Curriculum Vitae

Suzanna Joy Hartzler Dunn, Ed.D.

4647 West Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast #E204
Issaquah, WA 98027
206.661.3856
suzanna.dunn@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Ed.D., Instructional Leadership K-12, Argosy University, Seattle, WA
December, 2012
Dissertation: Validating the Vocabulary Levels Test with Fourth and Fifth Graders to Identify
Students At-risk in Vocabulary Development Using a Quasiexperimental Single Group
Design
Masters of Education, Reading and Literacy, City University, Seattle, WA

July, 2009

Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Doane College, Crete, NE

Minor: English Language Learners

May, 2005

CERTIFICATES
Washington State Professional Teacher Certificate in Elementary Education
Endorsement in English Language Learners K-12
Endorsement in Reading K-12

ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS

Graduated with Presidents Honors, City University
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Doane College

2009
2005

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor, Northwest University, Kirkland, WA
present
Professor for a mixed mode course on English Language Learner literacy development in the
Masters of Education program. Integrated a variety of learning styles and instructional
practices. Focused on real world application of skills.
2nd Grade Teacher, Enatai Elementary, Bellevue, WA
2012-present
Responsible for second grade general education classroom. Chosen to receive struggling
ELL students due to success with these students. Led grade level team in using researchbased intervention programs. Led school in professional development and implementation of
purposeful talk. Provided teacher support for interpreting STAR data.
Associate Faculty, City University, Seattle, WA
2011-2013
Taught mixed mode and fully online courses in the Early Childhood undergraduate
department. Integrated a variety of learning styles and instructional practices. Focused on
real world application of skills. Developed online course modules to be used by future
instructors.

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Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader, Lake Hills Elementary, Bellevue, WA 2011-2012

Responsible for professional development, teacher support, technology implementation, and
data management. Mentor for new teachers. Developed new structure of professional
development to better meet needs of teachers.
Literacy Facilitator, Lake Hills Elementary, Bellevue, WA
2010-2011
Ran a Response to Intervention program including choosing reading interventions, teaching
interventions, assessing students, developing a data management system, and training
teachers in Response to Intervention.
English Language Learners Teacher/Facilitator, Enatai Elementary, Bellevue, WA
2007-2010
Provided professional development and coaching for working with ELL students. Taught a
half day pull-out beginning level ELL class. Ran language and literacy interventions for
intermediate and advanced ELL students. Supported Hopelink ELL students by coordinating
services in and out of school. Increased school wide use of ELL strategies including picture
support, differentiated homework and adding language support to assignments.
English Language Learners Teacher, Midway Elementary, Des Moines, WA
2005-2007
Taught self-contained multi-age class. Integrated language and content area instruction.
Collaborated with literacy coach to increase student achievement.

HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES TAUGHT

Mixed Mode
Childrens Literature
English Language Learner Literacy Development
Language Acquisition and Literacy Development
Literacy Instruction and Assessment
Pre-Primary and Primary Curriculum and Instruction
Online
Early Literacy Diagnosis and Assessment
Introduction to the Young English Language Learners
Language and Literacy Development for English Language Learners

PRESENTATIONS
Dunn, S.J.H. & Neal, S. (2014). Incorporating Bellevue history into social studies. Presented
at Bellevue School District Elementary Summer Institute. Bellevue, WA
Dunn, S.J.H. (2013). Purposeful talk. Presented at Enatai Elementary Inservice Day,
Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H. (2012). Spanish dual language program informational session. Presented at
Lake Hills Elementary, Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H. (2012). Lake Hills school improvement plan. Presented to the Bellevue School
Board, Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H. (2012). Common core state standards training. Presented at Lake Hills
Elementary, Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H. (2011). Latin family home support. Presented to parents at Lake Hills
Elementary, Bellevue, WA.
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Dunn, S.J.H & Martin, C. (2010). Data and planning. Presented at Lake Hills Elementary
Inservice Day, Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H, Gaylord, L. & Neal, S. (2010). Data and planning. Presented at Enatai
Elementary Inservice Day, Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H & Neal, S. (2009). Vocabulary, phonics and fluency interventions. Presented at
Enatai Elementary Inservice Day, Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H, Gaylord, L. & Neal, S. (2009). Response to intervention: Meeting the needs of
our students at Enatai. Presented at Enatai Elementary Inservice Day, Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H. (2008). Science and ELL newcomers. Presented at Woodridge Elementary
Inservice Day, Bellevue, WA.
Dunn, S.J.H. & Neal, S. (2008). ELL writing accommodations. Presented at Woodridge and
Enatai Elementary Inservice Day, Belleve, WA.
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Member, Literacy Implementation Focus Group, Bellevue School District
2014-2015
Member, Reading Assessment Pilot, Bellevue School District
2014-2015
Member, Reading Professional Learning Community, Enatai Elementary
2014-2015
Model Classroom, Randy Dorn Social Studies Visit, Enatai Elementary
2014
Member, Instructional Leadership Team, Enatai Elementary
2009-2010, 2012-2013
Member, Social Studies Revision Team, Bellevue School District
2013
Facilitator, Reading Professional Learning Community, Enatai Elementary
2012-2013
Member, Long Term ELL Curriculum Team, Bellevue School District
2011-2012
Member, School Improvement Team, Lake Hills Elementary
2011-2012
Member, Instructional Leadership Team, Lake Hills Elementary
2011-2012
Member, Title 1 Team, Lake Hills Elementary
2011-2012
Member, Positive Behavior Support Team, Lake Hills Elementary
2011-2012
Member, Gifted Selection Committee, Bellevue School District
2010
Member, Science and Social Studies accommodations team, Bellevue School District 2010
Member, RTI Steering Committee, Enatai Elementary
2008-2010
Member, Positive Behavior Support Team, Enatai Elementary
2008-2009
Member, Shared Leadership Team, Midway Elementary
2006-2007
Member, ELL Math and Reading Cadre, Midway Elementary
2005-2007
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Purposeful Talk, Maria Crouch and Debra Nichols, Bellevue, WA
Focusing on the Mathematical Practices, Pearson Education, Bellevue, WA
Foundational Overview of CCSS for Math, Pearson Education, Bellevue, WA
The SIOP I Institute, Pearson Education, Bellevue, WA
Blackboard Instructor Training, City University, Seattle, WA
OSPI Mentor Academy I, Seattle, WA
RTI Core Training with Wayne Callender, Pugest Sound ESD, Renton, WA
Smartboard Training, Bellevue School District, Bellevue, WA
Project GLAD Training, Midway Elementary, Des Moines, WA
First Steps Math Training, Midway Elementary, Des Moines, WA

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REFERENCES
Wayne Benenson, Ph.D.
7711 NE 175th St. #A206
Kenmore, WA 98028
312.505.9682 (c)
wbenenson@argosy.edu

Sharon Neal, M.Ed.

5078 116th Ave SE
Bellevue, WA 98006
425.283.2936 (c)
neals@bsd405.org

Lisa Maxwell
4629 W. Lk. Sammamish
H201
Issaquah, WA 98027
360.870.2392 (c)
maxwelle@bsd405.org