Susan Barnes
Summary
Dynamic Preschool Teacher with 14 years experience at Gateway Christian Preschool, adept in lesson planning and preparation. Experienced early childhood educator with strong focus on creating engaging, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environments, varying teaching methods with goal to fulfill each student's individual learning needs. Skilled in classroom management, and fostering positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. Known for adaptability, teamwork, and achieving desired educational outcomes. Consistently reliable and responsive to changing classroom needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant Substitute
Escambia County School District
03.2025 - Current
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provide mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Escort students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Assist students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Enhance student understanding by adapting instructional techniques to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Help classroom teachers achieve instructional objectives.
Member Service Representative
Navy Federal Credit Union
05.2013 - 11.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills resulting in exceptional rapport with members and peers
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask successfully resulting in an exceptional performance rating.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Built rapport with members by engaging in genuine conversations and demonstrating a commitment to their financial wellbeing.
members and peers resulting in an exceptional PAR - Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Preschool Teacher
Gateway Christian Preschool
08.1998 - 05.2013
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Supervised 20 children through entire school day
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL12-2009
CDA - Early Childhood Teacher
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL12-2008
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Positive reinforcement
- Curriculum planning
- Delivering individual instruction
- Creativity and adaptability
- Adaptive equipment
- Patience and empathy
- Inclusion strategies
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility assistance
Timeline
Teacher Assistant Substitute
Escambia County School District
03.2025 - Current
Member Service Representative
Navy Federal Credit Union
05.2013 - 11.2024
Preschool Teacher
Gateway Christian Preschool
08.1998 - 05.2013
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Pensacola State College
CDA - Early Childhood Teacher
Pensacola State College
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