Suzanne Duarte Jones

Educator
(323) 547-0967
suzgata16@gmail.com

SKILLS
Dedicated to supporting the learning of young children. Has multiple
experiences in both private and public settings in developing instruction in
literacy, science, math, social studies, art and music curriculum.
Diligent worker who enjoys working with colleagues. Leadership and
experience in working with parents and teachers, and in collaborating with all
school stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE
Pacific Oaks Children’s School, Pasadena - Master Teacher, pre-k
January 1996 - June 2003; June 2005-January 2020

● Planned and implemented curriculum

● Engaged in spoken and written communication with parents
● Supervised and wrote developmental assessments for children,
including attending I.E.P.s for children transitioning to kindergarten
● Led school-wide professional development on child development,
learning environments, and anti-bias curriculum
● Participated in panel discussions for parents on topics in education
● Presented to board members in topics in education
● Planned and led parent education meetings; led team meetings
● Supervised and evaluated staff and practicum students

Humphrey’s Elementary School, L.A.U.S.D. - Math, Science and

Technology Magnet Teacher
February 2003 - June 2005
● Taught 4th and 2nd grade magnet
● Developed instruction for GATE, ELD, and SPED students
● Accelerated curriculum for gifted students through project-based
instruction
● Differentiated instruction for English language learners based on E.L.D.
standards and levels
● Implemented magnet-wide science and math workshops for 1st
through 5th graders
 ● Created interventions for children with academic learning needs, and
provided accommodations for students with special needs

EDUCATION
University of California, Santa Cruz - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Santa Cruz, CA 1992
Graduated with Honors in the Major and College Honors

Pacific Oaks College - Master of Arts in Human Development

Pasadena, CA. 2000; 2002 - Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member National Association for the Education of Young Children
Advocacy Center staff California Association or the Education of Young
Children Conference
Presenter at professional conferences (NAEYC, CAEYC, SCAEYC)
Author - Adult Perceptions of Their Abilities in Math, Childcare Information
Exchange, pp. 52-54, March/April 2007
Conferences Attended: Progessive Educators’ Network, Outdoor Classroom
Project, STEM Conference

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Co-leader Girl Scout Troop 2281 February 2014-June 2017
Planned and led regular meetings and STEAM with a troop of K-2 graders