Keron Smith
Lake Worth
Summary
Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Professional with strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance Counsellor
Broadleaf All Age School
01.2003 - 01.2024
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Advocated for student needs, resulting in adaptation of school policies to better support student well-being.
Teacher
Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf
09.1994 - 09.1996
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, coaching various sports teams and coordinating tournaments.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a sense of belonging within the physical education environment.
- Championed inclusive practices within classes, accommodating special needs students effectively into various activities.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
- Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
Youth Sports Coordinator, Porus District
Ministry Of Education
09.2006 - 08.2018
- Increased volunteer engagement by creating opportunities for parents to contribute their skills in coaching or other essential roles within the program structure.
- Tracked participant progress throughout the season using digital tools that facilitated data analysis and informed coaching decisions.
- Streamlined program registration process to increase efficiency and participant satisfaction.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds towards necessary equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
Parenthood Counselor
Women’s Centre
07.2000 - 08.2002
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
- Designed culturally-sensitive interventions tailored to each client''s background and experiences.
- Worked closely with families to support clients in their recovery process and strengthen relationships among family members.
- Supported clients in development of healthy coping strategies, leading to improved life management skills.
- Enhanced family dynamics by providing family counseling sessions.
- Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans for improved mental health outcomes.
- Led psychoeducational groups to increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues.
Internship Counseling
Knox Community College
09.2000 - 08.2001
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Parish Supervisor
Christian Evangelism Fellowship
08.1996 - 08.1998
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Pastor
Spring Ground & Beulah Missionary Churches
11.1994 - 03.2020
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
Maintenance Technician
Castle Group ltd.
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
Education
Teaching Diploma - Religious Education
University of West Indies Collab Church Teachers College
40 Manchester Road, Mandeville, Jamaica01.2013
Master of Arts - Family Counseling
Luther Rice Seminary/University
3038 Evans Mill Rd, Stonecrest, GA01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Theology, Guidance & Counseling
Jamaica Theology Seminary
8, 14-16 West Ave, Kingston, Jamaica01.2002
Diploma - Theology
Jamaica Bible College & Community Institute
2FWP+7HV, Mandeville, Jamaica01.1993
High School Diploma -
B.B. Coke High School
W95W+4FJ, Junction, Jamaica01.1985
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Coaching experience
- Team management
- Parent communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Counseling
- Mental health support
- Self-care strategies
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Psychoeducation
Certification
- Special Education Unit, Ministry of Education Youth & Culture/UNICEFT
- Social Sector Development Project- Workshop for Primary & All Age School Teachers, Grade 1-3
- Security License of Florida, 08/10/24
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Castle Group ltd.
03.2024 - 03.2025
Youth Sports Coordinator, Porus District
Ministry Of Education
09.2006 - 08.2018
Guidance Counsellor
Broadleaf All Age School
01.2003 - 01.2024
Internship Counseling
Knox Community College
09.2000 - 08.2001
Parenthood Counselor
Women’s Centre
07.2000 - 08.2002
Parish Supervisor
Christian Evangelism Fellowship
08.1996 - 08.1998
Pastor
Spring Ground & Beulah Missionary Churches
11.1994 - 03.2020
Teacher
Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf
09.1994 - 09.1996
Teaching Diploma - Religious Education
University of West Indies Collab Church Teachers College
Master of Arts - Family Counseling
Luther Rice Seminary/University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology, Guidance & Counseling
Jamaica Theology Seminary
Diploma - Theology
Jamaica Bible College & Community Institute
High School Diploma -
B.B. Coke High School
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