Halayna Smith-Bedell
Saint Albans,VT
Summary
I am enthusiastic and dedicated to my education goals. I focus on my communication skills, as well as my interpersonal skills. I am confident within my skills as an educator and mentor to children. I have taken the time to develop relationships that have allowed me to learn and grow as an individual. I have gained problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and communication skills throughout my many years in the child care field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor
DREAM
09.2023 - Current
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as a role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
K-8 Substitute Teacher
Saint Albans City School
08.2022 - Current
- Worked in K-8 classrooms as head teacher and as classroom para educator
- Worked lunch duties (Monitoring student behavior, cleaning up, and releasing students)
- Bus duty
- Supported diverse learners by modifying lesson plans and instructional strategies to meet individual needs.
Camp Counselor
Tyler Place Family Resort
05.2020 - Current
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
K-4 Para Educator
Saint Albans City School
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted students in achieving academic goals by providing one-on-one support.
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
- Assisted teachers in managing classrooms effectively by maintaining clear expectations, enforcing rules consistently, and reinforcing positive behavior choices.
- Monitored student classrooms and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies, Anthropology, Sociology
Saint Michaels College
Colchester, VT05.2025
High School Diploma -
Bellows Free Academy Union High School
Saint Albans, VT05.2019
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Relationship Building
- Elementary Education
- Special Education
- Parent Interaction
- Conflict Resolution
- Cooperative Learning Experience
- Documentation And Reporting
- Schedule Management
Certification
- CPR Certified
- First Aid
Timeline
Mentor
DREAM
09.2023 - Current
K-8 Substitute Teacher
Saint Albans City School
08.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
Tyler Place Family Resort
05.2020 - Current
K-4 Para Educator
Saint Albans City School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies, Anthropology, Sociology
Saint Michaels College
High School Diploma -
Bellows Free Academy Union High School
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