Suzanne West

3644 Bridle Ct.  Palm Harbor, FL 34684  (727)639-2975  west.suzanne@icloud.com

www.suzannewest.weebly.com

CERTIFIED CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATOR (Florida)

Dedicated educator with a passion for career, technical, and adult programs. Eager to pursue
desire to continue work with adults in a consulting or training capacity. Offer a proven track
record of commended performance teaching career and technical courses.

Achievements
2016 FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Florida Association of Family & Consumer Sciences

2015 TOP 3 FINALIST FOR CAREER EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Pinellas Education Foundation

2013 MOST OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR HALL OF FAME

Junior Achievement

Professional Experience

PROGRAM COORDINATER, INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE: ST. PETERSBURG

COLLEGE, OCTOBER 2017 - PRESENT
 Manage processes related to the development, enhancement, and deletion of programs and
courses, including the Curriculum and Instruction process, the calculation/maintenance of
course fees, and any external accrediting requirements.
 Monitors enrollment and productivity for programs.
 In preparation for specialized accreditation, evaluates and reports regularly on the status of
the curriculum to assure that all required program standards are met,
 Supports new program development activity: conducting surveys, marketing and other tasks.
 Assists with new student orientation and information sessions.
 Develops, collects, monitors, and analyses key performance measures and data related to
program management (e.g., student enrollment and faculty productivity, etc.).
 Evaluates faculty and student feedback, analyzes data and prepares plans for program
improvement.
 Resolves student grade and disciplinary issues, working closely with the Dean, campus
Associate Provosts, faculty advisors, and other personnel.

CONTRACTED ADULT EDUCATOR: PINELLAS COUNTY, 2013-PRESENT

 Contracted to teach weekend and evening adult certification courses for Department of Children
and Families child care training certifications, as needed.
 Proctors exams at varied locations for Department of Children and Families child care training
certifications every quarter.
 Implements lesson plans for adult learners to successfully pass the child care certification exams.

INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIC PROJECT COORDINATER: ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, 2017-

OCTOBER 2017
 Worked closely with the Director of the Workforce Institute to pull enrollment reports, maintain
spreadsheets for data requests for the department, and create presentations for meetings, board
meetings, and advisory councils.

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 Mapped out projects, monitored progress of projects, and reported completion of projects to
Director and other coordinators.
 Assisted in transitioning grant programs into non-credit certification courses for sustainability
efforts.
 Assisted in creating marketing materials both for distribution and for the online registration system.
 Oversaw the Lumens registration system for noncredit courses, including training personnel who
are users of the system.
 Oversaw State Reporting and FLEID processing for the noncredit side of the college.
 Ran financial reports and assisted in budget oversight for the Workforce Institute Department.
 Supervised Administrative Services Specialists and Assistants and had oversight of their schedules.

EDUCATOR: PINELLAS COUNTY, 2007-2017

 Early Childhood Education Teacher. Also taught Child Development, Parenting Skills, Nutrition &
Wellness, as well as Principles of Food Preparation.
 Managed classroom coverage of both high school and preschool students while assuming regular
classroom responsibilities such as professional development, communications with parents,
assessments of students, and staff meetings.
 Integrated technology into curriculum to supplement class lectures. Utilized Internet for resources
on current events and literature to complement learning activities.
 Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
 Taught general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed,
inclusive classroom.
 Served on school committees focused on curriculum development and literacy efforts.
 Served as Department Head over 6 teachers in Career and Technical Education including Culinary,
VET, Business and FACS. Duties included providing learning strategies, implementing new courses
and curriculum, and providing necessary materials for teaching.
 Prepared students for certification in the Child Care field. First teacher in the Pinellas County School
District to receive four National CDA certificates for students in the Early Childhood Program in
2012.
 Sponsored the Florida Future Educators of America club. Attended several state conferences and
competitions.
 Created curriculum maps, end of course exams, and provided trainings in literacy efforts in CTE for
the district as requested.
 Sat on Child Care Joint Advisory Board to discuss issues and make recommendations involving
student retention and recruitment, as well as national credentialing challenges.

EDUCATOR: HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, 2006-2007

 Taught the 6th grade Wheel, Teen Challenges, and Personal Development.
 Used cooperative group work as a primary instructional approach.
 Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
 Taught general education students and individuals with learning challenges within a mainstreamed,
inclusive classroom.
 Assessed student effort and learning through authentic assessment and portfolios as well as
standardized tests.
 Participated in regular professional development, reflective practice, peer coaching, and
professional associations.

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Employment History
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE – Clearwater, FL
Institutional Strategic Project Coordinator, January 2017 to Present
PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS – Largo, FL
Contracted Adult Educator, Child Care Certifications, January 2013 to Present
TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL – Tarpon Springs, FL
CTE Teacher & Department Head, August 2007 to January 2017
BURNS MIDDLE SCHOOL – Brandon, FL
Permanent Substitute for FACS Teacher, November 2006 to May 2007

Education & Credentials

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA – TAMPA, FL (2017)
Master of Arts in Career, Technical & Adult Education
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – GAINESVILLE, FL (2003)
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor in Secondary Education
FLORIDA TEACHING CERTIFICATE (CURRENT THROUGH 2019)
Family & Consumer Science 6-12, Middle Integrated Curriculum, Pre-K through grade 3,
Reading Endorsement

Professional Organization Memberships

FAFCS, Florida Family & Consumer Sciences
Positions held: Nominating committee (2017-19), State Conference Committee (2015-16)

AFC, Association of Florida Colleges

Positions held: Membership & Publications Chair (2019), Site Representative (2018)

References
Andrea Henning
Director of Workforce Institute, Collaborative Labs and Center for Public Safety
Innovation, St. Petersburg College
727-341-3154
henning.andrea@spcollege.edu

Debbie Barker
Child Care Training Coordinator, Pinellas County Schools
727-588-6343
barkerde@pcsb.org

Susan Goldman
FACS Supervisor, Pinellas County Schools
727-588-6591
goldmans@pcsb.org

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