RAHMAN SMILEY
Jasper,IN
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Preschool Teacher
Daviess-Martin Special Education
Washington, IN
07.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with parents of special needs children to discuss progress reports and behavior management techniques.
- Enhanced lessons using Smart Board technology and computers.
- Adapted lesson plans according to each child's individual needs in order to maximize learning potential.
- Conducted assessments to determine student abilities, strengths, and weaknesses in order to create appropriate educational goals.
Student Teacher
Jasper Elementary
Jasper, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans for Special Education Pre-K students
- Assisted with assessing students and recording data
Special Needs Pre-K Instructional Assistant
Jasper Elementary School
Jasper, IN
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted the teacher in the classroom with assessing student performance
- Taught lessons to the students in the classroom created by the teacher
- Worked to maintain the students' safety at all times
Private Tennis Professional
Jasper Tennis Patrons
Jasper, IN
01.2014 - Current
- Taught both private and group tennis lessons
- Created the curriculum for all of the classes in the Jasper Summer Tennis Camp
- Coached the junior tennis teams for boys and girls in Jasper
Youth Care Worker
Bartholomew County Youth Services Center
Columbus, IN
01.2008 - 01.2012
- In charge of the safety and security of the residents and staff within the building
- Responsible for deciding whether to detain or release juveniles on a daily basis
- In charge of staffing and scheduling
Education
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN05-2025
Transition to Teaching -
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN04.2025
Bachelor of General Studies - General Studies
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN12.2002
High School Diploma -
Newark Academy
Livingston, NJ05.1998
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Communication with Parents
- Problem Solving
- Organized
- Accountable
- Analytical
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Adaptability to change
- Student assessment
- Instructional strategies
- Relationship building
Certification
- Alternative Special Education License
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Coaching
Private Tennis Professional, 01/01/05, current, Created lesson plans for group and private lessons, Head Coach for the Jasper Boys and Girls Junior Tennis Teams
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Needs Preschool Teacher
Daviess-Martin Special Education
07.2024 - Current
Student Teacher
Jasper Elementary
01.2024 - Current
Special Needs Pre-K Instructional Assistant
Jasper Elementary School
01.2022 - Current
Private Tennis Professional
Jasper Tennis Patrons
01.2014 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Bartholomew County Youth Services Center
01.2008 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Indianapolis
Transition to Teaching -
University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of General Studies - General Studies
Indiana University
High School Diploma -
Newark Academy
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