Jennifer Barfield
Cantonment
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in office administration at Bay Area Contracting and early childhood education. Proven expertise in data management and customer service, fostering positive relationships with parents and enhancing child development through play-based learning. Adept at inventory control and conflict resolution, ensuring a safe and organized environment for all.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager
Bay Area Contracting
Crestview
08.2020 - 03.2025
- Organized and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.
- Answered incoming calls in a timely manner and directed them appropriately.
- Assisted with scheduling meetings and appointments for the contractor.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries via email or phone.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data in accordance with company policies.
- Utilized Microsoft Word to create, communicate, and document; implemented Excel to chart data and maintain schedules.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
Preschool Teacher (One Year Olds )
Altha Church of God Daycare
Altha
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Provided guidance regarding nutrition and healthy habits during snack time.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom.
Preschool Teacher Two & Three Year Olds
First Steps Child Development Center
Lynn Haven
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
- Led story time sessions designed to promote literacy skills among young learners.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Paraprofessional Pre K
Blountstown Elementary Schools
Blountstown
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Kept Classroom organized and clean
Daycare Teacher Infant - Three Year Olds
Christian Center Daycare
Marianna
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to promote desired behavior in children.
- Taught basic language skills including reading readiness, phonics, writing.
- Provided guidance on social development issues such as sharing, following directions.
- Maintained supplies inventory for the classroom including art materials and books.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times
- Ensured maintenance and cleaning standards were kept up to standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Malone
Malone, FL05-1997
Psychology
Chipola College
Marianna, FLPsychology
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FLSkills
- Office administration
- Data management
- Customer service
- Inventory control
- Microsoft Excel
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Child development
- Parent communication
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Toileting and feeding
- Group and individual instruction
- Early literacy development
- Positive reinforcement
- Play-based learning approaches
- Social skill building
Certification
- Drivers License
- Notary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Office Manager
Bay Area Contracting
08.2020 - 03.2025
Preschool Teacher (One Year Olds )
Altha Church of God Daycare
02.2020 - 08.2020
Preschool Teacher Two & Three Year Olds
First Steps Child Development Center
09.2019 - 01.2020
Paraprofessional Pre K
Blountstown Elementary Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
Daycare Teacher Infant - Three Year Olds
Christian Center Daycare
High School Diploma -
Malone
Psychology
Chipola College
Psychology
Florida Gateway College
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