SUSAN DORSEY

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SUMMARY

Experienced teacher available for private tutoring of students grades K-8. Experience includes dyslexia issues, distance learning challenges, special needs. In-person tutoring available for students near Hamilton, MA. Zoom lessons available for non-North Shore students. Individualized, one-on-one sessions covering review of classroom lessons as well as completion of homework assignments.

EDUCATION

2016	HILL for Literacy Woburn, MA	Graduate Study in Education
2014-2015	Endicott College, Van Loan School of Business Beverly, MA	Graduate Course in Children's Literature
2011-2012	Gordon College Wenham, MA	Graduate Courses in Elementary Education
2010	Orton Gillingham Reading Program (for dyslexic students)	Certified Level 1 Teacher (Licensure)
2007-2020	Landmark School Summer Outreach Program Prides Crossing, MA	Graduate Level Courses in Elementary Education for Children with Learning Disabilities
1976	Boston University Boston, MA	B.A in Art History
1972-1974	Lake Forest College Lake Forest, IL	Candidate for B.A.; Best Athlete-Scholar Award; Photographs featured in Chicago Tribune Magazine and exhibited in President’s house

EXPERIENCE

2014-2015	Covenant Christian Academy Peabody, MA	Grade 3 Assistant Teacher and Mentor
2012-2014	Joppa Flats Education Center Newburyport, MA	Mass. Audubon Assistant Teacher for art and nature after-school programs
2012-2013	The Charter School Marblehead, MA	Grade 4 Language Arts Intern
2010-2011	Gordon-Conwell Nursery School South Hamilton, MA	Assistant Nursery School Teacher for two classrooms
2006-2019	Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Topsfield, MA	Field Guide Teacher for elementary students
2005-2006	Bessie Buker Elementary School Wenham, MA	Early Literacy Program Volunteer, grades K-1
2004-2005	Manchester-Essex Middle School Manchester, MA	Special Education tutor for 13 yr. old student; Resource Room Assistant, grades 7-8
2003-2004	Christ Church Parish Day School South Hamilton, MA	Floater/Assistant Teacher in Creative Movement and Music classes. Assisted with classroom set up, art, math and science projects and playground supervision
2000-2004	Glen Urquhart School Beverly Farms, MA	Substitute teacher for grades 6-8 in Math, English and Science
2000-2004	St. John's Church Beverly Farms, MA	Sunday School teacher for grades K-2
1995-2022	Prouts Neck Summer Community Prouts Neck, ME	Director of Summer Art Classes. Arranged for guest artists to instruct art and led classes in crafts to children ages 8-14
1990-2005	Prides Beach Association Beverly,MA	Director, Sea Life Summer Camp ages 3-7. Designed and instructed art and science curriculum
1990-2005	Shore Country Day School Beverly,MA	Substitute teacher for grades K-8
1989-2005 1987-1988	Glen Urquhart School Beverly Farms, MA	Substitute teacher for grades K-8 Assistant Teacher, grade 3

COMMUNITY

2015-present 2012-present	St. John's Church Beverly Farms, MA	Member, The Syrian Refugee Mission of New England Member, Altar and Flower Guilds
2011-present 2012-present	Beverly Bootstraps Beverly, MA	Volunteer tutor for Homework Club
2011-2014 2012-present	The Governor’s Academy Byfield, MA	Parent Independent Network, Parent Representative Parent Allies Committee Member and Volunteer Greeter, Admissions
1989-2004	Essex County Garden Club Byfield, MA	Member-at-large

META

Mother of two grown children, wife of 47 years, former long-time varsity coach and professional referee; interests include needlepoint, watercolor painting, photography, tennis, gardening, and being in nature.