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Lisa Smith

Rome

Summary

Knowledgeable, hard working, and energetic teachers assistant with solid background of 7 1/2 years experience working with special education. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities. Willing to learn, and great communication skills. Within these years 3 1/2 of them I was chosen and placed in the Teacher role having my own classroom. I would meet with my mentor bi-weekly . During that time I wrote all my own lesson plans, gathered all the work for my students, wrote IEP's, goal tracking sheet to monitor students progress throughout the year, certified in state testing, among many other responsibilities.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Assistant Level 111

House of the Good Shepard
07.2024 - 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.

Certified Teacher Assistant Level 111

Beyond Learning Center
02.2018 - 07.2024
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear classroom expectations and maintaining consistent routines.
  • Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing student engagement and understanding.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by implementing consistent consequences and reinforcing positive behaviors.

Team Leader

Wegmans Food Service
07.2002 - 06.2017
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.

Education

Respiratory Care

Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
05-1998

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Making Goal Tackers for IEP goals
  • Writing IEP's
  • Writing out Classroom Expectations

Certification

First Aid and CPR 3-14-2025

Teacher Assistant 10-4-2018

Teacher Assistant 111 2-1-2022

Timeline

Teacher Assistant Level 111

House of the Good Shepard
07.2024 - Current

Certified Teacher Assistant Level 111

Beyond Learning Center
02.2018 - 07.2024

Team Leader

Wegmans Food Service
07.2002 - 06.2017

Respiratory Care

Erie Community College

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