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Aerial Smith

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Friendly, knowledgeable, and highly motivated individual with a positive attitude and strong work ethics. Well-organized and resourceful with an adaptable nature, good planning skills and a desire to help students meet all educational goals. Looking for a challenging role at Miaplaza Inc.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic/Career Student Services Intern

Four Corners Charter School
Davenport, FL
08.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with administrative tasks related to student counseling, academic advising, and support services
  • Which included helping students with scheduling, organizing events, maintaining student records, and provided general support to the student services department
  • I worked under the supervision of the school counselor and student services coordinator to ensure receive the support and help needed to have a successful school and academic experience.
  • Review files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate records of all incoming requests for information or assistance from students.
  • Implement best practices in providing excellent academic service for students.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure that all needs of the student body were met.
  • Coordinate meetings between students, faculty, parents and administrators to discuss academic progress.
  • Provide guidance on academic requirements, graduation requirement and scholarship opportunities.
  • Managed crisis situations using de-escalation techniques when necessary.

ESE Teacher/Case Manager

Charter Schools USA
Davenport, FL
07.2019 - Current
  • Implemented in class and outside the classroom academic and social support services to students with IEPs
  • Oversee student support by managing and ensuring the delivery of all required services and accommodations.
  • Facilitate effective collaboration between Parents, Teachers, and staff to enhance support for students with disabilities.
  • Adapt curriculum to suit individual student abilities.
  • Assessed student performance through ongoing evaluations and testing.
  • Implemente behavior management strategies for classroom success.
  • Provide one-on-one instruction for students with disabilities.
  • Collaborate with other educators on IEP goals and progress.
  • Develope individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Enhance students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
  • Define and communicate rules and enforced through approved disciplinary methods.
  • Advocate for students during team meetings and conferences.
  • Develop inclusive lesson plans for diverse learning needs.
  • Instruct students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
  • Deliver tutoring sessions to help students grasp complex concepts in one-on-one settings.
  • Analyze student data and prescribed remediation and enrichment to meet learning needs.
  • Assess student progress through a variety of methods such as observations, tests, and portfolios.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades in order to track academic performance over time.
  • Adapt curriculum materials based on individual student needs and abilities.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities related to working with ESE students.
  • Facilitate small group and one-on-one instruction for ESE students.

Group Home Worker

Eagles nest facility
Lakeland, FL
07.2017 - Current
  • PRN- assist persons with disabilities, with basic life skills (bathing, feeding dressing), assist with office documentation , administer medication.
  • Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Use active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
  • Act as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.
  • Monitor progress and adjusted interventions accordingly.
  • Advocated for clients to access essential services.

Director of Programs

X- Tra Training Inc.
Lakeland, FL
12.2015 - Current
  • Responsibilities include:
  • Overseeing programs that are administered by X-tra Training Inc
  • Working with the executive director to create programs
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of programs, making adjustments as needed
  • Recruitment and Training of Volunteers
  • Attend community events in an effort to build and maintain positive relationships.

ESE Teacher

Polk County School Board
Lakeland, FL
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Responsible for ensuring students receive instructional time in a special education setting according to the state guidelines
  • I teach English Language Arts, Math, and US History
  • I also write IEPs and conduct meetings upon the yearly revaluation for each student.
  • Facilitated social skills lessons to promote peer interactions.
  • Enhanced students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills through hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other educators on IEP goals and progress.
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
  • Adapted curriculum to suit individual student abilities.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies for classroom success.
  • Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
  • Managed crisis situations using de-escalation techniques when necessary.

ESE Teacher

Osceola County School District
Poinciana, FL
01.2017 - 05.2018
  • Taught and supported ESE teachers in a regular education classroom environment
  • Collaborated with parents and support system to provide optimal educational opportunities
  • Provided support through comprehensive IEP documentation
  • Developed individual educational plans designed to promote educational, physical and social development.
  • Collaborated with other educators on IEP goals and progress.
  • Enhanced students' physical, behavioral and social skills through class activities.
  • Designed and delivered personalized learning for each student and advocated for student inclusion and success in general education environments.
  • Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.

Reading Teacher

New Beginning High School
Lakeland, FL
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Successfully oversaw the operations of a blended learning classroom
  • Incorporated computer-mediated activities to promote interactive and engaging learning experiences.
  • Aligned lessons with common core standards and delivered engaging instruction using diverse techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Increased student retention by actively engaging with the physical communities where our students reside.
  • Formed deep relationships with parents and students by engaging groups through conferences, emails, texts and phone calls.

TRUANCY OFFICER

New Beginnings High School
Lakeland, FL
06.2014 - 08.2015
  • Identified and addressed all student specific needs through reporting, resolving, and making referrals
  • Collaborated with school staff to develop truancy interventions for students
  • Maintained confidential customer and family records while preparing related reports.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while handling inquiries.
  • Trained new employees on company record-keeping procedures.
  • Collaborated with teams to update documentation standards.

FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services
Lakeland, FL
06.2011 - 01.2014
  • Provided on-site intervention to children, families, and primary caregiver(s)
  • Provided assistance, intervention, and education to address issues of abuse and neglect by facilitating access to services for substance abuse, adjustment and relationship problems
  • Worked closely with schools to promote student success.
  • Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development and trainings.
  • Used job-related software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
  • Built trust and rapport with victims of violent crimes by remaining calm and compassionate in variety of situations.
  • Maintained detailed case documentation per agency standards.
  • Demonstrated effective, culturally sensitive engagement with patients, families and partners.
  • Cultivated a safe environment where children could express themselves openly.
  • Monitored compliance with court orders or other requirements.
  • Participated in weekly staff meetings to discuss caseloads and best practices.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Help Is On the Way
Lakeland, FL
01.2009 - 03.2011
  • Managed a team of 5 to 10 employees at an Adult Day Training (ADT) facility
  • Assisted mentally disabled adults with learning basic office skills and basic job training.
  • Administered and trained staff while coordinating activities.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.

Education

Master of Education in School Counseling -

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Organizational Skills
  • Case Management
  • Training
  • Special Education
  • Case management (7 years)
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Classroom management
  • Special education
  • Training & development
  • Reading Endorsement
  • ESOL Endorsed
  • Customer service
  • Student Support
  • Behavior Management
  • Records Maintenance
  • Scheduling
  • Business Documentation
  • Meeting Coordination
  • Document Editing
  • Excellent Communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Adaptability
  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Reliability
  • Goal Setting
  • Staff Supervision
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Customer Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Classroom experience
  • Experience Working With Students
  • Tutoring
  • Autism Experience
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Special Needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Curriculum development
  • Academic advising
  • Writing skills
  • Ellucian
  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • ESE Certification, 07/01/20, 06/01/25
  • Business Education 6-12 Certification, 07/01/20, 06/01/25
  • Supported Employment Certification, Present
  • Best Practices Certification, Present
  • Teaching Certificate
  • Notary Public, 03/01/17, Present
  • Special Education Certification, 05/01/19, 05/01/27

Additional Information

COMPETENCIES Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to learn quickly Motivated, personable and dependable individual focused on results Flexible and adaptable Takes initiative to ensure a job gets done properly and efficiently Customer service skills Ability to follow instructions well and make decisions with no supervision Strong work ethics. Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Team player

Timeline

Academic/Career Student Services Intern

Four Corners Charter School
08.2023 - Current

ESE Teacher/Case Manager

Charter Schools USA
07.2019 - Current

ESE Teacher

Polk County School Board
08.2018 - 05.2019

Group Home Worker

Eagles nest facility
07.2017 - Current

ESE Teacher

Osceola County School District
01.2017 - 05.2018

Director of Programs

X- Tra Training Inc.
12.2015 - Current

Reading Teacher

New Beginning High School
08.2015 - 01.2017

TRUANCY OFFICER

New Beginnings High School
06.2014 - 08.2015

FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services
06.2011 - 01.2014

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Help Is On the Way
01.2009 - 03.2011

Master of Education in School Counseling -

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -

STRAYER UNIVERSITY

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