Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Teacher

Justin Smith

Greensboro,NC

Summary

Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Educator
05.2022 - Current
  • Organize activities that follow curriculums that are age appropriate and academically engaging for students
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.

Retail• Sales Associate

Old Navy
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Performing transactions like sales and returns
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

Teacher

Childcare Network
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Educator• Teacher assistant

Children's Center
08.2015 - 11.2021
  • My responsibilities at the Children Center
  • Assisting the lead teacher with daily activities
  • Providing students with medical care and assistance
  • Providing a safe space that breeds fun and learning
  • Learned how to take care of students and their medical needs

Multi Machine Operator

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
11.2016 - 08.2020
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Education

Forsyth Tech Community College
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2013

Skills

  • Diligent worker
  • Dedicated
  • Collaborator
  • Great at communication
  • Willingness to learn and grow
  • Ambitious
  • Initiative-taking
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Preschool Programs
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Group Sessions
  • Providing Feedback
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills
  • Teacher Support
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Educational Support
  • Special Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Family Involvement
  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Daily Cleaning and Sanitation
  • Cognitive Disabilities Knowledge
  • Observations and Assessments
  • Behavior Modification
  • Public Speaking
  • Activity Planning
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Different Learning Styles
  • Community Engagement
  • Language Skills Development
  • Classroom Observation
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Student-Centered Learning
  • SMART Board Aptitude
  • Classroom management
  • Student-centered learning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student engagement
  • Special education
  • Child development

Accomplishments

  • Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Childcare Network in 2022 and 2023.
  • Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
  • Nominated for teacher of year from Childcare Network 2023

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Training - 2023-2026
  • Certified Forklift driver , Pepsi CO. - 2019

Timeline

Teacher

Educator
05.2022 - Current

Teacher

Childcare Network
11.2021 - 05.2022

Retail• Sales Associate

Old Navy
06.2021 - 12.2022

Multi Machine Operator

Pepsi Bottling Ventures LLC
11.2016 - 08.2020

Educator• Teacher assistant

Children's Center
08.2015 - 11.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Education

Forsyth Tech Community College

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