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Heather Smith

Clanton

Summary

Dynamic preschool teacher with a proven track record at Chilton County Board of Education, skilled in differentiated instruction and social-emotional learning. Adept at fostering a nurturing environment, I successfully developed innovative lesson plans that enhanced student engagement and supported special needs children, while maintaining effective communication with parents.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool Teacher

Chilton County Board Of Education
08.2015 - Current
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
  • Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
  • Established positive relationships with students and families.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
  • Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
  • Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
  • Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Chilton County Board Of Education
08.2004 - 08.2015
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
  • Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
  • Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
  • Understood and acclimated to teacher's routine to provide classroom coverage.
  • Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
  • Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
  • Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
  • Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.

Education

Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
08-2022

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
12-2014

Skills

  • Social skill building
  • Daycare management
  • Arts and crafts aptitude
  • Afterschool program leadership
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Social skills development
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Special needs support
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent communication
  • Effective listening
  • Child development
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Observational skills
  • Adept at working with special needs children
  • Schedule creation and maintenance
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Behavior management
  • Special education
  • Calm and patient
  • Certified in early childhood education
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Classroom organization

Accomplishments

Early Childhood LETRS Certified

Teaching Strategies GOLD Certified

  • Worked one-on-one with neurodiversity student with autism.

Timeline

Preschool Teacher

Chilton County Board Of Education
08.2015 - Current

Special Education Paraprofessional

Chilton County Board Of Education
08.2004 - 08.2015

Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Language

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Special Education

Auburn University Montgomery

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