Susan Baker
Lauderdale Lakes,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, who is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, engaging learning environment that, supports and guides children's social and emotional growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lead VPK Teacher
Early Learning Center of Plantation
Plantation, Florida
03.2021 - Current
- Guided classroom activities to promote social, emotional, and cognitive development in children.
- Maintain a safe and nurturing environment conducive to early childhood education.
- Implement assessment strategies to monitor students' progress and adapt effective teaching methods.
- Collaborated with families to support children's development and effectively addressed concerns.
Lead Teacher
Learning in Motion Montessori Academy
Tamarac, FL
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with Montessori principles, fostering holistic development across all stages.
- Create a positive learning environment through the use of developmentally appropriate practice and materials.
- Supervised classroom to maintain safety and implement positive behavior management strategies.
Lead VPK Teacher
Early Learning Center
Plantation, Florida
08.2005 - 01.2019
- Trained and supervised assistant teachers, fostering a cohesive classroom environment that enhanced student engagement.
- Collaborated with other teachers within VPK setting to ensure consistency and structure while developing innovative teaching strategies across classrooms.
- Attended monthly staff meetings and ongoing early childhood trainings to stay current with program developments and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Finance
Bernard M Baruch
New York, NY06-1992
Some College (No Degree) - 45 Hours Child Care Training
Broward Community College
Davie, FLSkills
- Possess strong leadership and adaptability skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with peers and families
- Excellent classroom management skills
Certification
FCCPC Birth- Five 05/22/2007
Timeline
Lead VPK Teacher
Early Learning Center of Plantation
03.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher
Learning in Motion Montessori Academy
03.2019 - 06.2020
Lead VPK Teacher
Early Learning Center
08.2005 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business And Finance
Bernard M Baruch
Some College (No Degree) - 45 Hours Child Care Training
Broward Community College