Charlene Smoot
teacher
Bronx,New York
Summary
Education professional prepared to bring strong organizational skills and nurturing attitude to early childhood setting. Recognized for creating engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability in dynamic educational settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Addie Mae Collins Early Learn Program
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Supported classroom activities by preparing instructional materials and organizing learning environments.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and maintaining classroom routines.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, encouraging social and emotional development.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to support individual learning needs.
- Collaborated with parents to share insights on children's progress and behavior.
- Led small group activities to enhance language skills and cognitive development.
Teacher Assistant
My Little Palace Day Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assist/teach children daily lessons
- Help make lesson plans
- Pick up children from school
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MAXIMUS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Greet client
- File paperwork for the case managers
- Answer calls and reschedule clients
Teacher Assistant
Edo Child Head start Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assist/monitor/teach individuals engaging in daily chores
- Maintained accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities
- Provided direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
- Provided leisure/recreational activities for ages of 2 to 4 year old
- Performed related work as required
Teacher Assistant/Tutor
Brightside Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Maintained confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside of the school
- Provided direct and indirect instructional support to students in a positive environment
- Assisted with enrollment into program services and refers as appropriate, to various community resources as necessary
- Conducted meet & greet with parents to discuss their children's progress
- Followed directions given by head teacher or immediate supervisor
Receptionist
College of New Rochelle
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization outside playground activities; assists with the
- Screened and direct calls, take and relay messages prepare correspondence and documents
- Controlled inventory relevant to reception area barriers, and refers services as appropriate, or to various
- Organized conference and meeting room bookings receive and sort mail and deliveries
Education
High School Diploma - General Academia
Brooklyn College Academy
Coursework - Liberal Arts Social Science
LaGuardia Community College
Calmative Credits - Early Childhood Development
College of New Rochelle
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York, NY06-2027
Skills
- Early Intervention
- Intake
- Assessment
- Supportive Services
- Advocacy
- Community Recruitment
- Quality of Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Preventive Awareness
- Demonstrates Best Practices
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child development
- Health and safety
- Age-appropriate activities
- Activity planning
Timeline
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Addie Mae Collins Early Learn Program
03.2024 - 02.2025
Teacher Assistant
My Little Palace Day Center
01.2019 - 01.2020
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
MAXIMUS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Teacher Assistant
Edo Child Head start Center
01.2016 - 01.2017
Teacher Assistant/Tutor
Brightside Academy
01.2014 - 01.2016
Receptionist
College of New Rochelle
01.2013 - 01.2014
Coursework - Liberal Arts Social Science
LaGuardia Community College
Calmative Credits - Early Childhood Development
College of New Rochelle
High School Diploma - General Academia
Brooklyn College Academy
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Hudson Valley Community College