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Lily Smith

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with three years of experience working with youth of all ages. Eight months of experience directly working with intellectually disabled youth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Support Worker

Tanager Place
12.2023 - Current
  • Provide key emotional support to special needs youth.
  • Manage and lead activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
  • Organize recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
  • Complete necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate records.
  • Help special needs youth complete daily hygiene and cleanliness tasks.

Assistant Teacher

KinderCare Champions
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Supervised small group activities.
  • Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
  • Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.

Assistant Teacher

KinderCare Champions
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
  • Supervised small group activities.
  • Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
  • Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.

Dog Handler

Lucky Pawz
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Ensured safe and secure handling of all dogs while in facility.
  • Monitored dog behavior and temperament when interacting with other animals in the facility.
  • Maintained records of each dog's activities, diet, medications administered, vet visits.
  • Tracked inventory of food supplies needed for the facility's canine population.
  • Cleaned kennels on a regular basis to ensure sanitary living conditions for all dogs in the facility.

Cashier

Hy-Vee
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.

Education

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2025

Skills

  • Educational Support
  • Social skill development
  • Emotional Support
  • Behavioral Interventions
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Youth supervision
  • Program Planning
  • Mentoring abilities

Timeline

Youth Support Worker

Tanager Place
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Teacher

KinderCare Champions
07.2023 - 09.2023

Assistant Teacher

KinderCare Champions
05.2022 - 07.2023

Dog Handler

Lucky Pawz
07.2021 - 05.2022

Cashier

Hy-Vee
08.2020 - 07.2021

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Kirkwood Community College
Lily Smith