K. Sue Mendenhall, M.Ed.

67 Nancy Lane
Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335

susiem91@aol.com
smendenhall@oxford.k12.pa.us

Education

Master's in Education with a concentration in Instructional Systems, May, 2004
Penn State University, Magna Cum Laude
B. S. Secondary Education English, December, 1996
East Stroudsburg University
High School Diploma
Downingtown Senior High School, June, 1991

Teaching Experience

Oxford Area School District
September 1998-present
  • Building Technology Assistant 2005-present
  • Create and implement lesson plans for the subjects of ninth, tenth, and twelfth grade Basic and College Preparatory English.
  • Create and implement lesson plans for an S.A.T Preparatory course and an Introduction to Dramatic Arts course.
  • Assist in the development of district-wide English curriculum.
  • Adapt English curriculum and classroom environment to meet IEP objectives.
  • Collaborate on a weekly basis with learning support instructors.
  • Score district practice PSSA assessments.
  • Citadel Heart of Learning Award nominee
  • Extra Curricular Activities: Talent Show co-coordinator 2005, Prom co-coordinator 2003, Prom Fashion Show announcer 2003, Senior Awards Ceremony co-coordinator 2004, Senior Awards presentor 2004-2005, Graduation co-coordinator 2004, Class of 2004 co-advisor, Advisor of the school newspaper 2003, Homebound instructor 1999-2004, Cheerleading tryouts judge 2005, Graduation Project facilitator 2003-present, school dance chapperone, Class of 2008 co-advisor, Central Detention monitor 1999-present, and Saturday School monitor 1999-present.

Coatesville Area School District
March 1998-June 1998
  • Created and implemented lesson plans for the subjects of twelfth grade Advanced Placement English, twelfth grade Academic English, Yearbook Seminar, and an S.A.T. Preparatory Course

Coatesville Area School District
October 1997-March 1998
  • Worked as a daily substitute

College Activities

  • Campus Tour Guide
  • University Orientation Assistant
  • Member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity/Sorrority
  • Intramural basketball, softball, and volleyball
  • Zymbar Program Assistant for mentally and physically disabled
  • Judo Club member
  • Student AIDS Volunteer Educators Treasurer (elected)

Training

  • Pennsylvania Writing Project Fellow, West Chester University, August, 2000
  • Attended SST Workshop, Norristown Intermediate Unit
  • NCS/PSSA computer training, Oxford, PA
  • Tech Prep/Career Pathways Workshop, Conestoga Valley High School
  • Safe Schools In-Service, Oxford, PA
  • Special Education Awareness and ESL In-Service, Oxford, PA
  • Spanish for the Classroom Workshop, Oxford, PA

References

  • David Madden, Principal
  • Anne Peters, Teacher
  • Nicole Small, Guidance Counselor
  • William E. Ray, Assistant Principal

My Geocities Page
Oxford Area School District homepage