Kimberly Smith
Peterborough,NH
Summary
A highly motivated individual with a desire to work with children to improve their quality of life. Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations. 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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Regulation Teacher
Conant Middle Highschool
09.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Parent Aide
Millcreek family counseling
05.2018 - 11.2020
- I aide parents in meeting the goals and expectations setforth by DCYF to hopefully reunify with their children
- A set amount of time is spent counseling and teaching parenting as well as supervising court approved visits with their biological children
- Summary and assessments are taken daily and reported back to CASA as well as dcyf caseworker
- Promoted healthy family functioning by modeling appropriate interactions during supervised visits between parents and children.
- Enhanced family dynamics by conducting in-home assessments and identifying areas of improvement for parenting skills.
- Improved parent-child relationships by providing guidance on effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Evaluated client progress over time through regular feedback sessions, adjusting interventions as needed to maximize effectiveness.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Merrimack Middle School
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Implements instructional and behavioral plans, activities and classroom accommodations as stated in individual students plan
- Instructs and/or assists students in basic life skills, general behavior and organizational skills
- Assists students in the use of computers, adaptive and/or augmentative communications
- Daily accommodations for students such as reading text aloud, scribing, repeating directions and prompting
- Aid in the math resource room, administering tests and quizzes
- Redirects student's corrections their behavior and processing through behavioral infractions
- Collaborates between Special Education dept., caseworkers and teachers to offer proper steps and needs for child's needs
Kids Ministry Lead
Granite United Church
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Oversee the Lessons and scheduling of 42 teachers
- Set up and break down a portable learning environment weekly
- Maintains and oversees the connections of 55-60 students ages ranging 6 mos
- - 13yrs
- Reach out and correspond with families
Front of House Trainer
Carrabbas Italian Grill
09.2008 - 04.2017
- Head bartender and Trainer, oversaw liquor inventory, Cash Drawers and closing duties
- Head Server, Head wait (handles all servers nightly payouts and balance of nightly sales)
- Certified trainer in charge of implementing Corporate policy and standards
Education
Bachelor's - Child Psychology focus on child development
SNHU
Manchester, NH10.2024
Skills
- Special education
Additional Information
Excellent communication, organizational skills and ability to work well with individuals of all ages., Some knowledge of the state child protective services., A strong team leader with excellent skill sets in assisting people with special needs.
Timeline
High School Regulation Teacher
Conant Middle Highschool
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Merrimack Middle School
11.2018 - 06.2019
Parent Aide
Millcreek family counseling
05.2018 - 11.2020
Kids Ministry Lead
Granite United Church
08.2014 - 04.2018
Front of House Trainer
Carrabbas Italian Grill
09.2008 - 04.2017
Bachelor's - Child Psychology focus on child development
SNHU
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