Susan Barker
Elementary Teacher
Knoxville,TN
Summary
It is my upmost goal to provide an environment that will help students flourish both academically and socially. Academically, I meet each child on their ability level and push them to the greatest mark. I offer varied instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners. Socially, I create an environment that is safe and comfortable for all of my students. I like to think of myself as a warm demander; someone who is always supportive and nurturing but with very high expectations of every student.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Lenoir City Schools
08.2010 - Current
I taught Kindergarten for 13 years and First Grade for one year. I severed multiple years as grade level lead teacher, student teacher mentor for 6 interns, multiple years as an inclusion teacher, and had a high ELL population every year.
Interim Teacher
Lenoir City Schools
12.2008 - 05.2010
I completed four maternity leave interims. Two were in Kindergarten, one was in a CDC classroom as the lead teacher, and one as an English Language Learner (Ell) teacher.
Student Teaching
Lenoir City Schools
08.2008 - 12.2008
I completed student teaching in a fourth grade and Kindergarten classroom.
Pre-K Teaching Assistant
Lenoir City Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
I worked very closely with the lead teacher to prepare lessons and materials to meet the needs of all of our students.
Education
EdS - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 05.2001 -
Professional Development
- May 2024- Completed CKLA phonics training
- Summer 2023- Participated in the Elevate Virtual conference where I attended sessions pertaining to classroom management, Science of Reading, building number sense with young learners, and Math Stacker lessons.
- Summer 2021- Completed the Reading 360 training through the state
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Lenoir City Schools
08.2010 - Current
Interim Teacher
Lenoir City Schools
12.2008 - 05.2010
Student Teaching
Lenoir City Schools
08.2008 - 12.2008
Pre-K Teaching Assistant
Lenoir City Schools
08.2007 - 05.2008
EdS - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Lincoln Memorial University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
05.2001 -
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