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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
EDUCATION
Master’s of Science in Education in Literacy—University of New England 2015
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
Suzann Keith page 2
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.