Susan Houston
Memphis
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator
MCSC
Memphis
08.1999 - 02.2025
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and collaboration.
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress and understanding.
- Coordinated with parents to communicate student needs and academic goals.
- Mentored new educators to foster professional development and teaching skills.
- Utilized educational technology tools to support interactive learning activities.
- Participated in curriculum development initiatives to align with educational standards.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
- Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
- Attended professional development workshops and seminars to stay abreast of new trends in education.
- Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
- Identified weakness and strengths to create strategic student improvement plans.
- Managed and organized class records and reports.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, test scores.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal and informal assessments.
Doctor's Assistant
Baptist Hospital Heart Doctors
Memphis
01.1989 - 12.1993
- Assisted medical staff with patient intake and preparation for examinations.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and managed appointment logistics effectively.
- Maintained patient records and ensured accurate documentation in electronic systems.
- Supported administrative tasks including filing, billing, and insurance verification efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-1999
Skills
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Performance evaluation
- Student engagement
- Collaborative teaching
- Parent communication
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Educator
MCSC
08.1999 - 02.2025
Doctor's Assistant
Baptist Hospital Heart Doctors
01.1989 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of Memphis