Oslyn Smith
Human Service Professional
Stonecrest,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
La Petite Academy
Stonecrest, GA
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Supervised a classroom comprising of up to 22 students
- Developed and implemented weekly lesson plans and activities to engage students and promote learning in accordance with the Georgia Early Learning Development Standards
- Monitored students’ academic, physical and socioemotional development using Work Sampling Online to identify areas of progress and areas requiring support
- Maintained communication with parents to keep them aware of their child’s progress
- Modeled positive behavior and use of good judgement to help students resolve conflict
- Analyzed information from Work Sampling Online and made recommendations at the end of each period to improve students’ performance outcomes.
Assistant Director
Kreative Kids Academy
Decatur, GA
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervised the implementation of planned short and long activities towards maintaining compliance with center and state policies
- Interviewed and screened potential applicants for employment
- Oversaw onboarding activities and mentored new employees on job practices and operation
- Planned and implemented strategies to increase and maintain student enrollment
- Screened and processed new student applications for enrollment
- Prepared weekly work schedule for twenty-five staff to ensure students were adequately supervised throughout the day
- Center regained quality-rated star status from the state for excellence during the rating period.
Assistant Chief Probation & Social Services Officer
Ministry of Human Services
Guyana – Overseas
05.2012 - 05.2018
- Oversaw the Youth Development Services unit consisting of up to 75 senior and junior personnel across the country
- Maintained ongoing communication with district senior personnel to increase awareness about day-to-day operations and provide updates
- Review district monthly and quarterly reports for completeness, accuracy, and conformity with policy guidelines
- Analyzed information and made recommendations which were implemented to solve problems pertaining to issues such as staff performance, youth recidivism and community partnership across districts
- Serve as the focal point for the ministry on youth development services
- Provide appropriate interpretations of probation policies, procedures, and regulations
- Successfully consolidated and improved youth development policies and procedures resulting in 100 percent positive outcome of youth interventions.
Senior Probation & Social Services Officer
Ministry of Human Services
Guyana – Overseas
04.2005 - 05.2010
- Provided leadership and oversight to district staff and coordinated services to ensure consistency with the ministry’s mission and vision
- Maintained communication with the management to increase awareness about training needs, policy updates and provide feedback on day-to-day operations
- Completed accurate monthly and quarterly reports that conformed with policy guidelines
- Reviewed court reports, social security and pension applications for accuracy and completeness before they were presented
- Collaborated with individuals, families, schools, and other stakeholders to build network and expand service reach.
Probation & Social Services Officer
Ministry of Human Services
Guyana – Overseas
04.2005 - 05.2010
- Managed full-time case load of 20-30 face-to-face clients
- Provided counselling and guidance to families, at-risk children, and adult populations
- Partnered with individuals, families, schools, and other stakeholders to build network and achieve treatment goals
- Conducted thorough social investigations on youth and adult offenders to compile accurate reports for magistrates and high courts
- Conducted detailed and accurate case assessments and reviews for applicants seeking social security and government pension.
Education
Master of Science - Education – Instructional Design, Development and Technology
Strayer University
12-2025
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (Trauma-sensitive Assessment, Intervention and Consultancy)
Lesley University
05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Guyana
12-2009
Certificate - Certified associate in project management
New Guyana School
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Relations
Critchlow Labor College
Guyana - OverseasSome College (No Degree) - Civil Mediation
Riverdale Mediation
Canada - OverseasSome College (No Degree) - Community-Based Psychosocial Support
The Guyana Red Cross
GuyanaSkills
- Parent and student communication
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Public Speaking
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Program Administration
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Development
- Department Oversight
- Staff Scheduling
- Records Organization and Management
- Process Improvements
- Problem-Solving
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Needs Assessment
- MS Office
Affiliations
- Sewing
- Gardening
- Baking
- Cross-country trips
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
La Petite Academy
10.2019 - 02.2023
Assistant Director
Kreative Kids Academy
08.2018 - 09.2019
Assistant Chief Probation & Social Services Officer
Ministry of Human Services
05.2012 - 05.2018
Senior Probation & Social Services Officer
Ministry of Human Services
04.2005 - 05.2010
Probation & Social Services Officer
Ministry of Human Services
04.2005 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Education – Instructional Design, Development and Technology
Strayer University
Master of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies (Trauma-sensitive Assessment, Intervention and Consultancy)
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Guyana
Certificate - Certified associate in project management
New Guyana School
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Relations
Critchlow Labor College
Some College (No Degree) - Civil Mediation
Riverdale Mediation
Some College (No Degree) - Community-Based Psychosocial Support
The Guyana Red Cross
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