Bridget Smith
Closter,NJ
Summary
Resilient Teacher's Assistant familiar with challenges associated with teaching children with individual behavioral, emotional, learning, and special needs. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
REGION III VALLEY REGIONAL PROGRAM
Norwood, NJ
05.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with head teachers, case managers, therapists, and other teaching assistants to design and implement support for students with various behaviors
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Led small groups in planned activities, projects, and lessons.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
HR/Legal Intern
AETREX WORLDWIDE, INC.
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyzed legal information and proofread material for errors
- Helped with recruitment by posting job openings, screening resumes, & scheduling/attending interviews
- Collaborated with teammates to develop company guidelines, procedures, and policies
- Worked on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Teacher's Aide
CAROUSEL EARLY LEARNING CENTER
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Maintained hygiene of students by changing diapers and handwashing
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities
- Prepared classroom for naptime
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards, and visitors
- Enforced rules as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ08.2023
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Individualized Instruction
- Emotional Regulation
- Behavior Management
- Inclusive Education
- IEP Collaboration
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Behavioral Plan Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Teacher Assistance
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Safety Care Certified
Certification
Safety Care Certified
CPR Certified
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
REGION III VALLEY REGIONAL PROGRAM
05.2022 - Current
HR/Legal Intern
AETREX WORLDWIDE, INC.
06.2021 - 08.2021
Teacher's Aide
CAROUSEL EARLY LEARNING CENTER
12.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The College of New Jersey