325 HEBERTON AVENUE * STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302, USA

917.364.5143 * sd4565de@westpost.net
SUZANNE DESHONG
OBJECTIVE
To effectively and efficiently facilitate student learning on the Pre-Kindergart
en or Elementary school level.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY MS . in Elementary
Education N-6 1986
College of Staten Island, Staten Island, NY BA. Degree in Ea
rly Childhood Education 1982
Certified Assistant Teacher
Certified Substitute Teacher
LAST and ATS-W completed
WORK EXPERIENCE
Genesis Children's Service Inc. Staten Island , NY, Part-Time Teacher
Fall 2009-Present
-Create and implement lesson plans adapted to the individual needs of children t
hrough play and storytelling, to further language and vocabulary developmen
t, physical activities to promote kinesthetic and motor development for childre
n ages 2-5
-Instruct in the basic skills, such as numbers, shapes, colors and letter recogn
ition
-Assist in social and personal hygiene, diapering and toilet training.
Flatbush Catholic Academy, Brooklyn, NY 2nd Grade Head Teacher
Academic Years 2005-2009
-Taught self contained 2nd Grade standard education class with an average of 25
students.
-Introduced students to reading chapter books, writing creative book reports, cu
rsive writing, and 2nd grade arithmetic; Social Studies, penmanship, current e
vents, Language Arts.
-Computers and technology were used to enhance the material taught
-Utilized multiple teaching methods that included visual, tactile and auditory
methods as reinforcements, while expanding students' range of learning through w
hole class, individual and small group instruction.
St. Thomas Aquinas School, Brooklyn, NY Head Teacher Grades PreK-4th Ac
ademic Years 1986- 2005
Experience at this school before being closed by the Diocese of Brooklyn include
d:
- Planning and implementing lessons in all subject areas
- Creating and Introducing writing workshops for 1st and 2nd graders
-Prepared students for both the ELA and Math state exams, with achievements in t
he 90th percentile
- Introducing learning stations and hands on activities such as Arts & Crafts ac
tivates, read aloud sessions through the scholastic Book Club, cultural activiti
es, songs and other materials to enhance learning and building self esteem.
-Trip Coordinator
SUBSTITUTING
-Filled in for absent teachers in an emergency, and on short term notice
-Followed teaching programs set by the permanent instructor, prepared outlines w
hen necessary, and fostered a positive and supportive learning environment
SKILLS
Proficient in both Macintosh and PC operating systems-specifically Microsoft Wor
d, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; experience with Adobe Photoshop
Director of pool, life guarding and water safety instruction and a Staten Island
Summer Day Camp
Trained in after-school management such as supervising home work, arts and craft
s, and free play
REFERENCES
Sister Angela Patrice, Former Principal Flatbush Catholic Academy 718- 833-3427
Wendy Neuhalfen, Executive Director of New Direction Services 718-447-3786
Vincent Tannacore, Principal of Our Lady of Perpetual Help School 718 - 439 - 80
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