Spectrum of Support (Autism parent group) Member
Jessica McMurtry Smith
Special Education Co-Teacher
Waycross,GA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
2
2
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Co-Teacher
Education
Wacona Elementary
Waycross, GA
10.2018 - Current
- (45+ hours per week, Work with General Education teacher to facilitate learning across all levels of achievement and areas of need.
- Implement IEP accommodations and progress monitor goals.
- Create annual IEPs for caseload.
- Law Enforcement.
Probation Officer
CSRA Probation
Waycross, GA
04.2017 - 09.2018
- (45+ hours per week, Ensure misdemeanor criminal offenders comply with the requirements of the court; Monitor offenders' activities, help with employment, assist Offenders with acquiring GED classes, Risk Reduction School, and court-mandated counseling or treatment for substance abuse/other mental health issues; execute drug screens and record results; take Offenders to court for Revocation Hearings or Plea court; collect any court assigned fines as well as Supervision Fees.
Lead Server
Steeplechase Grille
Vidalia, GA
10.2012 - 06.2016
- Greet guests in timely manner, suggest beverage, alcohol selection, and appetizer, transport items, guide guest through ordering process with suggestions and question answering, transfer order to computer POS system, verify with kitchen order was placed, check back with guest, distribute entrees, suggest dessert and after dinner beverages, deliver check, collect payment, welcome guests back.
Shift-Leader
Management
Ruby Tuesday Vidalia GA
01.2011 - 09.2012
- Direct other employees through their daily routines.
- Interact with customers to make sure that they have a satisfactory experience.
- Training employees properly and adhering to company policies.
- Ensures staff performs required duties; Run daily reports, countdown drawers, collect server cash outs, and create bank deposit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southern University
08.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
East Georgia State College
01.2014 - 07.2014
Skills
Microsoft Office applications: Outlook Express, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Google Applications (including Classroom and Meets)
Progress Monitoring
Supervision of 25 students
Co-Teaching
Student records management
Certification
Georgia Teaching Certificate
Interests
Timeline
Special Education Co-Teacher
Education
Wacona Elementary
10.2018 - Current
Probation Officer
CSRA Probation
04.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Georgia Southern University
08.2014 - 05.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
East Georgia State College
01.2014 - 07.2014
Lead Server
Steeplechase Grille
10.2012 - 06.2016
Shift-Leader
Management
Ruby Tuesday Vidalia GA
01.2011 - 09.2012