Susan James-Belanger

62 Simpson Court, Riverview, NB E1B 4W1

Home: (506) 386-4249 Email: susan.james-belanger@nbed.nb.ca

Career Objective: To utilize my training and experiences in order to obtain a fulfilling and
rewarding career in education.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Anglophone East School District May 16 to Present

Supply Teacher
Assuming the responsibility of the classroom teacher when they are absent.
Teaching grades kindergarten through to grade 12 in all subject areas at various schools
within the district. I possess the ability to follow lesson plans accurately, maintain
student records, complete formal and informal assessments, maintain classroom
management, maintain student engagement, incorporate technology, implement
behaviour plans and modify instruction for accommodated learners while delivering the
essential learnings and meeting the outcomes of the lesson as laid out by the teacher. I am
able to build a positive rapport with students, administrators, and other school personnel.
I have been consistently praised for my organization, reliability, time
management, and dedication to the school, staff, and students as well as voluntarily
providing prep periods and covering duty schedules for fellow colleagues. My goal as a
substitute is to provide a seamless transition for students, to deliver the intended lesson
plan while the teacher is away, as well as, assist whenever possible the office, colleagues,
students, and the district.

Anglophone East School District Aug.15 to May 16

Administrative Assistant Lewisville Middle School
Responsible for all administrative duties at a middle school level (grades 6 to 8)
with approximately 370 students. I implemented new software (PowerSchool) for student
data, which includes scheduling, enrollments, student transfers, attendance,
demographics, and medical data including emergency plans. I was responsible (together
with the school principal) for school financial transactions and budget reconciliation
including purchases, deposits, and payments as well as School Cash online. Entering and
maintaining staff and casual employees absences (Absence & Aseop), addressing
transportation needs of students such as busing (Versatrans), maintaining the school
website, preparing documentation such as report cards, certificates, attendance letters,
and various other student related reports. General office duties, office supervision, as well
as assisting students, staff, school visitors, and general public with a variety of requests.

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Employment Contd
Anglophone East School District Mar 15 to June 15
Supply Teacher
Assuming the responsibility of the classroom teacher when they were absent.
Teaching grades kindergarten through to grade 12 in all subject areas at various schools
within the district. I demonstrated I was able to follow lesson plans, maintain student
records, complete assessments, maintain effective classroom management, maintain
student engagement, incorporate technology, implement behaviour plans and modify
instruction for accommodated learners while delivering the essential learnings and
meeting the outcomes of the lesson laid out by the classroom teacher. I was able to build
a positive rapport with students, administrators, and school personnel. I received
consistent praise for my organization, reliability, time management, and dedication to the
school, staff, and students.
During my practical placement I implemented a program to teach grade 1 and
grade 2 students how to tie their shoes during my lunch hours. I also volunteered several
hours to help with school run activities including cheerleading, grade 8 Quebec Trip,
breakfast club, after school practices, and lunch-time intermural activities.

Wawanesa Insurance Jul 09 Aug. 13

Claims Assistant
Verifying coverage, downloading and processing claims for property, commercial, and
automotive claims resulting from fires, flooding, accidents, liability claims, fatalities, and theft. I
was also the project lead for all glass claims for the Atlantic Region until I resigned to return to
university to complete my education degree.

Anglophone East (formerly School District 2) Jan. 09 Jun 09

Administrative Assistant
Working at various schools and directly at district office as a casual administrative
assistant Various office duties including distribution of mail, preparing reports, maintaining files,
assisting the administrative staff, answering phones, and general inquires. I was placed at HTHS
for an extended period and really enjoyed assisting with graduation activities including programs,
gowns, rehearsals, and decorations.

Receptionist/Payroll Clerk Mar. 06 Feb. 07

Kelly Services & Anglophone East
Responsibilities included: On call work for Kelly Services, primarily with Anglophone
East to replace school receptionists when they are absent. It includes school & student records
(using Win school), absentee list, assisting the principal and vice principal in daily activities as
well as supervision duties, and general office duties until I departed for Maternity leave (Feb
2007). I also worked several hours with Atlantic Education International (AEI), who is
responsible for sending teachers and students to China for work and overseas experiences. This
work was very confidential as it deals with personal information such as passports and work
visas. I was awarded Employee of the Month by Kelly Services in January 2007.

EDUCATION

Crandall University Education Degree 2013-2015

Bachelor of Education
Education courses included: Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Art, Music, Physical
Education, Classroom Management (Theory & Practice), Instructional and Learning
Processes, Educational Psychology, Educational Foundations, and Assessment, Feedback,
and Reporting.
Practical Experiences: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) lesson planning,
Math in Action Project, Action Research Project, Learning Folder, and a web-based
Teaching Portfolio.
Accomplishments: I received two scholarships in 2014 for academic excellence.

Crandall University Undergraduate Degree 2009-2014

Bachelor of Arts: Organizational Management
Accomplishments: Graduated with Distinction
Areas of Study included: Business courses such as Organizational Communication,
Managerial Accounting, Human Resource Management, Managerial Marketing and
Business Law. Other courses completed: Worldview Perspectives, Personal Values and
Ethnics, Western Ideas in History and Literature.

ICS Canada 2007-2008

Correspondence Course
Diploma - Professional Bridal Consultant
Achieved a mark of 98% overall. Accepted into the Association of Bridal Consultants.

New Brunswick Community College 1997-1999

Moncton, NB
Diploma - Business Technology with a specialization in Marketing
Areas of Study included:
Marketing including Personal Selling, Retailing and Advertising; Statistics;
Economics; Business Communications; Math; Accounting; Management and Computer
courses in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop.
Practical Experiences included:
Planning, design and implementation of a complete marketing plan for a
fictitious product (including design, implementation and analysis of survey; primary and
secondary research for the product; preparation of marketing plan; and the personal
selling of that marketing plan).
Telemarketing project for TRA Foods
Designed a survey for SC Johnson & Co. for a new sunscreen under research
Preparation of full-page newspaper ad

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Education Contd

Memramcook Institute 1997

French Second Language - Beginner Level 2
Atlantic Business College 1995-1996
Moncton, New Brunswick
Diploma in Small Business Management
Areas of study included: Marketing, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Management,
Business Law, Human Relations and Communications.
Accomplishments: Valedictorian (Farewell Speech) and Vice-President of the Social
Committee and I also represented Atlantic Business College at local
Education/Job Fairs.

Riverview High School Graduated 1995

Riverview, New Brunswick
Academic High School Diploma with Honours
Accomplishments:
Head of Academics for the yearbook including layout and design
Member of school Soccer Team, Spirit Committee and Safe Grad Committee
Represented RHS at Annual District Banquet as a honorary speaker
Co-op Ed. Placement with the Champlain Place Management Team.

VOLUNTEER & REVELANT COURSES

Girl Guide Leader 2nd Riverview Girl Guides 2016- 2017

This includes planning and implementing all aspects of the Girl Guide model as
set out by the national committee. I am responsible for planning the weekly meetings,
activities, outings, cookie campaign, spaghetti supper, and the well being of the girls
during meetings, outings, camp activities etc.

Standard First Aider

I renewed my standard workplace first aid CPR/AED level C certification in
January 2017 through the Canadian Red Cross, valid for the next three years.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

I am scheduled to renew my NVCI training in March 2017 through Crandall
University. My current NVCI expired in December 2016; however, I attended a refresher
professional development session at Lewisville Middle School in October 2016.

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REFERENCES

Richard Daley
SubjectCoordinatorAnglophoneEastSchoolDistrict
1077St.GeorgeSt.
Moncton,NB
Cell:5069881505
Email:Richard.daley@nbed.nb.ca

Jodi Stilwell
GuidanceCounselorLewisvilleMiddleSchool
45McAuleyDrive
Moncton,NB
Office:5068562121
Cell:5068744914
Email:Jodi.stilwell@nbed.nb.ca

Tracy Spidell
TeacherFrankL.BowserSchool
424ClevelandAve.
Riverview,NBE1B1Y2
Phone:5068563450(FrankL.Bowser)
Home:5063889105
Email:tracy.spidell@nbed.nb.ca

Bryan Taylor
FormerDept.Head(EducationFaculty)
CrandallUniversity
Moncton,NB
Home: 5062150103
Cell: 5068600392
Email:229taylor@gmail.com(Preferredmethodofcontact)