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Dearjah Smith

Hartford,CT

Summary

Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraeducator, Special Education

CREC River street school
Windsor, CT
10.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to establish a conducive learning atmosphere.
  • Delivered personalized instruction to students with disabilities, fostering their acquisition of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Contributed to the development of personalized behavior management plans for students based on their individual needs.
  • Attended IEP meetings, developed intervention strategies and communicated results to faculty members.
  • Assumed responsibility for class of special education students in the absence of lead teacher.

Classroom Teacher's Aide

Solterra Academy FTN CT Holdings
New Britain, CT
04.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supplied targeted instruction to students requiring supplementary assistance with coursework.
  • Supported classroom teacher in creating effective lesson plans.
  • Ensured accurate assessment of student performance by tracking progress and communicating findings.
  • Managed student behavior in various settings including the classroom.

Scheduling Coordinator

The Keys home care
Farmington, Ct
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure they are aware of their shifts and any changes that may occur.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding schedule changes or availability of services and products.
  • Ensured accuracy of payroll information by verifying employee hours worked against timesheets submitted at the end of each pay period.

Behavioral Job Coach

Vinfen Corporation
Windsor, CT
05.2017 - 05.2022
  • Documented clients' behaviors in accordance with agency guidelines for quality assurance.
  • Analyzed environmental triggers that lead to behavioral issues, implementing strategies for effective management.
  • Collaborated with vocational training programs to improve clients' employability skills.
  • Ensured clients received continuous support, guiding them in their job performance and progression.

Residential Counselor

Vinfen Corporation
Windsor, CT
05.2017 - 05.2022
  • Documented observations of client progress, notifying supervisors of any behavioral changes.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Implemented behavioral interventions designed to modify or reduce problematic behaviors.
  • Supervised medication administration according to physician instructions.
  • Provided guidance and support to clients in need of assistance with daily living skills.

Residential Counselor

Commuity residence inc
Newington, CT
10.2015 - 01.2018
  • Maintained accurate records of client information including medical histories, medications administered, counseling sessions attended.
  • Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Provided guidance and support to clients in need of assistance with daily living skills.
  • Prepared meals and assisted clients with laundry and household chores.

Receptionist

community residence inc
Newington, CT
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations.
  • Handled mail distribution, including sorting and forwarding incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.

Education

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School
Windsor, CT
06-2013

Skills

  • Behavioral plan management
  • Classroom support
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Client Advocacy
  • Daily Living Skills Instruction
  • Mental Health Disorders
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Document Control
  • Data Entry
  • First Aid Training

Timeline

Paraeducator, Special Education

CREC River street school
10.2023 - Current

Scheduling Coordinator

The Keys home care
10.2022 - 10.2023

Classroom Teacher's Aide

Solterra Academy FTN CT Holdings
04.2022 - 10.2023

Behavioral Job Coach

Vinfen Corporation
05.2017 - 05.2022

Residential Counselor

Vinfen Corporation
05.2017 - 05.2022

Receptionist

community residence inc
06.2016 - 01.2017

Residential Counselor

Commuity residence inc
10.2015 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Windsor High School
Dearjah Smith