Aliza Smith
Austin,United States
Summary
Highly motivated and passionate education professional with a strong background in administrative work seeking the position of Executive Assistant at ClassDojo. A collaborative team player with exceptional communication skills, I am confident in my ability to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Support Coordinator
Texas Nursery And Landscape Association
07.2022 - Current
- Assisting Membership Manager and Education/Certification Director with special assignments, projects, and day-to-day tasks
- Maintained and verified accuracy of records and generated miscellaneous reports using Personify's McTrade database designed for member management and member value
- Assisting during the annual Nursery/Landscape EXPO Tradeshow
- Coordinating prospect and membership/certification mailings
- Creating all education meeting registration events
- Answering phone calls and providing customer support
Vintage Market Vendor
05.2021 - Current
- Refurbish old and used furniture
- Design and decorate interior 8' x 10' sized booth and display individual pieces thoughtfully
- Monitor and evaluate financial progress.
Sales Associate
Art Cetera
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed Art*Cetera's Instagram and Tiktok platforms
- Improved engagement with merchandise
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Managed financial transactions
- Took proper care of the entire garden center
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
Second Grade Teacher
Oak Park Elementary School
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Planned, prepared lesson plans that facilitate active learning experiences
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Used relevant technology to support instruction both in-person and virtually
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Preschool Teacher
Main Street United Methodist Church
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Employed a variety of techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.)
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Observed each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Developed a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
- Commended 3x by observer for having a warm, supportive presence
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
05.2020
Online Poshmark Store - undefined
PERSONAL PROJECTS - undefined
The University of Southern Mississippi
07.2017
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability Skills
- Board of Directors Support
- Office Administration
- Cross-Functional Teamwork Skills
- Database Maintenance
- Communications Support
- Management Support
- Problem-Solving
- Time-Management
- Instructing and Presenting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Project Support Coordinator
Texas Nursery And Landscape Association
07.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Art Cetera
01.2022 - 07.2022
Vintage Market Vendor
05.2021 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Oak Park Elementary School
08.2020 - 01.2021
Preschool Teacher
Main Street United Methodist Church
07.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
The University of Southern Mississippi
Online Poshmark Store - undefined
PERSONAL PROJECTS - undefined
The University of Southern Mississippi