Hi, I’m
Jill Smith
Omaha,NE
Summary
My experience includes assisting in classrooms settings supporting students, designing kitchens/living spaces and working with clients. I utilize effective communications and organizational skills to perform to the best of my ability.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Westside 66 - Prairie Lane Elementary
SPED Educational Assistant
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed relationships with students, building trust and mutual respect to create a positive space for the student to learn.
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with our special education teachers.
Omaha Public Schools - Picotte Elementary
Library Paraprofessional
02.2019 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Collaborated with the head librarian in creating lessons to build the students knowledge of different genres.
- Was given the freedom to create displays to encourage the students to read.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
Consolidated Kitchens and Fireplaces
Kitchen and Bath Designer
10.2007 - 08.2015
Job overview
- Design experience in commercial buildings / condominiums, but also with residential clients.
- Worked closely with Commercial Supervisor conducting client consultations.
- Communicated with both clients and contractors from beginning to end of project.
- Optimized use of space in kitchen and bath designs by incorporating creative storage solutions.
- Commercial projects began in the bidding stage, design, and if chosen, executed the design plans.
- Commerical projects included bidding, excel worksheets to track bid price and finished price to stay in budget given.
Education
University of NebraskaNE
Bachelor of Science from Interior Design
05-2007
Southern Illinois University, EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
12-2002
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Teacher support
- Behavioral support
- Client consultation
- Budgeting and estimating
- Detail-oriented
Timeline
SPED Educational Assistant
Westside 66 - Prairie Lane Elementary
08.2023 - Current
Library Paraprofessional
Omaha Public Schools - Picotte Elementary
02.2019 - 05.2023
Kitchen and Bath Designer
Consolidated Kitchens and Fireplaces
10.2007 - 08.2015
University of Nebraska
Bachelor of Science from Interior Design
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
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