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Aki Coleman-Smith

Columbus,OH

Summary

Dedicated professional with a proven track record at Auntie Jaz's Learning and Enrichment Center, enhancing preschoolers' learning through innovative, play-based strategies. Skilled in compassionate caregiving and medication administration, I excel in creating nurturing environments that foster growth and development, ensuring each child's unique needs are met with attention and care. Personable preschool teacher with excellent class control and discipline. Focused on emotional, physical and social development within students. Detail-oriented and committed to forming meaningful relationships with children and families.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Aid

Self Employed Aid
01.2022 - Current
    • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring clients'' health conditions and promptly reporting any concerns to healthcare providers.
    • Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks and proper sanitation practices.
    • Managed clients'' finances responsibly, ensuring timely payment of bills and tracking expenses for budget planning purposes.
    • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular laundry services and linen changes.
    • Assisted in patients'' recovery process with physical therapy exercises prescribed by medical professionals.
    • Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized home care services tailored to individual needs.
    • Enhanced clients'' quality of life by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
    • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
    • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
    • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
    • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
    • Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Auntie Jaz's Learning and Enrichment Center LLC
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Supported the social-emotional development of students by implementing lessons on empathy, communication skills, and conflict resolution.
  • Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Education

High School Diploma -

Early College Academy
Columbus, OH
06.2025

Skills

  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Medical appointment scheduling
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Physical therapy support
  • Nutritional support
  • Patient assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Breathing treatments
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].

Certification

  • HCA - Home Care Aide

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

Auntie Jaz's Learning and Enrichment Center LLC
06.2025 - 08.2025

Home Aid

Self Employed Aid
01.2022 - Current

High School Diploma -

Early College Academy