Smith Mayse
Beloit,WI
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record within Kinnikinnick School District , specializing in special education services, individualized lesson plans, and behavioral interventions. Skilled in child care and teamwork, I foster positive learning environments that enhance student engagement and success. I am committed to supporting diverse learning needs through tailored educational strategies and professional collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
7th Grade ELA Special Education Co-Teacher
Roscoe Middle School
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Facilitated IEP meetings by using family-centered, strength-based approach.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Roscoe Middle School
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Developed tailor-fit lesson plans to cater to individual needs of each student.
- Liaised one-on-one with learners to provide additional support tailored to specific learning needs.
- Supported faculty in implementing behavioral intervention plans to address challenging student behaviors.
- Helped feeding and daily living skills to support physical and emotional well-being.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Stone Creek Elementary School
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Full Time Substitute Teacher
Ledgewood Elementary School
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit, WI06-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Philosophy
Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN05-2022
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2026
Skills
- IEP development
- IEP implementation
- Transition planning
- Data collection
- Classroom organization
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Parent communications
- Lesson planning
- Special education
- De-escalation techniques
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
Certification
- Lifeguard Certification
- First Aid and CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Interests
- Music Production
- Guitar
- Drawing and Painting
- Photography
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
7th Grade ELA Special Education Co-Teacher
Roscoe Middle School
01.2026 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Roscoe Middle School
09.2025 - 01.2026
Special Education Paraprofessional
Stone Creek Elementary School
09.2024 - 06.2025
Full Time Substitute Teacher
Ledgewood Elementary School
01.2024 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Beloit Memorial High School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Philosophy
Macalester College
Master of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University