active and responsible citizens in their community so that they might recognize the dignity of all people, appreciate human diversity with understanding, and desire to enact social justice. • For Veteran Education, programmed and provided free educational classes to Veterans, taught primarily by our own experienced faculty, staff, and coaches. • Instructed and led 7th and 8th grade classes in Public Speaking.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Enhanced services in physical recreation, health and wellness, education, as well as a range of special programs and events, all on facilities built and maintained by Brentwood School.• Designed and implemented robust activities, opportunities, and educational courses and programs, providing benefit and value to Veterans. • Assisted in Brentwood School drives and VA events to fulfill Veteran needs.• Instructed 7th and 8th Grade Public Speaking classes where students develop the confidence and skills to give effective speeches and quality presentations.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Provided leadership through the hiring and retaining of excellent faculty, attended to the curriculum, and ensured the Lower School's mission and overall vitality;• Implemented K-2 Wilson Fundations phonics program to enhance literacy instruction;• Worked with the faculty and administration to sustain systems and structures that supported and increased the effectiveness of the school's curriculum and programs;• Fostered collaboration and transparency through trust and open communication, worked closely with the Lower School administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students;• Engaged fully in the daily life of the school, provided educational leadership and acted as a skilled spokesperson for the school's vibrant, educational program;• Supported and guided the high level of parent volunteerism on the Lower School campus;• Identified and attended to areas of growth, i.e. literacy, STEAM initiatives, Ed Tech curriculum, and creating a new position for an Ed Tech Associate Teacher;• Worked closely with the Head of School and the members of the Senior Administrative Team to foster the strength of the entire school.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Supported and reported to the Lower School Director;• Served and participated on various committees, including Admissions Committee, Leadership Committee, Safety Committee, National School of Character Committee, Parent Alliance of Students of African Descent, and Math/Science Night Committee;• Observed Lead and Associate Teachers through informal and formal classroom observations;• Supervised the After School Activities and Extended Day Programs;• Coordinated and participated in important school wide events, including Kyonggi Cultural Exchange Program, Math/Science Night, Celebration of Lower School Years, Sixth Grade Promotion Closing Ceremony, Sixth Grade Promotion Dinner, Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony, and Parent Coffees;• Monitored student safety and behavior throughout the school day;• Helped to oversee campus transportation;• Arranged and initiated professional development for faculty and staff members;• Provided overall support and openly available to faculty, staff, students, and parents;• Provided consistent follow-through on all short-term and long-term goals and commitments to help ameliorate the school environment.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Generated challenging and creative lesson plans for reading, writing, grammar, social studies, and the plays of William Shakespeare• Challenged students to think creatively and critically with literature with emphasis on spotlighting student inferences, predictions, character connections, symbolism, foreshadowing• Challenged students to take risks and develop new passions• Emphasized a participatory, multi-modal learning process and supported a nurturing, safe, and secure environment for students to grow intellectually and personally• Encouraged creative, critical, and abstract thinking in all projects, lessons, and tests• Enforced high standards of character, commitment, and achievement and encouraged students to act ethically• Worked closely with Community Service Coordinator on 6th Grade service learning events• Participated in outside educational activities, including a 6th Grade student book club, Scrabble club, Kindergarten Admissions’ assessments, and the 6th Grade Leadership Team

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Provided educational challenges, accommodations, and modifications for students with mild learning disabilities • Managed and administered lessons to support individualized education plans• Provided lessons that are state and national standards-based• Created a stimulating and effective classroom environment• Established clear objectives and communication in order to run an efficient and productive lesson and classroom• Attended IEP meetings to monitor student progress, present level of performance, and set goals• Developed creative and multi-modal lessons to engage learners

Houston, Texas, United States

• Managed an intellectually stimulating, safe and effective classroom and educational environment, 40+ students• Developed and revised curriculum for the Middle School Drama Division• Created weekly lesson plans designed to challenge students’ potential and foster progress in acting and set and costume design• Focused on the individual student’s artistic development• Communicated effectively with parents and/or guardians to maintain overall educational support for the student• Directed student scene work for local competitions

Doctorate In Education - Edd, Educational Leadership And Administration

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Double Major: English Literature And Theater Arts With Teacher Certification

Activities and Societies: Delta Zeta Sorority (Philanthropy Chairman); Aggie Players