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Jennifer Smith

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Focused Group Home Manager with a background monitoring residents' health, scheduling appointments and delivering compassion and enthusiasm in all tasks. A highly collaborative individual with skills in effective communication, time management and overseeing daily residential operations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

Compassion House
08.2022 - Current
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Daily program management throughout the program lifecycle
  • Plan the overall program and monitor the progress
  • Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements
  • Coordinate the projects and their interdependencies
  • Manage and utilize resources across projects
  • Align deliverables to the program’s outcome
  • Manage the main program documents

Lead Teacher's Assistant

WeeCare Christian School
08.2002 - 05.2020
  • Enforced rules related to respect and personal responsibility in classroom.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Mentored new teachers on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Implemented assessment tools that monitored student progress throughout the year, allowing for targeted interventions when needed to close achievement gaps.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer learning opportunities within the classroom environment increasing collaboration among students and deepening understanding of material.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curricula.

Education

Child Development -

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR

CDA License - Child Development

CDA Association
02.2018

Diploma -

Farmington High School
Farmington, AR
05.1998

Skills

  • Utilization Management
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • Budget Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Relationship Building
  • Policy and Procedure Improvements
  • Program Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Volunteer Management
  • Scheduling and Planning
  • Team Training and Development

Trainings

  • Pride Training for Foster Care
  • CPR/ First Aid
  • Ethnic Hair Care
  • Internet Safety
  • Retaining & Supporting Foster Homes
  • How to Process Grief and When a Child LEaves a Home
  • Process of Adoption
  • Abuse Awareness
  • Meeting Developmental Needs
  • Strengthening Family Relationships
  • Attachment
  • Continuing Family Relationships
  • Conscience Discipline
  • Impact of Early Trauma

Timeline

Program Manager

Compassion House
08.2022 - Current

Lead Teacher's Assistant

WeeCare Christian School
08.2002 - 05.2020

Child Development -

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

CDA License - Child Development

CDA Association

Diploma -

Farmington High School

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