Leilani Smith
Gloversville,NY
Summary
Proven achiever with extensive experience at Newmeadow Inc, adept in organizational development and employee relations. Excelled in enhancing student success and fostering positive environments through effective teaching and teamwork. Skilled in Microsoft Office and communication management, consistently delivering improvements in engagement and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Clerk
Newmeadow Inc
02.2024 - Current
- Responded to incoming phone calls and handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Received and responded to varied questions from applicants, employees and managers and escalated difficult questions to higher-level human resource employees.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
Sub Special Education Teacher
Newmeadow Inc
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Sub General Education Teacher
Newmeadow Inc
12.2022 - 07.2023
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Maintained current knowledge of instructional techniques and available resources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Improved classroom management and maintained a positive learning environment through clear communication of expectations and consequences.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal understanding of material.
- Implemented effective differentiation strategies within lessons, meeting the needs of all learners while challenging them appropriately.
Teacher Assistant and Aftercare Aide
Newmeadow Inc
08.2022 - 12.2022
- 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.
Bartender and Server
Moondog’s Pizza
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor - Geology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NCAssociate Of Applied Science -
Western Piedmont Community College
Morganton, NC05.2012
Skills
- Team Player
- Teaching
- Maintaining files
- Onboarding Coordination
- HR policies
- Employee Relations
- Training facilitation
- Organizational Development
- Document Management
- Communication Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Human Resource Clerk
Newmeadow Inc
02.2024 - Current
Sub Special Education Teacher
Newmeadow Inc
07.2023 - 02.2024
Sub General Education Teacher
Newmeadow Inc
12.2022 - 07.2023
Teacher Assistant and Aftercare Aide
Newmeadow Inc
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bartender and Server
Moondog’s Pizza
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor - Geology
Appalachian State University
Associate Of Applied Science -
Western Piedmont Community College
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