Susan C. Norton

8 Settlement Rd. Sandown, NH 03873

(603) 425-3787 susan.black.norton@gmail.com

Online Portfolio: http://bit.ly/1yhlfLB

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-black-norton-m-ed-287b0596

Highly skilled educator with 21st century ideas and the ability to motivate and instruct a diverse

group of students. Experienced in developing and implementing engaging curriculum aligned to

meet common core standards. Highly qualified to provide literacy to both grade level students

and those students who struggle with the various components and strategies associated with

literacy acquisition.

Highlights of Qualifications

• Developed and implemented curriculum utilizing Web 2.0 and such resources as Web Quest,

Animoto and Global Read Aloud

• Established and oversaw all aspects of the first Eco-Healthy Childcare center in NH

• Coordinated group activities to further promote instructions utilizing Gardner’s Multiple

Intelligences in order to reach all students

• Assessed students to determine their strengths and weaknesses in reading specifically in order to

define the next instructions to be implemented

• Directed staff in how to integrate developmentally appropriate practices

• Managed and planned events for the schools’ stakeholders and designed end of the year

programs utilizing technology

Certifications

NH Experienced Teaching Certificate: - Early Childhood Education (N-3)

- Curriculum Administrator

Highly Qualified Teacher in Early Childhood Education

Florida Official Statement of Status of Eligibility: Prekindergarten / Primary Education

Education

Doctor of Education (Ed.D), Educational Leadership

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH 2016-2019 (expected)

Master of Education in Curriculum Instruction and Design with a concentration

in Reading

Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH – GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Rivier College, Nashua, NH – G.P.A: 3.8

Teaching Experience

Education Coach June 2015-Current

Little Sprouts – Lawrence, MA

• Mentor and train teachers

• Analyze and access data / ECERS & ITERS, TSG +

• Document classroom observations and model ideal curriculum

Preschool Teacher Spring 2012-June 2014

The Crayon Campus - Raymond, NH

• Prepared and taught lessons to 20 plus preschool children ranging from age 3-5

• Assessed students’ progress and communicated results to encourage and assist parents

• Provided DI to engage all students

Teacher / Owner / Director / Administrator Spring 2007-Fall 2011

Starfish Nursery and Preschool Center - Hampstead, NH

• Designed and oversaw the implementation of the curriculum

• Promoted and advertised the program

• Balanced the budget to maintain a steady stream of income to meet all financial

obligations and needs

• Trained and supervised staff and volunteers.

Over twenty six years of experience working in various capacities, with a diverse, demographic

population of children birth – 3rd grade. I have also conducted workshops for ECE teachers and

administrators at SNHU in how to achieve an Eco-Healthy Endorsement for their centers.

Awards and Honors

Alpha Sigma Pi 2014

Alpha Sigma Lambda 2001

All American Scholar, Castle College 1995