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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
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, NJ
08.2023

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
Bridget Smith