Samela Guimaraes Smith
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Proactive Preschool Head Teacher and Key Holder with extensive experience in early childhood education, classroom management, and mentoring junior teachers. Skilled in maintaining accurate records, fostering positive parent-teacher relations, and creating stimulating learning environments. Fluent in Portuguese, bringing cultural sensitivity and strong organizational skills to ensure a positive, inclusive educational experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Preeschool Head Teacher
The Brunswick School
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of education provided by the institution.
Key Holder
Anthropologie
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Handled difficult situations calmly under pressure resolving conflicts between both customers and staff in a professional manner.
Aupair
Aupair Care
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Collaborated closely with parents to establish consistent routines expectations promoting stability security for their children.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Developed bilingual abilities in Portuguese through immersive conversation and activities.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Universidade Federal De Sao Carlos
Sorocaba, SP, Brazil07.2018
Skills
- Parent-teacher relations
- Staff Management
- Mentoring Teachers
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Sensitivity
- FLUENT IN PORTUGUESE
- Lesson Planning
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Positive Learning Environment
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Preeschool Head Teacher
The Brunswick School
03.2023 - Current
Key Holder
Anthropologie
10.2022 - 01.2023
Aupair
Aupair Care
08.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Universidade Federal De Sao Carlos
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