Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
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Autumn Smith

Heflin

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in child development from Jacksonville State University, excelling in safety supervision and classroom management. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with parents and students, enhancing emotional and social growth. Skilled in critical thinking and organization, dedicated to creating nurturing environments for optimal learning outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Development Center

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed relations with parents, exceeding expectations for customer satisfaction.
  • Preformed daily check-ins with children to ensure health and safety, and work closely with parents to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Leading a highly motivated team of volunteers within the program who could act as mentors and role models.
  • Created a loving, safe environment for children by establishing a social, emotional, and physical growth through intentional teaching and play.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Ashland Elementary School
Ashland
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Collaborated with speech therapist, social workers, and physical therapist to meet students' unique needs.
  • Prepared displays of students' work to encourage development and self-esteem.
  • Supported students with emotional and behavioral concerns to help develop effective social skills.
  • Supervised students in classrooms, cafeterias, and outdoor facilitates to maintain students safety and wellbeing.
  • Maintain classrooms and learning facilities by preparing computers, paper handouts, and other learning materials.

Cashier/Deli Worker

Hueys Grocery
Woodland
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Manged deli by cleaning, preparing food, and servicing customers.
  • Bagged and packaged customer order and purchases.
  • Adhered to all cash handling policies and procedures.
  • Processed cash register transactions by inputting product costs and giving back change.
  • Obtained thorough knowledge of products sold to assist customers in locating and purchasing items.

Cook and Waitress

HomeTeam Pizzeria
Wedowee
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Worked with kitchen crew.
  • Observed all safety and sanitation requirements for food preparation and handling.
  • Explained daily menu offerings, drink specials, and seasonal items and recommend options based on customer preferences.
  • Collected payments from customers.
  • Checked with customers to ensure satisfaction and correct any issues.
  • Took orders, made drinks, and cleaned tables after guests' departures.

Cashier/Customer Service

WM Grocery
Wedowee
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the start of each shift and balanced drawer at the end of each shift.
  • Processed checks, debit and credit cards, EBTs, WIC checks, refunds, product coupons, and gift certificates.
  • Assisted customers with locating items, answering questions and providing direction and service.
  • Retuned non-purchased products to shelves and preformed general merchandising functions.
  • Verified prices and calculated totals using scanners and point of sale (POS) systems.
  • Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodland High School
Woodland, AL
05.2016

Completed majority of core classes -

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Skills

  • Child development and lesson planning
  • Safety supervision
  • Classroom management
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • First aid and CPR
  • Positive attitude
  • Decision making
  • Organization and time management

Certification

  • Emergency Care and Safety Institute -January 2025
  • CCDF 1: Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, Including Immunizations (HSUP)(i) -June 2025
  • CCDF 2: SIDS Prevention and Safe Sleep Practices (HSUP)(i) -June 2025
  • CCDF 3: Administration of Medication (HSUP)(i) -June 2025
  • CCDF 4: Prevention and Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions (HSUP)(i) -June 2025
  • CCDF 5: Building and Physical Premises Safety (HSUP)(i) -June 2025
  • CCDF 6: Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma (HSUP)(i)
  • CCDF 7: Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning for Natural and Man-Caused Events (HSUP)(c)- June 2025
  • CCDF 8: Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials Including Correct Disposal od Bio-Contaminants (HSUP)(e)-June 2025
  • CCDF 10: Basic First Aid and CPR (HSUP)(i) -June 2025
  • CCDF 11: Child Abuse and Neglect (HSUP)(i) -June 2025
  • Feed Me Words-Partnering With Parents to Pro Language Nutrition -April 2025
  • Help Me Grow Alabama-Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Third Edition ( ASQ-3) and social Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ-2)-January 2025
  • Feed Me Words-Trauma Informed Practices - October 2024
  • Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
  • Child Development Center Jacksonville State University "Learning to Connect" -January 2025
  • Child Care Central-The Importance of Supervision in Child Care- January 2024
  • Cox Campus- Talk With Me Baby: TWMB @ Preschools -November 2022
  • Cox Campus- An Ecosystem Approach to Developing the Foundation for REading in the Early Years- February 2023
  • Cox Campus- Course 1: Instructional Coaching for Change in Children's Futures-February 2023

Accomplishments

  • Jacksonville State University- College of Education & Professionals Studies-Outstanding Staff Member of the Month-December 2023

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Child Development Center

Jacksonville State University
08.2022 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Ashland Elementary School
08.2021 - 05.2022

Cashier/Deli Worker

Hueys Grocery
10.2018 - 09.2019

Cook and Waitress

HomeTeam Pizzeria
11.2017 - 10.2018

Cashier/Customer Service

WM Grocery
10.2016 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Woodland High School

Completed majority of core classes -

Jacksonville State University

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