Maggie Smith
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Eager and motivated clinical psychology graduate student, ready to help children and their families. My background in Early Childhood Education and Development offers a unique lens on the behavioral and emotional needs of children. Organized, compassionate, hardworking, and devoted to supporting the socio-emotional, behavioral, and overall well-being of those with whom I work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
The J Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Develop and facilitate developmentally appropriate activities and learning opportunities for students.
- Communicate with parents or guardians about their child's behavioral, developmental, and social needs.
- Support children in peer interactions through conflict resolution and effective communication strategies.
- Collaborate with co-teachers and teaching assistants to create a warm, efficient school environment.
- Collaborate with paraprofessionals and external support staff for children with higher support needs.
- Support children in emotion regulation and behavior management.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant (infant care)
The J Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classrooms and play areas regularly.
- Cared for the infants' daily needs, including diaper changes and bottle feeds.
- Kept detailed documentation of each infant's care, behavior, and mood throughout the day.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Engaged with infants to support and encourage proper development.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Magic Years Nursery School
Tarzana, California
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked one-on-one with students during daily activities, supporting their individual developmental needs.
- Helped students with emotion and attention regulation.
- Supported lead teachers with lesson and activity preparation.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance during group activities.
Early Intervention Teaching Assistant
The Help Group
Sherman Oaks, California
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted students during classroom activities.
- Worked one-on-one with students to improve social skills.
- Supported lead teachers in setting up and cleaning up classroom activities.
- Guided students to different classrooms, and outdoor play areas throughout the day.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Early Childhood Education
UCLA Extension
Online11-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2023
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CASkills
- Conflict resolution
- Behavior management
- Empathy and patience
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Early childhood development
Certification
- CPR & First aid
- Mandated Reporter
- Early Childhood Education
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
The J Los Angeles
01.2025 - 08.2025
Early Childhood Educator Assistant (infant care)
The J Los Angeles
09.2023 - 01.2025
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Magic Years Nursery School
06.2022 - 08.2022
Early Intervention Teaching Assistant
The Help Group
06.2019 - 08.2019
Post-Degree Certificate - Early Childhood Education
UCLA Extension
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Chapman University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Pepperdine University
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