Susan J Herrick

77 Jefferson St.
Auburn, Maine 04210
207-713-4988

sherrick@auburnschl.edu

EDUCATION: Continuing education through http://learnersedge.com

• The Driving Force: Keys to Developing a Motivating Classroom
• Moving Math: How to Use Differentiated Mathematics Stations
• Mindsets and Math: Enjoyment and Achievement for All
• Living Your Happiest Life, Inside & Outside the Classroom

Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Masters in Instructional Media Program, 2010 – 2012

The University of Maine, Orono, ME (2011-2012)

Graduate course for ASD professional development –
• Effective Literacy Teaching in Maine Partnerships in
Comprehensive Literacy (MPCL) Intermediate Classrooms

University of Southern Maine, Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Social and Behavioral Science degree, 1998 – 2002
CLASS PDS program (Collaborate Learning and School Success)
3.86 GPA, Summa Cum Laude

Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PA

General Studies, Associate in Arts degree, 1975-1976

Cedarville College, Cedarville, Ohio

Began Music Major, 1973 – 1974

EXPERIENCE:
2002 – present Auburn School Department (ASD)
Grade 6, General Education Teacher

2001 – 2002 Professional Development School Internship (full year)

Sherwood Heights, Auburn (mid-October – April)
Lewiston Middle School, Lewiston (late August-mid October)

1996 – 2002 Long term substitute for Auburn School Department, Auburn, ME
Long and short term substitute teacher in other school districts

1992 – 1995 Corinth Central School, Corinth, NY

Full time one to one aide, and substitute secretary, and teacher’s
assistant
1987 – 1992 Private Home Daycare, Corinth, NY

1972 – present Violin and beginning piano instructor

RELEVENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Weekly learning teams

• ASD Professional Development
• Maine Department of Education 21st Century Learning Center Conference
• Brain Gym Conference
• Technology Conference
• Robotics Conference
• STEM Workshop
• Everyday Math Program Workshop
• Curriculum Development Conference
• Curriculum Design Committee

SPECIAL RECOGNITION:

• Auburn School Department Dropout Prevention Award

• Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Southern Maine
• Dr. H Philippi Memorial Scholarship

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Serve in community organizations (Church, community and school related)

• Enjoys traveling, sewing, reading non-friction books, flower gardening, arts
and crafts, playing my violin and doing other music related activities, drama
and working with technology.
• Wife, mother of 4 adult “children,” and Mimi to 7 wonderful grandchildren.
(Probably my most valuable teachers!)

References available upon request.