Suzanne Stacey
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 30 years of experience in child development and education, recognized for establishing a highly regarded after-school program that consistently maintained a waiting list for enrollment. Passionate about tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of each child while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Collaborative team player with extensive hands-on experience gained from working alongside therapists, principals, teachers, and researchers, deepening the understanding of effective teaching strategies. Committed to advancing expertise in the field with the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
EC Teacher
Guilford County School System
Greensboro, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Assess student needs and develop targeted education plans to support academic success and personal growth.
- Implement evidence-based instructional strategies to enhance learning outcomes.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student development and progress monitoring.
- Mentor new teacher on best practices in special education methodologies.
- 2024 NC Educator of Excellence Award
- Guilford County Schools model classroom
- piloting a curriculum for the district
- EC preschool leadership member
- Autism Stakeholder Team member
Owner of Impact Afterschool
Self-employed
Greensboro , NC
06.2011 - 06.2021
Owned and operated a successful after school program for elementary students K - 5th grades.
Teacher Assistant
First Lutheran School For Young Children
Greensboro , NC
08.2009 - 06.2011
Helped the teacher plan and implement daily lesson plans, cared for the children and assisted with any duties needed.
In Home Daycare
Self-employed
Greensboro , NC
07.2003 - 05.2009
I provided care to children in my home. Planned activities, field trips, meals, and playtime.
EC Teacher
Stokes County Schools
Walnut Cove, NC
07.2000 - 05.2003
Managed and taught in a self contained classroom with students with autism.
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Carrboro , NC
07.1999 - 06.2000
Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays and assisted in daily lesson plans.
Floater Teacher
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
Chapel Hill, NC
08.1997 - 07.1998
Worked with a team of occupational and speech therapists and with teachers to provide the best care to infants through preschool aged students based on their individual needs.
Education
Birth Through Kindergarten Certification -
Salem College
Winston-salem, NCBachelors Of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate Of Arts And Sciences - Psychology
Endicott College
Beverly, MASkills
collaborator, communicator, devotion, patience, adaptability, listener
Accomplishments
- EC teacher
- Successfully owned and operated an after school program for 9 years
- In Home Daycare
- BS degree
- Birth through Kindergarten Certification
Timeline
EC Teacher
Guilford County School System
08.2022 - Current
Owner of Impact Afterschool
Self-employed
06.2011 - 06.2021
Teacher Assistant
First Lutheran School For Young Children
08.2009 - 06.2011
In Home Daycare
Self-employed
07.2003 - 05.2009
EC Teacher
Stokes County Schools
07.2000 - 05.2003
Kindergarten Teacher's Assistant
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
07.1999 - 06.2000
Floater Teacher
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
08.1997 - 07.1998
Birth Through Kindergarten Certification -
Salem College
Bachelors Of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Utah
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Psychology
Endicott College