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Lindsey Smart

Burleson,TX

Summary

Personable Program Director who prioritizes positive relationships with staff, students, and their families. A forward thinker who sees the large picture and makes actionable goals for success. Trauma informed care is at the center of my work. Passionate about woking in a team and helping others to succeed.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Director of Student Programs

Fortress
Fort Worth, TX
06.2022 - 07.2024
  • Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, health information and developmental progress.
  • Organized and supervised staff recruitment, training and performance management.
  • Resolved conflicts
  • Monitored financial budgets related to childcare operations.
  • Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources for children in care.
  • Assisted with the preparation of grant applications for funding opportunities.
  • Reviewed licensing regulations regularly to maintain compliance standards.
  • Developed multilingual and multicultural staff and curriculum to serve families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Maintained HHS and TRS participant minimums
  • Developed and managed student programs to ensure successful execution of events.
  • Prepared reports on the progress of various projects related to student programming.
  • Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss strategies for improving existing programs.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate resources for program implementation.
  • Organized program activities, such as workshops, lectures, seminars, conferences, and field trips.
  • Hired, mentored and monitored qualified childcare staff.
  • Oversaw daily activities and programs to educate and socialize participants.
  • Communicated with parents and fostered strong professional relationships.
  • Collaborated with other professionals including teachers, social workers and nutritionists to coordinate services for children in need.

Paraprofessional

Arlington Classics Academy
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Paraprofessional assisting students with special needs in the general education classroom
  • Data collection for FBA purposes.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.

Paraprofessional

Whitney ISD
12.2016 - 09.2020
  • A management position in a flex classroom for emotionally disturbed children.
  • Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
  • Participated in parent and teacher conferences to discuss student progress and challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health And Public Service

University of North Texas
Denton, TX

Skills

  • Trauma Informed Care Knowledge
  • Building relationships with staff and clients
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Excel
  • Behavior Management
  • Classroom Management
  • Data collection
  • Data Analysis
  • Budget Control
  • Curriculum Development
  • Early Childhood Education Best Practices
  • PKG an TEKS knowledge
  • Texas Rising Star Knowledge
  • NAEYC Knowledge
  • Working with individuals with complex and developmental trauma

Certification

  • Texas Child Care Director's License - Non Expiring
  • CPI Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • MinistrySafe Certification
  • TBRI Trained
  • ALICE Certified

Timeline

Director of Student Programs

Fortress
06.2022 - 07.2024

Paraprofessional

Arlington Classics Academy
09.2020 - 08.2021

Paraprofessional

Whitney ISD
12.2016 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Health And Public Service

University of North Texas

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