Susan Layne
Orlando
Summary
To obtain a position where my education, experience and leadership expertise can be utilized to enhance organizational operational efficiency.
9 years of assisting and teaching adults and children. Over 25 years of professional experience in Law enforcement, Criminal Justice, Administrative Assistant, Customer Service, and Healthcare Services. Over eight years of operation experience in County Corrections with increased responsibilities in a stressful environment Multi-talented Content Writer well-versed in research, writing and editing wide range of content. Comfortable working with little oversight to write interesting, clean and clear copy. Skilled in content management systems, online content publishing software and SEO.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Varsity Tutors Online
06.2022 - Current
- Facilitated academic growth by providing tailored tutoring assistance for children aged 6 -16.
- Teaching children basic and intermediate skills in English and Math.
- Created compelling and engaging content to attract and retain readers
ESL Instructor
Cambly Online
05.2021 - Current
- Providing English instruction to foreign students
- Teaching students basic and intermediate English skills.
1st and 2nd Grade Home Room Teacher
Orlando
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Playing a vital part in students' development
- Setting the standard for their experience of learning, fostering confidence and helping them to grasp basic concepts like reading, simple geography and mathematics
- Interactive learning with games, visual aids, music and other tools to keep students engaged and challenged
- Student instruction, of varying learning levels across all subjects.
- Developed engaging and eye-catching written material along with visually stunning designs.
ESL Instructor
Orlando
04.2019 - 05.2021
- Providing English instruction to classes or individual students
- Developing a curriculum that takes an overall approach to English, focusing on a specific aspect of language use, such as life skills, literacy, or vocational and workplace English
- Teaching students Basic English skills, such as listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Kindergarten Teacher
Orlando
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Designing and following a complete teaching plan
- Teaching alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills
- Organizing learning material and resources.
Kindergarten Home Room Teacher
Amman
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for handling a class of 18 students of age group 4-5 years
- Teaching them basics like shape, color, counting etc
- Teaching about basics of regular life eating, talking, and behavior
- Conducting small games in the class
- Conducting group activities
- Responsible for their physical and mental development
- Coordinating with the parents and updating about their child’s development and performance
- Maintaining the complete records of students
- Teaching them about natural things, names of animals, flowers, fruits and vegetables
- Conducting small tests monthly for checking their development and grasping status
- As per performance giving more attention to weak children.
Criminal Justice Volunteer Tutor Part-Time
Amman
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Providing academic support to students enrolled in Criminal Justice Courses
- Creating Individualized tutoring plans
- Helping students develop critical thinking, research and writing skills.
Special Educational Needs Teaching and Administrative Assist
Amman
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Fostering participations of all students in the social and academic process, seeking to enable them to become independent learners in order to help raise standards of achievement
- Supporting student learning as directed by the teacher and/or SENCO, to achieve their individual targets as outlined in the IEP
- Undertaking a range of specialized tasks to support learning, e.g
- Listening to students read and helping them to comprehend.
Faith Adult Family Care, Owner/Administrator
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Responsible for providing a program of services and support to impaired adult clients and their caregivers
- Coordinating the development, implementation, and marketing and quality assurance processes of these programs
- Responsible for the recruitment, training and retention of qualified personnel to provide the services required by Adult Day Care clients
- Making admission decisions based upon client assessment
- Developing, planning and coordinating client's care with Department personnel, client's families, their physicians, Case Managers and other agencies that provide support
- Continuously updating content to satisfy client's ever-changing and widely diverse needs and continual monitoring of program content to ensure compliance with Federal and State standards
- Coordinating transportation for residents from the Home to doctor's appointments.
Correctional Officer
Orange County Corrections
07.2008 - 05.2013
- Responsible for the supervision over 100 inmates preventing altercations, undesirable intimidation, illegal acts, and intercedes when necessary to ensure the safety of the facility, other correctional staff, and inmates
- Accountable for all inmates’ daily conduct and safety while maintaining required records, logs, and reports with zero deficiencies
- Performed daily operational safety and security checks, ensured safe movement of all inmates throughout the facility, and supervised Youthful Offenders work crew programs
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation, work, and other daily activities; ensure inmates’ rights are observed and are respected according to policies and procedures.
Detention Service Officer
Orange County Corrections
11.2004 - 07.2008
- Responsible for providing technical and functional support to certified personnel while maintaining control and security in detention area of operation
- Responsible for understanding standards, concepts, practices, and procedures while documenting violations and taking appropriate disciplinary actions
- Relies on experience and sound judgment when monitoring inmates’ behavior in cells, corridors, and dining facility.
Education
PhD. Human Services -
Walden University
05.2013
Masters of Science -
Phoenix University
Bachelors of Science -
Everest University
Associate of Science -
Florida Metropolitan University
Basic Corrections Academy, Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
Skills
- Records Management
- Educational feedback
- Homework Assistance
- Reading Comprehension
- Progress Reporting
- Skills Development
- Lesson Planning
- Personalized learning plans
- Online tutoring
- Problem-solving skills
- Essay Writing
- Social-emotional learning
- Creativity and Innovation
- Special Needs Support
- Creative Writing
- Child Development
Certification
- Certified Correctional Officer - January 2009
- CPR Trained
- SEN Diploma - 2016
- Child Counseling Diploma – 2017
- TEFL Certified - 2018
Professional Highlights
- University Ambassador at Everest University September 2007-April-2008
- President Honor list Summer 2004, 2005, Spring 2005
- Elections of Membership into Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society, June 2008
- Honor list Fall 2004, Winter 2005
Training
- Mid-Gloucestershire Technical College, Certificate of Experience, 09/01/82
- Gun Range and classroom, Quarterly 6 hour Block Training
Accomplishments
- An Incredible Journey by a Diasporan
- Echoes of a Lost Love: Finding Peace and Purpose
- Island Bites: Caribbean Air Fried recipes
Languages
French
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tutor
Varsity Tutors Online
06.2022 - Current
ESL Instructor
Cambly Online
05.2021 - Current
1st and 2nd Grade Home Room Teacher
08.2020 - 06.2021
ESL Instructor
04.2019 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
08.2018 - 06.2020
Kindergarten Home Room Teacher
09.2017 - 06.2018
Criminal Justice Volunteer Tutor Part-Time
09.2015 - 06.2018
Special Educational Needs Teaching and Administrative Assist
08.2015 - 06.2017
Faith Adult Family Care, Owner/Administrator
10.2013 - 04.2015
Correctional Officer
Orange County Corrections
07.2008 - 05.2013
Detention Service Officer
Orange County Corrections
11.2004 - 07.2008
PhD. Human Services -
Walden University
Masters of Science -
Phoenix University
Bachelors of Science -
Everest University
Associate of Science -
Florida Metropolitan University
Basic Corrections Academy, Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia Community College
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