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Rondilynn Smith

Rondilynn Smith

Belleville,IL

Summary

Dynamic educator with a proven track record in behavior modification and strategy development, honed across roles from Elementary Behavior Interventionist at O'Fallon School District 90 to Principal Intern. Excelled in creating inclusive learning environments, improving student behavior by 40%, and fostering critical thinking. Skilled in individualized education plans and crisis intervention, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and continuous professional growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary Behavior Interventionist

O'Fallon School District 90
08.2024 - Current
  • Developing intervention plans based on established guidelines and individual needs.
  • Improving behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Maintaining records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
  • Completing observations of students in classroom and social situations.
  • Meeting with teachers to establish goals for students in intervention program.
  • Helping students build skills to navigate typical academic and social situations.
  • Applying proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
  • Helping students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
  • Implementing behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
  • Collaborating with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
  • Developing and implementing behavior management plans to improve student behavior.

Principal Intern

Edwardsville School District
10.2023 - 05.2024

Managed day to day operations in the absence of the principal.

Provided instructional leadership and support to teachers and staff.

Ensured a safe and productive learning environment for students.

Collaborated with staff and students to address concerns and improve school performance.

Implemented school policies and procedures effectively.

Upper Elementary Teacher

Edwardsville School District
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, reading, health, and social studies.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Elementary Teacher

Jennings School District
08.2014 - 07.2019
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, reading, health, and social studies.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.

Elementary Student Teacher

Hazelwood School District
01.2013 - 04.2013
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
  • Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted positive and productive learning environment to increase engagement and rapport with students and teachers.
  • Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies K-8

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT

Master of Arts - School Administration

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
05-2017

Educational Specialist - Educational Administration

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
05-2019

Skills

  • Continuous professional development
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Strategy Development
  • Social Skills Development
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Functional Behavior Assessments
  • Safe practices
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Intervention Planning

Accomplishments

  • Training elementary staff and faculty on referral procedures and intervention strategies in the O'Fallon School District 90.

Affiliations

  • Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
  • Illinois Principals Association

Certification

CPI Training - Expires 2025

Illinois Elementary Teaching License - Expires 2029

Google IT Support Certification - Since 2020

Magic School AI Level 1 Educator Certification - Since 2024

Missouri Elementary Teaching License - Expires 2117

Timeline

Elementary Behavior Interventionist

O'Fallon School District 90
08.2024 - Current

Principal Intern

Edwardsville School District
10.2023 - 05.2024

Upper Elementary Teacher

Edwardsville School District
08.2019 - 05.2024

Elementary Teacher

Jennings School District
08.2014 - 07.2019

Elementary Student Teacher

Hazelwood School District
01.2013 - 04.2013

CPI Training - Expires 2025

Illinois Elementary Teaching License - Expires 2029

Google IT Support Certification - Since 2020

Magic School AI Level 1 Educator Certification - Since 2024

Missouri Elementary Teaching License - Expires 2117

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies K-8

Western Governors University

Master of Arts - School Administration

Lindenwood University

Educational Specialist - Educational Administration

Lindenwood University
Rondilynn Smith