Susan Huffman
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Caring Early Childhood Educator with outstanding experience and enthusiasm for teaching students vital skills for development and future success. Successful in building strong teacher-student relationships using upbeat attitude, patience, and personable communication. Adaptable in coordinating with peers on team projects as well as working independently to achieve goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Teacher
Gaston Community Action
Gastonia, NC
04.2008 - Current
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing a safe, nurturing atmosphere for students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, singing songs, and engaging conversations with students.
- Provided guidance for children in developing appropriate problem-solving skills through classroom activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans by utilizing books, music, art projects from various backgrounds.
- Assessed individualized learning needs of students using informal assessments such as observations and interviews with parents and guardians.
- Evaluated student performance data regularly to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods.
Community Service Block Grant Case Manager
W.A.M.Y Community Action (Watauga,Avery,Mitchell)
Boone, NC
10.2003 - 04.2008
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
Community Service Block Case Manager
Gaston Community Action
Gastonia, NC
11.2000 - 10.2003
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Identified barriers to client success and developed strategies to overcome them.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring timely documentation and reporting.
Head Start Teacher
Gaston Community Action
Gastonia, NC
10.1995 - 10.2000
- Created an environment conducive to learning by providing a safe, nurturing atmosphere for students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, singing songs, and engaging conversations with students.
- Provided guidance for children in developing appropriate problem-solving skills through classroom activities.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children in the Head Start program
- Incorporated cultural diversity into lesson plans by utilizing books, music, art projects from various backgrounds.
- Assessed individualized learning needs of students using informal assessments such as observations and interviews with parents and guardians.
- Evaluated student performance data regularly to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05-2008
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Yearly In-Service Trainings/Certificates
Timeline
Head Start Teacher
Gaston Community Action
04.2008 - Current
Community Service Block Grant Case Manager
W.A.M.Y Community Action (Watauga,Avery,Mitchell)
10.2003 - 04.2008
Community Service Block Case Manager
Gaston Community Action
11.2000 - 10.2003
Head Start Teacher
Gaston Community Action
10.1995 - 10.2000
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood
Gaston College
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