1. Susan A. Berner
(609) 560-2686 ∙ susanalyssaberner@gmail.com ∙ LinkedIn: http://tinyurl.com/qbne2th
CERTIFICATION
Alabama
Class B. Early Childhood Education Grades P-3
Class B. Elementary Education Grades K-6
New Jersey
CEAS, Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education May 9, 2015
University of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama
G.P.A. 3.84, Dean’s List, Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Honors Program Graduate
Area Award: Early Childhood Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
Second Grade General Education Teacher
Camden Community Charter School (August 2015-Current)
 Wrote, created, and taught lesson plans from all subjects (math, reading, science, social
studies, writing, and Caring School Community)
 Experience with Lucy Calkins writing program and the American Reading Company
 Used First in Math along with differentiated centers to teach Math
 Created and implemented behavior management plans
 Taught cross-curricular social studies and inquiry-based science
 Taught professional development to peers
 Worked with a paraprofessional to create differentiated instruction for students
1:1 Instructional Aide, REACH 1
Glenview Elementary School (April 2015-August 2015)
 Implement developmentally appropriate practices when teaching 1:1 math and guided
reading lessons
 Experience with data collection, discrete trial, and behavior management
 CPI Trained
 Mentored in ABA
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Glenview Elementary School, Student Teaching Seminar (2015)
 Taught guided reading and LLI
 Experience in data collection (DIBELS/DRAs/Running Records)
 Taught cross-curricular social studies and inquiry based science
 Used differentiated instruction and multiple intelligences in all lessons
 Experience with Lucy Calkins writing program
 Wrote, created and taught all lesson plans in every subject area
 Worked with a co-teacher in the areas of math and writing

2. E.R. Dickson Elementary School, Mobile, AL (2014)
 Completed 10 hours tutoring a first grade student in ELA; designed all individualized
reading lesson
 Evaluated reading difficulties and adapted lessons to meet student’s needs
Saraland Elementary School, Saraland, AL (2014)
 Gained 91 hours of teaching and observation experience in 4th grade class of 22 students
 Designed and executed all lessons taught to small groups in areas of math, language arts,
literacy, and reading
 Wrote and taught whole group lessons in areas of math, language arts, and reading
Seventh Avenue Elementary School, Haddon Heights, NJ (2013)
 Acquired 35 hours of observing and assisting in a second grade class of 21 students
 Studied numerous teaching techniques, strategies to actively involve families in student’s
education, and implementation of developmentally appropriate practices
AWARDS, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND HONORS
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges recognition, March, 2015
Kappa Delta Pi national honorary society, inducted Spring 2014
SLATE (Student Leaders and Teacher Educators) President Fall 2014, member since Spring
2014
University of Mobile Reading Council, member since Spring 2014
Athlete-Women’s Tennis, 2011-2014
NAIA Scholar Athlete, 2013, 2014
Southern States Athletic Conference All-Academic Team, 2013, 2014
Project Serve Community Service, 2011-2014
Urban Plunge Community Outreach, 2011-2012
Theater Experience in school and community theatre (singing, acting, and dancing)
Annie in Annie
Laurie in Oklahoma
Gertrude in Seussical the Musical
RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
AMSTI (Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative) Math and Science certified, 3rd
Grade
Volunteer Tennis Assistance, Summer 2011, 2012, 2013
Assisted with summer practices for the Haddon Heights Boy’s Tennis Team