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
Springdale, AR
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
Fayetteville, AR
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, ARCDA License - Child Development
CDA Association
02.2018
Diploma -
Farmington High School
Farmington, AR05.1998
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