Diane Sury
Millsboro
Summary
Dynamic Family and Consumer Science Educator with Pocono Mountain School District, adept at engaging instructional design and virtual instruction. Successfully enhanced student interaction through hands-on projects and formative assessments, fostering a productive learning environment. Committed to promoting student success and career readiness while adhering to safety guidelines.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family and Consumer Science Educator
Pocono Mountain School District
08.1992 - 06.2023
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Created online materials for student use and conducted online live lessons through March 2020 and June 2023 online platforms.
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through various assessment methods, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly to optimize results.
- Assisted in the development of curriculum materials that aligned with state standards and emphasized hands-on learning experiences.
- Actively involved in school-wide initiatives such as wellness programs or community service projects to promote a sense of unity among faculty members while contributing positively to the surrounding community.
- Promoted student success with individualized instruction and targeted feedback on assignments and assessments.
- Enhanced classroom environment by maintaining a clean, orderly space conducive to focused learning and creativity.
- Taught students about topics such as food science and nutrition based on latest information.
- Organized classroom spaces and materials for optimal student learning.
- Helped students prepare for careers by advising on academic and vocational choices.
- Educated students on principles and methods of cooking different types of dishes.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA05-2004
Master of Science - Classroom Technology
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA08-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Consumer Science Education
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-1987
No Degree - Fashion Buying And Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY06-1981
Garfield High School
Garfield, NJ06-1979
Skills
- Adherence to safety guidelines
- Engaging instructional design
- Virtual instruction
- Hands-on project instruction
- Formative assessment
- Enhancing student interaction
Accomplishments
Educated high school students in all fields of Family and Consumer Sciences. The past 20 years were devoted to teaching students in the culinary arts; Level I, Level II, and Level III. Wrote the curriculum for all the culinary arts courses as well as writing the curriculum for the Fashion Arts classes. Over the years helped to develop the Family Dynamics course that incorporated budgeting, planning, decision making, renting, car purchase, etc.
In the Culinary Arts courses coordinated and organized classroom atmosphere while respecting the autonomy of the student. Process based, product based and hands on progress is the main assessment of the course. Stressed a "show me" based grading system.
Certification
- Family and Consumer Education K-12- Pennsylvania - Current
Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
Pennsylvania Family and Consumer Sciences K-12
Timeline
Family and Consumer Science Educator
Pocono Mountain School District
08.1992 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Educational Administration
Wilkes University
Master of Science - Classroom Technology
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Arts - Family And Consumer Science Education
Montclair State University
No Degree - Fashion Buying And Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology
Garfield High School
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