Edward Smith
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated Teaching Assistant focused on supporting faculty with classroom needs. Successful at maintaining clean and organized supplies, planning activities and leading field trips. Excellent tutor, record keeper and multitasker. Goal-oriented Teacher's Assistant caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Passionate Teaching Assistant offering 6-year's background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Board Of Education
09.2016 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency. Over 40 Hrs Weekly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher
Assistant Manager
Majestic Cleaning Service
03.2006 - 11.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations. Over 40 Hrs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
Personal Care Assistant
Concepts Of Independence
01.2001 - 08.2010
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship. 40HRS.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY01.2026
Skills
- New Software Experience
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Class Coordination
- Tutor Students
- Instructional Exhibits and Displays
- Cpr/First Aid Certification
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Behavior Redirection
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- No Child Left Behind Requirement
- Lesson Planning and Preparation
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Board Of Education
09.2016 - Current
Assistant Manager
Majestic Cleaning Service
03.2006 - 11.2020
Personal Care Assistant
Concepts Of Independence
01.2001 - 08.2010
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
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