Kendall Smith
8606 Accokeek St ,Laurel
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
Lanham, MD
07.2018 - 09.2021
- I greet customers with a smile and help with anything they need then ring them up
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
Teacher's Assistant
Edified Prepatory Christmas academy
Upper Marlboro, MD
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
Teacher Assistant
Columbia Academy
Columbia, MD
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Assist the kids in activities, nap time, snack/lunch, diaper changing, and staying organized
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Assisted children at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices.
Teacher Assistant
Bethesda country day school
Bethesda, MD
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
Nanny
Roy’s family
Alexandria, VA
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
Registered Behavior Technician
ABA therapy
Waldorf, MD
12.2022 - 02.2023
- I would interact with a Client and collect date
- Collected and analyzed data and monitored progress and efficacy of individualized treatment plans.
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
Teacher Assistant
Congregation Etz Hayim Preschool
Arlington, VA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
Assistant Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
Lanham, MD
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Designed and executed lesson plans to foster student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
- Partnered with lead teachers to evaluate student progress and refine instructional strategies.
- Facilitated maintenance of a classroom environment that fosters learning and creativity.
- Guided new assistant teachers in effective classroom management and best practices.
- Facilitated educational activities that enhanced social, emotional, and cognitive development among students.
- Streamlined organization of materials and resources for daily lessons to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Registered Behavior Technician
Verbal Beginnings
Millersville, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to enhance client skills and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess client progress and adjust strategies effectively.
- Monitored and documented client behavior data for accurate analysis and reporting.
- Trained new staff on ABA techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Managed crisis situations with professionalism, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved while adhering to established protocols.
Education
Prince Georges Community College
Lanham, MD6 2023
Skills
Skills Development
Behavior Modeling
Relationship Building
Problem-Solving
Team Collaboration
Effective Listening
Interpersonal and Social Skills
Verbal and Written Communication
Creative and Resourceful
Experiential Learning
Social skills development
Natural environment training
Data collection and analysis
Behavioral support
Decision-making
Crisis intervention
Coordinating care
Certification
Childcare (4 years)
Classroom Management (3 years)
Toddler Care (8 years)
Experience with Children (10+ years)
Teaching (2 years)
Early Childhood Education
Infant Care (2 years)
Babysitting (7 years)
Organizational Skills (10+ years)
Merchandising (3 years)
Communication skills (5 years)
Phone etiquette (2 years)
Nannying
Caregiving
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Verbal Beginnings
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
08.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher Assistant
Congregation Etz Hayim Preschool
02.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
ABA therapy
12.2022 - 02.2023
Nanny
Roy’s family
12.2021 - 12.2022
Teacher Assistant
Bethesda country day school
03.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher Assistant
Columbia Academy
12.2020 - 04.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Edified Prepatory Christmas academy
05.2019 - 10.2019
Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
07.2018 - 09.2021
Prince Georges Community College