Kristen Smith
Nazareth,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Services Director
Greater Valley YMCA
2021.06 - Current
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and supervises personnel
- Reviews and evaluates staff performance
- Develops, manages, and controls budgets related to the position
- Responsible for about 50 School Age children and about 90 Summer Camp children
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to the program
- Maintains proper records/department files in accordance with YMCA, DHS and Keystone STARS
- Moved site from a STAR 2 to a STAR 3
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary and Shoemaker Elementary
2019.08 - 2020.06
- Worked collaboratively with Grade 2 team
- Utilized distance learning during the beginning of the pandemic.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
4th Grade Teacher
Allentown Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
2018.08 - 2019.07
- Worked collaboratively with Grade 4 academic team and Arts team members to focus cross-curricular instruction in all academic areas and the Arts
- Facilitated two homeroom sections of Guided Reading student sections daily, incorporating current research-based strategies to encourage growth of student comprehension
- Integrated cross-curricular activities focused on PA Social Studies standards within ELA teaching block; differentiated instruction as needed for student population
- Facilitated professional development presentation for faculty based on Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop/October, 2019
- ALICE trained Grade Self-Contained
3rd Grade Teacher
Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
2017.08 - 2018.06
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
3rd Grade Teacher
Allentown Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
2015.08 - 2017.06
- Worked collaboratively with Grade 3 team and Arts team members to focus cross-curricular instruction in all academic areas and the Arts
- Developed and integrated cross-curricular activities focused on PA Social Studies and Science standards within the ELA and Mathematics blocks
- Co-wrote Grade 3 Science Curriculum.
3rd Grade Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
2012.08 - 2013.06
- Worked collaboratively with Grade 3 team members to efficiently present cross-curricular lessons appropriate to NC Department of Public Instruction Standards and district curriculum
- Designed highly effective learning units which infused classroom technology
- Implemented student directed classroom management procedures to increase percentage of completed assignments and decreased the percentage of behavioral infractions.
- Familiarized self and team teachers with Accelerated Reader Program to assist students with improving reading skills
Summer Camp Counselor & Site Supervisor
YMCA of Easton
2003.06 - 2018.08
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Communicated with families to keep parents informed on child's camp experience and address any concerns or issues.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
- Plan/arrange daily activities for children ages 5-15.
- · Responsible for safety and well-being of all campers assigned to Site Supervisor's supervision
- · Supervise 5-15 staff members
- · Maintain staff-child ratios according to DHS guidelines.
- · Assist in leading all staff meetings and trainings
- · Perform staff and child observations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Reading
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA12.
Skills
- Departmental Budgeting
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Program Leadership
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Timeline
Childcare Services Director
Greater Valley YMCA
2021.06 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary and Shoemaker Elementary
2019.08 - 2020.06
4th Grade Teacher
Allentown Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
2018.08 - 2019.07
3rd Grade Teacher
Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
2017.08 - 2018.06
3rd Grade Teacher
Allentown Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
2015.08 - 2017.06
3rd Grade Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
2012.08 - 2013.06
Summer Camp Counselor & Site Supervisor
YMCA of Easton
2003.06 - 2018.08
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Reading
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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