Deanna Smith
Carteret,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and service-oriented professional with extensive experience in education, child development, and program management. Skilled in building inclusive, developmentally
appropriate environments that promote academic, social, and emotional growth. Proven ability to lead staff, design engaging enrichment programs, and maintain compliance with state and school regulations. Passionate about fostering strong school–community partnerships and supporting students and families through high-quality programming.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Carteret School District
Carteret NJ
09.2014 - Current
Taught a variety of
lessons from different content areas, effectively teaching students of varied academic/age levels and diverse cultural backgrounds. Instruct classes of as many as 30 students; communicate with teachers, administration, and parents; and build a positive rapport with students from the Carteret School
District (K-12)
Childcare; Before/After Care Supervisor
YMCA Metuchen/Edison
Avenel NJ
08.2011 - 07.2014
Head teacher for before/after care. Provide
homework assistance and supervised games and enrichment activities to keep
children safe and engaged each day (K-8). Also, Teacher Assistant in the
pre-school during the day (2-4 years old)
Manager/Lifeguard
Woodbridge Township
Port Reading, NJ
05.2009 - 08.2016
Manager in
Woodbridge Township during the summer at a pool. Supervised aquatic staff while ensuring proper operation of water-based systems. Did weekly schedule,
Taught swim lessons to students from Bowtie Pool
camp/children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/ Community Mental Health
Ramapo College of NJ
2016
Associate of Arts - Education
Middlesex County College
2014
Skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Trained in indicators of child abuse
- Varied lesson plans
- Managing classroom for diverse populations
- Outstanding social skills
- Positive reinforcement
- Creative learning strategies
- Effective time management
Certification
Substitute Teaching CertificationAmerican Red Cross:
LifeguardingAmerican Red Cross:
CPR/AED for Lifeguards American Red Cross:
Lifeguarding/First Aid American Red Cross- Blood borne Pathogens Training American Red Cross- Asthma
Inhaler Training AAmerican Red Cross- Administering
Emergency Oxygen American Red Cross- Epinephrine
Auto-Injector Training
Activities
Softball at Middlesex
County College
Social Work Club at Ramapo College of NJ
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Carteret School District
09.2014 - Current
Childcare; Before/After Care Supervisor
YMCA Metuchen/Edison
08.2011 - 07.2014
Manager/Lifeguard
Woodbridge Township
05.2009 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/ Community Mental Health
Ramapo College of NJ
Associate of Arts - Education
Middlesex County College