Susan Henderson-Utis, M.Ed., JD
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Polish Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Jim Riley
I wholeheartedly recommend Susan(SHU) who is an exceptional person for any teaching or leadership position within an educational institution. Any institution that has the opportunity to work with her is sure to benefit greatly from their expertise and dedication to education. She connects and engages with students. With a strong background in law, exceptional organizational skills, and experience as the president of a school board, she possess the skills and expertise necessary to successfully run a school. Their ability to deliver complex concepts in an easily digestible manner makes them an outstanding educator, while their skills in group and one-on-one interactions ensure that students, teachers, administration, and parents alike are given the personalized attention and support they need. Overall, her exceptional leadership abilities and passion for education make them an invaluable asset to any school seeking to provide their students with the best possible learning experience.
Tina Rumsey
Educational leadership is Susan's primary skill. I have always told her that she should be a principal of some sort at a high school someday because she's always got her finger on the pulse of best educational practices, innovative ways to teach students, and highly effective relationship-building with parents. As her mentor and colleague, I found that my own teaching practices were uplifted by Susan's sense of humor, ability to take a wider perspective, and her wonderful empathy.
Jim Riley
I wholeheartedly recommend Susan(SHU) who is an exceptional person for any teaching or leadership position within an educational institution. Any institution that has the opportunity to work with her is sure to benefit greatly from their expertise and dedication to education. She connects and engages with students. With a strong background in law, exceptional organizational skills, and experience as the president of a school board, she possess the skills and expertise necessary to successfully run a school. Their ability to deliver complex concepts in an easily digestible manner makes them an outstanding educator, while their skills in group and one-on-one interactions ensure that students, teachers, administration, and parents alike are given the personalized attention and support they need. Overall, her exceptional leadership abilities and passion for education make them an invaluable asset to any school seeking to provide their students with the best possible learning experience.
Tina Rumsey
Educational leadership is Susan's primary skill. I have always told her that she should be a principal of some sort at a high school someday because she's always got her finger on the pulse of best educational practices, innovative ways to teach students, and highly effective relationship-building with parents. As her mentor and colleague, I found that my own teaching practices were uplifted by Susan's sense of humor, ability to take a wider perspective, and her wonderful empathy.
Jim Riley
I wholeheartedly recommend Susan(SHU) who is an exceptional person for any teaching or leadership position within an educational institution. Any institution that has the opportunity to work with her is sure to benefit greatly from their expertise and dedication to education. She connects and engages with students. With a strong background in law, exceptional organizational skills, and experience as the president of a school board, she possess the skills and expertise necessary to successfully run a school. Their ability to deliver complex concepts in an easily digestible manner makes them an outstanding educator, while their skills in group and one-on-one interactions ensure that students, teachers, administration, and parents alike are given the personalized attention and support they need. Overall, her exceptional leadership abilities and passion for education make them an invaluable asset to any school seeking to provide their students with the best possible learning experience.
Tina Rumsey
Educational leadership is Susan's primary skill. I have always told her that she should be a principal of some sort at a high school someday because she's always got her finger on the pulse of best educational practices, innovative ways to teach students, and highly effective relationship-building with parents. As her mentor and colleague, I found that my own teaching practices were uplifted by Susan's sense of humor, ability to take a wider perspective, and her wonderful empathy.
Jim Riley
I wholeheartedly recommend Susan(SHU) who is an exceptional person for any teaching or leadership position within an educational institution. Any institution that has the opportunity to work with her is sure to benefit greatly from their expertise and dedication to education. She connects and engages with students. With a strong background in law, exceptional organizational skills, and experience as the president of a school board, she possess the skills and expertise necessary to successfully run a school. Their ability to deliver complex concepts in an easily digestible manner makes them an outstanding educator, while their skills in group and one-on-one interactions ensure that students, teachers, administration, and parents alike are given the personalized attention and support they need. Overall, her exceptional leadership abilities and passion for education make them an invaluable asset to any school seeking to provide their students with the best possible learning experience.
Tina Rumsey
Educational leadership is Susan's primary skill. I have always told her that she should be a principal of some sort at a high school someday because she's always got her finger on the pulse of best educational practices, innovative ways to teach students, and highly effective relationship-building with parents. As her mentor and colleague, I found that my own teaching practices were uplifted by Susan's sense of humor, ability to take a wider perspective, and her wonderful empathy.
Credentials
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A New Approach to Teaching the Reconstruction Era (Winter 2022)
Facing History and OurselvesMar, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Brave Classrooms: Taking on Antisemitism in Schools
Facing History and OurselvesFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Holocaust and Human Behavior (Fall 2021)
Facing History and OurselvesNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
PRAXIS II - Social Studies Content (received award for scoring in the top 15%)
ETSMar, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Divorce and Custody Mediation
Good Shepherd Mediation ProgramJul, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Youth Aid Panel Training
Center for ResolutionsMar, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced Mediation
Center for ResolutionsFeb, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Mediation
Center for ResolutionsOct, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
RCR Group 2: Primary investigator or project Director on a grant-supported project
CITI ProgramFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Stage 1 Basic Course
CITI ProgramFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Research
CITI ProgramFeb, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Notary Public
State of PennsylvaniaFeb, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
PRAXIS II in English
ETS
Experience
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AIM Academy
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2023 - Present
Upper school educator at an independent co-educational college prep school serving students with language-based learning differences. Responsible for teaching courses on Public Speaking, World History, and African American History and the Law. Upper school educator at an independent co-educational college prep school serving students with language-based learning differences. Responsible for teaching courses on Public Speaking, World History, and African American History and the Law.
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Rose Tree Media School District (RTMSD)
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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RTM School Board Human Resources Chair
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Dec 2017 - Present
Current Human Resources Chair, and previously served as Board President for December 2019-December 2022. (Elected to the School Board in 2017, and re-elected in 2021.) Dedicated to serving the children, parents, and other taxpayers of Rose Tree Media. https://www.rtmsd.org/Administration2/board Current Human Resources Chair, and previously served as Board President for December 2019-December 2022. (Elected to the School Board in 2017, and re-elected in 2021.) Dedicated to serving the children, parents, and other taxpayers of Rose Tree Media. https://www.rtmsd.org/Administration2/board
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The Phelps School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2022 - Jun 2023
Educator for The Phelps School, an independent, all-boys boarding school. Responsible for teaching 6th-11th graders such diverse subjects as United States History, Civics, and English. Also coached pickleball. Educator for The Phelps School, an independent, all-boys boarding school. Responsible for teaching 6th-11th graders such diverse subjects as United States History, Civics, and English. Also coached pickleball.
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Hill Top Preparatory School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Hill Top Summer Adventures
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Assist with the operation of Hill Top's Pathways to Independence Program, an experiential summer program that promotes fun and independence. The Pathways summer program is for neurodiverse teens who are entering 10th grade through Freshman year of college.
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High School Social Studies & English Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Jul 2022
Hill Top Preparatory School is a private, college preparatory school serving students with performance-based learning differences. These differences include ADHD, autism, anxiety, and depression. My responsibilities have included serving as the National Honor Society Faculty Advisor, and teaching United States History, Current Issues, Sophomore Seminar, and Senior Seminar.
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Esperanza Academy Charter School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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High School Social Studies Teacher
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Full-time teacher of high school world history. Responsible for educating approximately 100 students, including honors students, children with special needs, and English Language Learners. Full-time teacher of high school world history. Responsible for educating approximately 100 students, including honors students, children with special needs, and English Language Learners.
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Mediator and Conflict Resolution Trainer
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Nov 2012 - Dec 2016
Mediated community, work, and family disputes (court-ordered cases and private parties). Co-taught CFR’s 24-hour Basic Mediation Program. Co-taught CFR’s 8-hour Conflict Resolution Program. Mediated community, work, and family disputes (court-ordered cases and private parties). Co-taught CFR’s 24-hour Basic Mediation Program. Co-taught CFR’s 8-hour Conflict Resolution Program.
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Court Appointed Advocate
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Apr 2013 - Jul 2016
In Dependency Court, represented parents in abuse, neglect, and other dependency actions (either as Guardian Ad Litem for incapacitated parents, or as parents' attorney). In Criminal Court, represented indigent defendants accused of misdemeanors. Also, former Court Appointed Special Advocate ("CASA") for abused and neglected children. In Dependency Court, represented parents in abuse, neglect, and other dependency actions (either as Guardian Ad Litem for incapacitated parents, or as parents' attorney). In Criminal Court, represented indigent defendants accused of misdemeanors. Also, former Court Appointed Special Advocate ("CASA") for abused and neglected children.
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Chester Housing Authority
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Attorney-Assistant for the Special Master of Arbitrations
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Aug 2011 - Mar 2015
Assisted Special Master Seymour Kurland with every facet of the Chester Housing Authority’s monthly arbitration hearings. Prepared the hearing list, hearing notices, case summaries, and hearing dispositions. Communicated with counsel and other pertinent personnel as needed. Advised the Special Master throughout the hearings and ensured his questions were answered and the proffered exhibits reflected what counsel claimed. Served as the designated hearing officer in the Special Master’s… Show more Assisted Special Master Seymour Kurland with every facet of the Chester Housing Authority’s monthly arbitration hearings. Prepared the hearing list, hearing notices, case summaries, and hearing dispositions. Communicated with counsel and other pertinent personnel as needed. Advised the Special Master throughout the hearings and ensured his questions were answered and the proffered exhibits reflected what counsel claimed. Served as the designated hearing officer in the Special Master’s absence or incapacity.
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Special Projects Attorney
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Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
Supported the General Counsel by working on special projects in the Human Resources, Risk Management, Development, and Legal Departments. Revised CHA’s standard operating procedures. Spearheaded CHA’s return to Pennsylvania’s civil service. Ensured compliance with federal regulations and program requirements. Presided over employee, public housing, and Section 8 grievance hearings and mediations. Advocated before Chester’s Mayor and Council. Assisted with grant research, writing, and… Show more Supported the General Counsel by working on special projects in the Human Resources, Risk Management, Development, and Legal Departments. Revised CHA’s standard operating procedures. Spearheaded CHA’s return to Pennsylvania’s civil service. Ensured compliance with federal regulations and program requirements. Presided over employee, public housing, and Section 8 grievance hearings and mediations. Advocated before Chester’s Mayor and Council. Assisted with grant research, writing, and general application process.
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Judicial Clerk
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Aug 2011 - Aug 2012
Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Norma L. Shapiro. Supported all aspects of federal trial practice. Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda and opinions, reviewed federal regulations, and assisted with settlement conferences and trials. Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Norma L. Shapiro. Supported all aspects of federal trial practice. Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda and opinions, reviewed federal regulations, and assisted with settlement conferences and trials.
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D.C. Court of Appeals
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Administration of Justice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Judicial Clerk
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2010
Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Inez Smith Reid. Assisted in all aspects of appellate practice, including preparing pre-argument memoranda, attending oral arguments, researching federal and District of Columbia regulations, reviewing trial records, and drafting opinions. Responsible for approximately 50 cases. Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Inez Smith Reid. Assisted in all aspects of appellate practice, including preparing pre-argument memoranda, attending oral arguments, researching federal and District of Columbia regulations, reviewing trial records, and drafting opinions. Responsible for approximately 50 cases.
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Population Services International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Recruiter
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Sep 2004 - Aug 2006
Recruited for an international health non-profit with $250 million budget and offices in more than 60 countries. Created, distributed, and analyzed the New Hire Survey and other personnel reports. Conducted Human Resource-related trainings and represented PSI at conferences. Helped supervise one Recruitment Assistant. Recruited for an international health non-profit with $250 million budget and offices in more than 60 countries. Created, distributed, and analyzed the New Hire Survey and other personnel reports. Conducted Human Resource-related trainings and represented PSI at conferences. Helped supervise one Recruitment Assistant.
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ABA/CEELI
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruitment Associate
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May 2002 - Sep 2004
Recruited for an international rule of law non-profit, now known as the ABA Rule of Law Initiative. ABA/CEELI had a $25 million budget and offices in 20 countries. Developed recruitment strategy and budget. Conducted Human Resource-related trainings and represented CEELI at conferences. Updated the website and edited the Recruitment Department’s newsletter and reports. Supervised two interns. Recruited for an international rule of law non-profit, now known as the ABA Rule of Law Initiative. ABA/CEELI had a $25 million budget and offices in 20 countries. Developed recruitment strategy and budget. Conducted Human Resource-related trainings and represented CEELI at conferences. Updated the website and edited the Recruitment Department’s newsletter and reports. Supervised two interns.
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Education
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2021 - 2024
Marymount University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Educational Leadership and Organizational Innovation -
2016 - 2017
Villanova University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Education -
Howard University School of Law
J.D., Law -
American University
B.A., Political Science and International Studies (minor in French)
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