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SUZAN BARSOUM

Antioch

Summary

Experienced educator at Metro Nashville Public Schools specializing in literacy readiness through innovative instructional methods. Demonstrated success in fostering positive student behaviors and maintaining effective communication with parents. Proficient in multitasking and organization, dedicated to enhancing student engagement and academic achievement.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
Nashville
07.2024 - Current
  • Used wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance needs of diverse student population.
  • Implemented focused lessons for literacy readiness highlighting phonics, language comprehension and writing abilities.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
  • Coordinated with special education staff to support students with special needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades as required by school policy.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.

Pre-K Teacher

Metro Action Commission
Nashville
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Assessed student progress through observation, documentation, and portfolio review.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.

Substitute Teacher

NYC Department of Education
New York
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Provided notes and reports on school day activities to primary teacher.
  • Engaged students in discussions to promote interest and drive learning.
  • Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
  • Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
  • Taught reading, language arts, mathematics and other subjects utilizing course of study adopted by Board of Education.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

EL MINIA UNIVERSITY
MINIA , EGYPT
07.2018

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Group instruction and facilitation
  • Material distribution and logistics
  • Customer service and support
  • Cash handling and transactions
  • Product scanning and inventory management
  • Problem-solving and analysis

Certification

  • Active teaching permit in the state of Tennessee
  • Bachelor Evaluation Complete from WES
  • Certified Substitute Teacher, NYC Department of Education

Languages

Education and Training

other

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Metro Nashville Public Schools
07.2024 - Current

Pre-K Teacher

Metro Action Commission
06.2023 - 06.2024

Substitute Teacher

NYC Department of Education
08.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

EL MINIA UNIVERSITY

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