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Denise Smith

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.


Resourceful childcare worker with experience in providing quality care to children of all ages. Skilled in creating age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, emotional and social development. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Parnassus Preparatory School
10.2022 - Current
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and analogies during tutoring sessions.
  • Improved students'' understanding of mathematical concepts by utilizing visual aids, hands-on activities, and real-life applications.
  • Collaborated with other tutors to share best practices and develop effective teaching strategies for diverse learning styles.

Babysitter

Various Families
10.2022 - Current
  • Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
  • Completed Red Cross babysitting and CPR/AED certification course

Volunteer

Edinbrook Church
09.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe environment for children, conducting regular safety checks and addressing potential hazards promptly.
  • Promoted child development through active play, stimulating curiosity and fostering creativity with hands-on activities.
  • Supported each child''s emotional well-being by providing nurturing care and attentively listening to their concerns.

Leadership Student

Jr National Young Leaders Conferemce
06.2019 - 06.2019

Nominated by my teacher to participate in leadership training with teens from across the nation for 1 week

Education

High School Diploma -

Parnassus Preparatory School- Rhetoric
Maple Grove, MN
06.2025

Skills

  • Homework Assistance
  • Group tutoring
  • Study plan development
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Student Motivation
  • Confidence building

Hobbies/ Sports

- 4 years of high school volleyball- 1 year on varsity

- 2 years of basketball- 1 year on c-squad and 1 year on junior varsity

- 3 years of track and field- 1 year as a sprinter, 2 years as a thrower (shot put and discus)

- Loves baking, cooking, and painting

- 4 years in Model United Nations (including leadership roles)

- 3 years in Youth in Government

-2 years as a member of Parnassus' National Honors Society chapter 

- 7 years in Girl Scouts, including being a service unit delegate, selling cookies, working with younger Girl Scouts, and Take action projects

- member of nonprofit organization- Salone (Sierra Leone) Millennials

- member of the Sierra Leone Community in Minnesota's youth group- cultural programs and MN youth against tobacco

- participant of church youth group, SWAP (Students With A Passion) and youth group- Treehouse

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
Greek
Latin

Timeline

Tutor

Parnassus Preparatory School
10.2022 - Current

Babysitter

Various Families
10.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Edinbrook Church
09.2019 - Current

Leadership Student

Jr National Young Leaders Conferemce
06.2019 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Parnassus Preparatory School- Rhetoric
Denise Smith