Bridget Smith
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic Early Educator with a proven track record at KISD, skilled in relationship building and classroom management. Adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and effective parent communication. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment that promotes child development and individual growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Educator
KISD
09.2018 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive network for student success.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Teacher 1 -2 Yrs
Kids Kampus Preschool
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Floater
Lionheart
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Teachers Aide
West Valley Christian School
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Teachers Aide/Office Aide/Before & After School
Heart of the Valley Christian School
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
- Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
- Assisted teacher with classwork and student development.
- Monitored and engaged students during recess and lunch times.
- In charge of the Before and After School Programs for Elementary School students. Assisted with homework, monitored free time, and kept kids engaged. Provided books and games for student use.
- Communicated with parents.
Office Assistant/Kitchen Manager
Heart of the Valley Church
08.2006 - 04.2012
- Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating resources across multiple teams effectively.
- Coordinated meeting schedules and logistics, leading to smoother operations and better time management.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery of information.
- Facilitated smooth workflow by efficiently handling multiple administrative tasks simultaneously, prioritizing according to urgency and importance.
- Improved accuracy of meeting minutes, capturing detailed notes and distributing them promptly to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensured operational continuity, providing critical administrative support during staff absences and peak workload periods.
- Facilitated better customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns via phone and email.
- Fostered positive work environment, coordinating team-building activities and maintaining clean and organized office space.
- Improved office supply inventory management, reducing unnecessary expenditures by regularly auditing and ordering supplies.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
Education
None - General Studies
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CAHigh School Diploma - Music
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA06.1981
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Parent interaction
- Student engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Active listening
- Child development
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student interaction
- Practical learning
- Clear communication
- Empathy and patience
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Instructional planning
- Goal setting
Certification
All state required Early Education and Child Care trainings as well as CPR/First Aid.
Timeline
Early Educator
KISD
09.2018 - Current
Teacher 1 -2 Yrs
Kids Kampus Preschool
10.2017 - 09.2018
Floater
Lionheart
08.2016 - 09.2017
Teachers Aide
West Valley Christian School
06.2014 - 05.2016
Teachers Aide/Office Aide/Before & After School
Heart of the Valley Christian School
10.2012 - 05.2015
Office Assistant/Kitchen Manager
Heart of the Valley Church
08.2006 - 04.2012
None - General Studies
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma - Music
Santa Monica High School
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