Brandon Smith
West Haverstraw,NY
Summary
Lifelong public servant who embodies successful outcomes of students, clients, and patients alike.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, New York
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated student progress, graded assignments, and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Wrote course curriculum for our Paramedic Preparatory course.
- Participated in faculty meetings to align departmental goals and strategies, contributing to collaborative decision-making.
Paramedic
Rockland Paramedic Services
New City, NY
05.2013 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient care and continuity.
- Received Paramedic of the Year award in 2023 from the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
- Part of our community paramedicine program.
- Became an original member of Behavioral Health Response Team to address urgent mental health needs.
Mental Health Worker I
County of Rockland
Pomona, NY
08.2005 - 06.2013
- Assisted in managing acute psychiatric crises in an emergency unit.
- Facilitated therapeutic groups in partial hospitalization program to enhance participant coping skills.
- Supported individuals with mental health challenges through personalized interventions.
- Tasked with providing therapeutic conversation on The Rockland County suicide hotline.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Dominican University
Orangeburg, NY08-2023
Skills
- Mental health support
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- CPR Instructor
Certification
New York State Paramedic
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Borough of Manhattan Community College
01.2023 - Current
Paramedic
Rockland Paramedic Services
05.2013 - Current
Mental Health Worker I
County of Rockland
08.2005 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Education
Dominican University