5235 N.

104th Drive
Glendale, Az. 85307
Home (623)877-5752
Cell (623)695-8804

Susan Hargrave-Thomas
Objective_______________________________________________
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To pursue a career that allows to teach young children new life skills, goals,
and gain new knowledge within the educational environment.

Education_______________________________________________________
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East Lyme High School
Graduated 1975
East Lyme,
Connecticut
Succeeds Training and Certificates in Early Childhood Education
Glendale Community College - Towards Early Childhood Education (on going)
Glendale, Arizona.

Experience_____________________________________________
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7/12 to Current
Goodyear, Arizona
Lead Teacher for 3 and 4 year olds

Goddard School

Maintaining a healthy, organized and safe learning environment to

encourage children to learn and develop under a fun and positive
environment. Lesson plans by theme done for daily display and to
incorporate into the daily activities, while including the state standards.
Attend monthly meetings and meet standards for state and school. Prepare
for days activities and have hands on learning activities ready. Assess the
children for growth and goals meet. Encourage by talking and asking
questions to the childs in their growth in imagination. Communicate to
parents in a positive clear way about some unique learning their child did on
a daily basis. Using the mini Ipad record the childs nap time and foods
eaten.
9/08 to 4/11
A New Leaf
Glendale, Arizona
CDC Teacher/Acting Director/Director
As Director I was responsible for all aspects of the child care center. It was my
responsibility to see that the children received high quality care in a nurturing, safe

and clean environment while paying particular attention to the curriculum, set
goals, staff duties and requirements set by DHS licensing standards. Also, involved
parents by communication, meetings and volunteering. I also did many different
administrative duties such as (but not limited to) invoices, filing, billing, looking up
different class room curriculum, childs intake paper work, postings, update
procedures and ordering supplys. Helped to oversee a nutritional program and
maintain guidelines of the Child & Adult Food Care Program (CACFP). This was a
newly licensed facility under DHS and DES. I Brought in First Things First to enhance
the quality and teaching of the center. Also, brought in through FTF, Smart Support
and Nurse to help with the teachers to train and broaden knowledge on the health,
social and emotional aspects of the children.
1997 to 2008
Phoenix, Arizona

Pendergast School District #92

Instruction Assistant II
As an Instruction Assistant, I performed record keeping and basic clerical duties. I
developed lesson plans as well as reinforcing classroom objectives. I followed State
licensure guidelines as well as adhering to NAECY accreditation standards. I worked
closely with parents in regards to their child/childrens individual needs and kept in
close contact with them via e-mail, phone or personally. I was a liaison between OT,
PT, and speech therapist. I helped train all new staff and worked with them directly
on how to implement specialized classroom needs for the Autistic children through
the TEACCH program. I assisted in home settings upon request and encouraged
positive behavioral, social, and emotional skills as well as working on trying to
strengthen their daily living skills.

1994 to 1997
Martinez, Georgia
Child Caregiver

In Home

Gave a quality, rewarding, nurturing atmosphere and also home meals. Enhanced
there social, and development levels.

Qualifications and skills

Computer skills - Publisher, Microsoft word, Power point and researching and
resource adding.
Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate