Cassidy S. Smith
Dunwoody,GA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level psychology position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Previously a caring early childcare educator with experience over the past 8 years in early childhood instruction. Also, an expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Freedom Baptist Church, Daycare
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Collaborate on activities
- Supervision of children and cleaning
Volunteer
LINKS Elementary School
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Assisted teachers
- Reading to or explaining math problems to 4th & 5th graders
- Help teacher conducting learning activities
Cashier •Bagger
Jewels Osco
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Cashier/Hostess
Color Me Mine Seasonal
05.2014 - 08.2015
- Making event reservations and planning
- Personalization and finishing ceramics
- Packaging and organization of finish products
- Worked with large groups of kids (Park districts, schools, and birthday parties.)
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Assistant Teacher
Gina’s Unbelievable Learning Center
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
Private Nanny
Tiffany And Chris Wartman
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Co-Teacher
Lakeshore Schools
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Complied with mandated organizational and regulatory mandates to maintain patient safety and privacy.
- Prepared and organized notes and documentation
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Lakeshore Schools
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Co Teacher
Mother Goose Daycare
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Lead Infant Teacher
Weinstein School
03.2021 - Current
- Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat and safe.
- Used proper sanitizing techniques for toys, surfaces, and equipment.
- Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
- Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
- Adhered to parent preferences and legal requirements for feeding breastmilk, formula and solids to infants.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development Preschool Education
Harold Washington Chicago City College
Chicago, IL05.2019
Skills
- Classroom management
- Academic Material Selection
- Social Perceptiveness
- Parent Relations
- Family Involvement
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Problem solving
CPR Certified and First Aid
Timeline
Lead Infant Teacher
Weinstein School
03.2021 - Current
Co Teacher
Mother Goose Daycare
01.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Toddler Teacher
Lakeshore Schools
08.2020 - 12.2021
Co-Teacher
Lakeshore Schools
03.2018 - 03.2019
Private Nanny
Tiffany And Chris Wartman
06.2016 - 03.2018
Assistant Teacher
Gina’s Unbelievable Learning Center
02.2016 - 06.2016
Volunteer
LINKS Elementary School
02.2015 - 05.2015
Cashier/Hostess
Color Me Mine Seasonal
05.2014 - 08.2015
Cashier •Bagger
Jewels Osco
08.2013 - 05.2014
Volunteer
Freedom Baptist Church, Daycare
08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development Preschool Education
Harold Washington Chicago City College
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