1. Elizabeth S. Barnett
2399 Shoal Creek Dr.
Pensacola Florida
32514
319 929 9309
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position in a setting where my education and experience will
be fully utilized.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Education
UWF Student: Curriculum & Instruction Secondary/Applied Behavior Analysis M.A.
Anticipated Certification 12/15/2015
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Fl, M.ED. Clinical Teaching, ED, May, 1999. Licensure,
Commonwealth of Virginia; Licensure, State of North Carolina; Licensure State of Pennsylvania;
Licensure State of Iowa.
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, Bachelor of Science, General Studies, 1981
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Polk AEC, Cedar Rapids. IA January 2013-June 2013
Special Education Teacher- collaborated with a therapeutic team and supported the emotional and
academic needs of students who had severe emotional disabilities. Used direct instruction, differentiation
of materials, and best practice behavioral strategies to further achievement.
Allen Middle School, Camp Hill. PA August 2007- November
2011
Middle School Emotional Support Teacher-facilitated a classroom that provided academic and social
skills instruction and remediation to students with severe emotional disabilities. Successfully transitioned
students into the regular classroom using a collaborative model of instruction and behavior management.
Allen Middle School, Camp Hill, PA January 2007-June 2007
Learning Support Teacher-provided direct instruction and supplementary support to 34 eighth grade
learning disabled students. Worked closely with the grade level team to insure academic success through
the use of best-practice strategies, in the areas of academics, time and organizational management and
social skills.
Murrayville Elementary School, Wilmington, NC August 2006 – August 2007
K-3 Intensive Academic Support Teacher - successfully participated in the implementation of a pilot
program that supported at risk learners in the regular education classroom through the use of a collaborative
model of instruction. Taught reading in small groups using the Reading Mastery curriculum, Dolch word
attack and best practice methodology. Served on the school curriculum and crisis committees.
Murrayville Elementary School, Wilmington, NC August 2005 – June 2006
K-5 Intensive Behavioral Support Teacher - facilitated a self-contained classroom in support of the
academic needs of students with behavioral disabilities. The modeling and teaching of positive behavior
self-management tools, empirically based academic and social skill strategies, and the provision of
scaffolding and support resulted in the successful inclusion of my students in the mainstream environment.

2. Blair Elementary School, Wilmington, NC October 2003 – June 2006
K-5 Life Skills 1 Teacher: Provided academic support in a resource setting for students with varying
disabilities. Facilitated reading groups using the Reading Mastery curriculum.
Myrtle Grove Middle School, Wilmington, NC January 2002 – June 2002
LD Resource Teacher - Taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English in a resource setting and teamed 8th grade
math in a regular education classroom.
Thoreau Middle School, Vienna, VA September 1999 – May 2002
Eighth grade emotional disabilities instructor – team-taught English, civics science and math in a
regular education classroom. Facilitated a basic skills resource class in which I provided academic and
social skills remediation to emotionally disabled students. Served on Thoreau’s steering, human relations,
and social committees.
Louise Archer Elementary School, Vienna, VA March 1999 – May 1999
Intern – worked with at-risk fifth and sixth grade LD students in a self-contained classroom. Served as
facilitator, and extended student learning through appropriate materials including Wilson Word Study and
Reading Mastery.
Brookfield Center, Chantilly, VA January 1999 – May 1999
Intern – worked closely with ED children in self-contained classroom. Coordinated, planned, and
implemented second grade curriculum within a positive behavior management system.
R. C. Lipscom Elementary School, Escambia County, FL January 1998 – May 1998
Pre-intern – Tutored in both ESE and regular education classrooms.
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL Reading Camp June 1997 – July 1997
Second Grade Teacher – Instructed second grade students and supervisor four practicum students.
University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL May 1997 – August 1997
Graduate Assistant – Proctor for Dean of Special Education, Dr. William Evans
Montessori Children’s School House, Gulf Breeze, FL October 1991 – June 1992
Teacher – Taught pre-kindergarten classes and wrote handbook aiding in the development of a
kindergarten program implemented in the 1992-93 school year.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Bodree Printing, Pensacola, FL 1995 – 1996
Sales and Marketing Representative – Responsible for marketing and sales of all products and services,
developing new accounts and serving existing customer base.
Magnolia Grill, Pensacola, FL 1991 – 1992
Co-Owner – Independently owned and operated local restaurant. Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised
personnel.

3. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Ferry Pass Elementary School Current
Classroom Volunteer
Mount Vernon Community Schools 2012-2014
Classroom Helper
Camp Hill United Methodist Church 2007-2011
Aid in the planning and coordination of Women’s Night Out-a women’s ministry
St. Marks Church, Vienna, VA 2000 – 2002
Facilitated class of four year olds who have lost a loved one to death or divorce, providing counsel and
support.
Family Visitation Center of Northwest Florida, Pensacola, FL 1997 – 1998
Board Member – Served as liaison between the Junior League of Pensacola and the Visitation Center
Committee. Developed the budget and helped write grant proposals. Supervised and documented court
ordered visitations.
St. Michael School, Pensacola, FL 1995 – 1997
Publicity Chair, Fund Development Committee Member, Medial Chair and Fall Festival Chair –
Chaired an aggressive publicity campaign and revised the fall festival format, which increased revenue.
Supervised and coordinated efforts of a core group of thirty volunteers resulting in 99% school
participation at the festival.
Children’s Home Society, Pensacola, FL 1994 – 1997
Chaired the societies’ major annual fundraiser, Ports of Call
Junior League of Pensacola, Pensacola, FL 1991 – 1998
Board Member – Chair, Community Resource Project Development.
American Red Cross, West Florida Chapter, Pensacola, FL 1991 – 1998
Co-Chair – Zoobilee, Chapters’ major annual fundraiser. Significantly increased revenues for the chapter.
Girl Scouts of America, Acworth, GA/Pensacola, FL 1988 – 1991 & 1996 – 1998
Girl Scout Leader

4. STRENGTHS
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to identify, develop and coordinate curriculum to meet the educational needs of diverse learners
Strong work ethic, detailed, organized, goal oriented
Proven success in initiating, developing and maintaining professional and community relationships.
References available upon request.
Training Log available upon request.