Heather Smith
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
Milestones Early Learning Center
Maple Grove, MN
10.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social growth.
- Implemented curriculum improvements based on student assessments and feedback.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and development goals.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
- Managed classroom activities, ensuring safety and adherence to state regulations.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
Teacher's Aide
Primrose Schools of Maple Grove
Maple Grove, MN
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted lead teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans for diverse learning styles.
- Supported classroom management by fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all students.
- Facilitated individual and small group activities to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Organized educational materials and resources to support curriculum delivery effectively.
- Trained new aides in classroom protocols, ensuring consistent support for teaching staff.
- Supported teachers in creating differentiated instruction materials, catering to diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in the development of engaging lesson plans, resulting in improved student understanding and retention.
Teaching Assistant
Peter Pan Preschool
2195 Rolling Green Ln, North Mankato, MN 56003
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Supported classroom activities, and reviewing work.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
Assistant Coach
Just For Kix
722 Sunrise Dr, St.Peter, MN 56082
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Manager
Jakes Pizza
119 Broadway Ave, St.Peter, MN 56082
04.2016 - 10.2022
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
- Deliver product in a timely manner
- Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
- Completing end of day deposits
Resident Assistant
Ecumen
700 Knight St, St.Peter, MN 56082
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Peter High School
100 Lincoln Drive, St.Peter, MN 5608206-2017
Skills
- Stress Management
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Performance Improvement
- Behavior Redirection
- Setting Up Activities
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- First Aid
- Supervising Student Activities
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Schedule Preparation
- First Aid Knowledge
- Resident Care Standards
- Vital Signs Collection
- CPR Certified
- Childcare needs
- Lesson planning
- Activity planning
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Behavior modeling
- Parent-teacher communication
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certified
Currently working on completing my CDA
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Milestones Early Learning Center
10.2024 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Primrose Schools of Maple Grove
08.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Coach
Just For Kix
09.2019 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
Peter Pan Preschool
04.2019 - 07.2023
Resident Assistant
Ecumen
04.2019 - 10.2019
Manager
Jakes Pizza
04.2016 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
St. Peter High School