Susan Barnes
Pensacola
Summary
Passionate educational support specialist committed to fostering inclusive environments. Enhanced student outcomes by adapting instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of the student, ensuring participation and engagement in all school activities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Support Personnel
Escambia School District
PENSACOLA
08.2025 - Current
- Contributed to development and implementation of individualized education plans, enhancing support for student with special needs.
- Tracked student progress and communicated insights to educational staff, facilitating tailored support and interventions.
- Monitored and addressed individual needs of mobility-restricted student, ensuring participation in school activities.
- Assisted student with academic tasks and personal care during school hours.
- Supported classroom teacher in creating a positive learning environment for all students.
- Escorted students to restrooms, cafeteria, playground, and during field trips to ensure safety and supervision.
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.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance, fostering engagement and comprehension.
- Enhanced student understanding by adapting instructional techniques to align with individual needs and learning styles.
- Assist students with physical disabilities, ensuring their safety and comfort during daily activities.
- Provide mobility and personal care support to students with physical limitations.
- Escort students to different school locations to provide ongoing assistance.
- Assisted classroom teachers in achieving instructional objectives, contributing to a cohesive learning environment.
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 well-being.
- 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
- Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities promoting social and emotional growth.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
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 leadership
- Curriculum planning
- Individual instruction
- Inclusion strategies
- Assistive technology
- Health and safety support
- Behavior guidance
- Creativity and adaptability
- Positive feedback
- Patience, empathy
- Classroom leadership
Timeline
Educational Support Personnel
Escambia School District
08.2025 - Current
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