Nykierra Smith
Hayneville,AL
Summary
Experienced auxiliary teacher with strong skills in classroom management and lesson planning. Committed to developing engaging learning environments that support academic success. Demonstrated success in promoting hands-on learning activities and monitoring student progress. Acknowledged for creating a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Montgomery Community Action Agency
Montgomery, AL
01.2026 - Current
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Monitored child behavior to ensure safety and compliance with program standards.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Prepared learning materials and resources for various lesson plans.
- Organized classroom spaces to promote effective learning and creativity among students.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
- Planned and supervised games and other recreational activities for students.
- Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance teaching strategies and classroom techniques.
- Attended in-services, workshops and seminars.
- Observed student performance and recorded academic and attendance.
- Recorded daily attendance and maintained accurate records of student activities.
- Organized and labeled student materials when setting up classrooms.
Pre-K Auxillary Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Prattville, Alabama
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted lead teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson preparation.
- Assisted lead teacher in preparing lesson plans and activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional growth through guided play and interaction.
- Executed daily classroom responsibilities to create a structured and supportive learning environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized classroom environment for optimal learning.
- Developed a safe classroom environment, ensuring students felt secure and comfortable.
- Engaged parents during drop-off and pick-up to foster communication about children's progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School
Marietta, GA07-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Child supervision
- Educational resource preparation
- Behavior monitoring
- Record keeping
- Parent engagement
- Organizational planning
- Professional development
- First aid and CPR
- Mandated reporter training
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
Timeline
Head Start Teacher's Assistant
Montgomery Community Action Agency
01.2026 - Current
Pre-K Auxillary Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2025 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School