SUSAN YONKER

My name is Susan Yonker I’m 41 years old. I graduated from Mesa Community College

with my Associates Degree in 1999, went on to graduate from Arizona State University in

2003 with a major in Secondary in Education, and have completed some of my masters

in the School Psychology Program at Ottawa University. I'm the proud mother of two

boys and the wife of a Saint. In the spare time I have we camp, go sand railing at the

sand dunes outside of Yuma Arizona, and I'm an avid reader and writer.

MY Strengths

Contact me

480-226-9362

1648 S. Gaylord St. Mesa, AZ 85204

Motivation and leadership Technical and Grant Writing Curriculum Design

Demanding Computer skills Educational Technology

Classroom Teaching

Literacy Expert

Curriculum Development

Mentoring Teachers/Students

Classroom Management

Teacher Training

Differentiated Instruction

Staff Development

Instructional Design

Instructional Technology

Blended Learning

Organizational skills Google tools

Individualized Instruction Problem Resolution

Student-Centered Learning

Critical Thinking

Department Chair

Literacy Cadre

flipped classroom

Social Learning

Curriculum Writing Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Data-driven Decision Making Best

practices

Common Core State Standards

Critical thinking skills

Self-directed learners

Digital Literacy Technology Classroom expert Anti-bully program specialist

COMPUTER SKILLS

Software

I’m an expert at using all computer software but an

emphasis on educational technology such as

Microsoft, Google Tools: Google Classroom, Google

Documents, Google Slides, Prezi, Web design,

merchandising, buying/selling, shipping, customer

service, persuasive writing skills, computer

knowledge, understand how to leverage the 'new'

internet and especially social media as a marketing &

distribution channel, selling online experience, being

tech savvy, know what perceived value is, having a

Personalized online Experience, and Photo-editing,

Youtube, Movie Maker, and I can create websites.

Education My responsibilities as a Blended Learning Teacher include: Curriculum writing, serving as Department Chair, solving problems as the lead teacher and as a team, help with mentoring new teachers and students, goal setting and solving as a team and school. I was also the Literacy Cadre Specialist at the District for my school, I also served on several committees at our school one was to help implement our school into the Title One process another is the Journey 2020 program that looks to the needs of our school as a 10 year program. I served on our school’s showcase night that shows our parents and community all that our school has to offer and our anti-bully program.

As a Language Arts Blended Learning Teacher I helped to begin our Iacademy

(implementing technology) Blended Learning program the first in our district. It has now

spread to half of our school and become very popular in our district. I play a critical role on

an innovative team for a blended learning designed to improve teacher effectiveness and

student academic performance. I use technology to create a learning environment where

students have daily opportunities for individualized learning and have the resources and

time to differentiate small group instruction in my classroom. I also engage students in a

unique one to one Netbook/Chromebooks and Computer lab access. I’m an expert at using

educational technology such as Google Tools and Microsoft products: Google Classroom,

Google Documents, Google Slides, Microsoftt Office 2010 Noodlebib, Prezi, Collaborize

Classroom, Mixbook, Youtube, Movie Maker, and I can create websites along with all the

other mundane computer skills.

Secondary Education Ottawa University

started a masters in School Psychology

Arizona State University Bachelors in Secondary Education

2000 - 2003

Associates in Arts

Mesa Community College

1992 - 1999

the other mundane normal computer skills.

2010- 2012

I offer support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within my

classroom and other assigned areas; developing high level lesson plans and distributing engaging and effective groups an individual

student instruction within established curriculum guidelines. As Department Chair I collaborated with other teachers, other professional

staff , and administrators in addressing effective instructional practices and/or classroom issues (such as bullying problems); grant

writing, title one paper work, and how to respond to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional

program and student progress.

EXPERINCE

Chandler Unified Schools Middle School Educator

In the blended-learning program, I also had traditional responsibilities that include face-to-face instruction, leading reading

discussions, managing the classroom dynamic, grading assignments, and planning lessons and projects that relate to the students’

online learning. I was also responsible for designing the scope of the learning for all students and creating a learning pathway for

students using the digital software and online content. I also analyzed student data and planning weekly meetings. I worked with

overseeing student progress, answering questions and problems that students might have, and making sure students are staying on

track with their assignments.

SUPERVISOR/DEPARTMENT HEAD (SECONDARY) SUPERVISES: Students and staff assigned to the department NATURE AND

SCOPE OF JOB: Assumes the educational leadership and supervision for the assigned department to ensure that students are

supervised in a safe learning environment and provided instruction that meets and exceeds the State Core Curriculum Content

Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the

Supervisor/Department Head (Secondary) works collaboratively with the Principal to lead and nurture members of the school staff and

to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the

position are the responsibilities within the department for planning, coordination, curriculum development, program evaluation,

personnel management, financial management, and resource scheduling, staff observations and staff evaluations.

ELA Literacy Cadre Coach: A literacy coach is a literacy leader who works collaboratively with teachers, administrators, school board

and department staff to improve student achievement in literacy. The literacy coach provides school -based, job-embedded support for

teachers as they implement effective literacy instructional practices. Literacy coaches support classroom teachers in the

implementation of the provincial curriculum. ‚ Literacy coaches support classroom teachers in making connections between

educational research, theory and classroom practice. ‚ Literacy coaches support classroom teachers in implementation of the research

- based effective instructional practices. Literacy coaches plan cooperatively with teachers and support collaborative interaction

between and among teachers and administrators. ‚ Literacy coaches demonstrate and observe lessons and engage in pre and post

conferences which are intended to provide support for in depth lesson analysis and reflection. Literacy coaches promote the effective

use of authorized program materials, school and classroom resources, and professional resources. Literacy coaches advise and

support schools in the implementation of 1) school development literacy goals and 2) programs which support parental engagement in

support of literacy. Literacy coaches support school teams in the collection and analysis of student literacy achievement data. Literacy

coaches engage in on-going professional development, reflection and practice.

JUL 2004 - SEP 2015

Ebay Sun Sizes for all Sizes

I’ve been running my own eBay store building it up to about 600 items to sell and make extra money to supplement my teacher

income. It’s great to help keep up with new technology and make extra money.

Welcome to Fun Size Clothing store! I was a middle school English teacher who knows a thing or two about style, shopping, deals

and vintage items. Right now I run my own clothing boutique on eBay where I have a knowledge of: Web design, merchandising,

buying of merchandise, selling, packaging, shipping, customer service, persuasive writing skills, computer knowledge, understand

how to leverage the 'new' internet and especially social media as a marketing & distribution channel, selling online fashion

experience, being tech savvy, know what perceived value is, having a Personalized Shopping Experience, Honesty, Openness &

Realness, Fashion Supply Management, Involving my customers in the experience, being able to Photoshoot fashion stills, Video

Production, Model Casting, and Photo-editing. Find something different and fabulous here:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/funsizesforallsizes

JUN 2011 - PRESENT