Kimberly Smith
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Educational Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Educational Assistant accomplished in organizing teacher curricula, assisting with lessons and collaborating with other professionals to provide highest level of education for each student. Motivational and encouraging attitude which supports students' self-empowerment. Driven to provide academic and emotional guidance for diverse students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
Broolyn, NY
05.2013 - Current
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
Clerical Assistant Intern
Real Estate
Manhattan, NY
09.2010 - 10.2010
- Sorted and organized files, and reports.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Restocked office supplies and retrieved files for staff.
Clerk
Brookloyn Public Libary
Brookyln, NY
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Shelved books and scanned returned books
Education
No Degree - Teacher Education
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYNo Degree - Associates of Arts
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NYHigh School Diploma -
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers
New York, NY06.2008
Skills
- Curriculum-Based Lessons
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Small Group Support and Assistance
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Organizing and Distributing Materials
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Reinforcing Learning Concepts
- Classroom Management
- Art and Handcraft Demonstrations
- Grading and Reviewing Student Work
- Conflict Resolution
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- ClassDojo Software Experience
- Toddler-Preschool Age-Group Experience
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
Certification
- Licensed Paraprofessional
- NYC Pre-K Inspire professional learning session
- Certificate for TREP NYC D.O.E understanding Trauma and Trauma Responsive Educational Practices
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
05.2013 - Current
Clerical Assistant Intern
Real Estate
09.2010 - 10.2010
Clerk
Brookloyn Public Libary
06.2008 - 08.2009
No Degree - Teacher Education
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
No Degree - Associates of Arts
SUNY Empire State College
High School Diploma -
Murry Bergtraum High School For Business Careers
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