Suzann Keith suzannkeith@gmail.

com

Experienced Ÿ Enthusiastic ŸInnovative Ÿ Flexible Ÿ Caring Ÿ Dedicated

Skilled English teacher with 23 years of experience in middle and high school instruction.
Passionate about learning, literature, writing, and integrating technology in the classroom.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• American, British & • Scaffolded Writing • Technology Use & Integration
Classical literature Instruction • Instructional Strategies & Design
• Close Reading Strategies • Speech & Debate • Long range & large scale projects

CERTIFICATION & ENDORSEMENTS

Continuing Professional Education Certificate—State of Washington 1995
• Endorsements: English/Language Arts 4-12, Speech/Communications 4-12
• Passed WEST-E in Social Studies 4-12 (eligible for endorsement)

EDUCATION
Master’s of Science in Education in Literacy—University of New England 2015

B.A. Ed. in English and Communications—Western Washington University 1995

• Honors Program Graduate, Magna Cum Laude, GPA 3.9

La Conner High School, Valedictorian, GPA 4.0 1989

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
LA CONNER MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL—La Conner, Washington 2003-present
English Language Arts, Social Studies & Reading teacher 1995-2002

Courses Taught:
• English/Language Arts
§ High School: (9 years) English 9, 10, 11, 12; Read 180 (Title I reading
intervention); English Credit Retrieval 9-12; Phonics Blitz (reading intervention)
§ Middle School: (14 years) Language Arts 6, 7, 8; Reading 8; Title I Reading 6 & 8
• Social Studies—Social Studies 6 & 7, Washington State History (HS & MS)
• Math—HS Algebra I & II, HS Business Math, HS Refresher Math, Math 8
• Electives—Yearbook (HS & MS), Leadership (HS & MS), SBA Prep*, Debate*, Digital
Literacy*, Communications*, Writers’ Workshop*, Critical Reading*, SAT Prep*, Study
Skills*, Life Skills 3: Senior Presentations*, Publications, Health, PE
* Denotes classes I have personally developed
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LA CONNER MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL continued

Teaching Practices:
• Design and implement engaging lessons utilizing best practices and alignment to the CCSS.
• Incorporate multi-cultural perspectives and differentiation strategies to ensure high quality
learning opportunities for all students.
• Stimulate critical thinking skills through use of inquiry based questioning and discussions.
• Strategically use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction.
• Cultivate a well structured, positive, and predictable classroom atmosphere where students
feel safe and are accountable for their learning.
• Develop and maintain relationships with families by providing regular feedback to parents
and students through phone calls, emails, conferences, and class websites.

PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• Selected 4 times as a Washington State Language Arts Fellow 2014-2018
• Selected to Washington State English Language Arts Advisory Committee 2018
• Mentor Academy participant & LCSD mentor for new teachers, OSPI 2016-present
• Teacher Leadership Team member, LCSD 2015-present
• Led Newsela professional development session, LCSD 2018
• Co-facilitated BEST Teacher Institute Close Reading session, NWESD 189 2017
• Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind professional development contributor 2015
• Highly Capable Program Committee Member, LCSD 2013-2014
• Supervised 3 English Language Arts student teachers various years

COMMUNITY & OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Youth Soccer and Basketball coach 2016-present
• LCHS Alumni Association—past vice president & board member 1997-2010
• La Conner Parent Teacher Student Association member
• Horseback Riding
— Apprenticeship with Olympic Equestrian Team member, 2002-2003
— Actively taught private riding lessons for past 30+ years
— Frequent volunteer & judge at local 4-H contests and Skagit County Fair

REFERENCES & LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

• References available upon request.