Susan Talamantez Salava
Woodbury
Summary
Classroom teacher and Building Mentor dedicated to guiding aspiring teachers through observation, coaching, and support, fostering their growth and success in the classroom.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Unaccompanied Minor Agent
Delta Airlines/Unifi
Minneapolis
01.2024 - Current
- Help minors navigate the airport ensuring their safety and making flights on time
- Work with other agents, must be flexible, knowledgeable and personable
Teacher and Building Mentor
District 622: North St. Paul–Maplewood–Oakdale Schools
01.1991 - Current
- Provide mentoring for brand new teachers and district teachers that are new to our building.
- Conduct classroom observations and facilitate reflection.
- Support teachers with lesson planning, instructional delivery, classroom management, and assessment practices.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all mentoring relationships.
- Joyfully guide my students to success while encouraging cooperation, kindness, and strong work ethics.
- 1991-2001 then returned 2019 until now
- Building Mentor since 2024
Teacher
District 833: South Washington County Schools
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Taught across all grade levels, Kindergarten through 8th grade, demonstrating instructional breadth and adaptability.
- Provided continuity of instruction in diverse classrooms and school settings.
- Adapted quickly to varied curricula, classroom expectations, and student needs.
- Was a “favorite” sub for many. Called often.
- Offered full-time classroom teacher positions often; did eventually take 5th grade position and loved it
Education
Master of Arts - Education
St. Mary’s University
WinonaBachelor of Science - Education
University of Minnesota
Twin CitiesAssociate of Arts Degree -
University of Wisconsin
River FallsSkills
- Calm supervisory presence
- Clear and growth-focused feedback
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Dependable and responsive
- Deep understanding of classroom realities across grade levels
- Commitment to preparing effective, reflective educators
Timeline
Unaccompanied Minor Agent
Delta Airlines/Unifi
01.2024 - Current
Teacher
District 833: South Washington County Schools
01.2010 - 01.2019
Teacher and Building Mentor
District 622: North St. Paul–Maplewood–Oakdale Schools
01.1991 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
St. Mary’s University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Minnesota
Associate of Arts Degree -
University of Wisconsin