Suzi Lutke

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11130 112 Ave., West Olive, MI, 49460

lutkesus@allendale.k12.mi.us
(616)648-4332
OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking the position of Title 1 teacher which requires me to be detail oriented
while using skills in leadership, organization, communication, and knowledge of
research based practices.
CERTIFICATION:
State of Michigan, provisional:
K-5 Elementary Teacher
K-12 Learning Disabilities
Expires June 2016
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa
Major: Elementary Education
Minor: Special Education

May 2008

Master of Science in Education, Walden University; Minneapolis, Minnesota May 2014

Emphasis: Reading and Literacy, K-8
EXPERIENCE:
Title 1 Interventionist Allendale Public School

Oct. 2015-Present

Develop lessons to meet the needs of individual intervention students.

Collaborate with classroom teachers and interventionists regarding
student groups, schedules, and curriculum.
Document lesson plans and interventions for individual students
according to Title 1 procedure.
Implement progress monitoring tools to gather current data on student
progress.
Analyze data to determine future intervention needs and groups.
Assist with recess duty on a daily basis.
Develop and foster relationships with the students to create a
welcoming student-centered learning environment.
Monitor students during Reading Eggs intervention block for 30
minutes a day.
Manage and run JumpStart for DK-3rd grade students twice a week.

5th Grade Long-term Substitute Teacher Whitehall District Schools Sept. 2015Oct. 2015
Collaborate with 5th grade lead teacher to implement elements of her vision
for the classroom and management system.
Plan, implement and assess meaningful lessons using district curriculum.
Administer DIBELS and STAR assessments followed by data evaluation.
Implement research based strategies in response to data from DIBELS and
STAR reading assessments.
Plan and organize small group rotations based on student data and
achievement level.

Attend district data evaluation meetings.

Collaborate with 5th grade team to design and implement meaningful word
study and guided reading lessons based on district goal to improve accuracy.
Motivate students using classroom management strategies and engaging
teaching strategies.
Build meaningful relationships with students to better understand each
students academic, social, and emotional need.

4th Grade Teacher Grand Haven Christian School

June 2011- June 2015
Build meaningful relationships with students, parents and staff while
maintaining professionalism.
Develop and align language arts and math curriculum to Common Core
Standards while preserving the separate standards of GHCS.
Lovingly manage student behavior, paperwork, lesson planning, and
assessment while remaining organized, energetic, and self motivated.
Collaborate with other classroom teachers and paraprofessionals on
curriculum decisions.
Plan, implement, and assess meaningful lessons to fit many individual
learning needs in addition to planning and assessing separate lesson for
special education students under my care.
Attend and contribute to monthly curriculum meetings with entire staff.
Collect and utilize MAP test data to better inform instruction.
Remain informed on latest technology while working to implement
technology into a variety of lessons and assessments in my classroom.
3rd/4th Grade Teacher Fremont Christian School
August 2009-June 2011
Build meaningful relationships with and among students while remaining
consistent and professional.
Create, present, and assess meaningful lesson plans to fit a variety of
learning needs.
Observe and manage the behavior, emotions, and needs of each student.
Balance a variety of schedules while progressing through curriculum.
Mediate student conflicts and behavior while utilizing Love and Logic
strategies among others.
Manage and plan for paraprofessionals in my classroom.
Collaborate and plan with staff members regarding school activities, thematic
units, chapels, and students.
Contribute to curriculum reviews by collecting current curriculum information
and evaluating possible curriculum choices.
Paraprofessional Calvin Christian Middle School
September 2008-June2009
Develop and carryout meaningful math lessons.
Motivate, observe, and discipline students using Love and Logic strategies.
Demonstrate flexibility by assisting when needed, subbing, and adapting to
various situations.
Organize and supervise after school tutoring program.
Communicate and collaborate with parents and staff by listening and
remaining supportive.
Teach social behavior through roll playing and teachable moments.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

 Middle School Youth Group Leader

Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Girls on the Run Chaperone

Winter-Spring 2011

ACTIVITIES:
Fremont Christian Middle School Softball Coach; Fremont, MI
Fall 2009, Fall
2010
Calvin Christian Seventh Grade Basketball Coach; Grandville, MI Winter 2009