Gwenykka Smith
Penn Yan
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Penn Yan Central School District
Penn Yan
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom activities.
- Supported students with learning tasks and provided individual attention.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Flexible with schedule changes.
Substitute Teacher
Penn Yan Central School District
Penn Yan
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Implemented lesson plans to maintain classroom engagement and learning continuity.
- Supervised student behavior to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and instructional support as needed.
- Flexible with schedules, and filling in wherever was needed for that day.
Summer Youth Employee
Yates County Workforce Development
Penn Yan
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Youth Employee at Penn Yan Public Library via Summer Youth Employment Program
- Helped librarians stock books
- Planned and followed through with various programs for youth during the summertime
- Made sure all areas of the library were neat and tidy
- Assisted with the Summer Youth Reading Program table. Checked youth into the program, assisted with their reading logs, and helped them pick out their free books.
Education
Penn Yan Academy
Penn Yan, NYSkills
- Public Speaking Skills
- Time Management
- Flexibility
- Engagement
- Attention to Detail
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Guest Service Gold Certification (earned via Summer Youth Employment Program)
Affiliations
- Streamer and Content Creator on her free time
- Edits videos for herself and others
- Loves playing video games
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Penn Yan Central School District
11.2023 - 06.2024
Substitute Teacher
Penn Yan Central School District
09.2022 - 11.2023
Summer Youth Employee
Yates County Workforce Development
06.2017 - 08.2017
Penn Yan Academy