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Certification
Languages
Interests
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Smith Mayse

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, WI
06-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Philosophy

Macalester College
Saint Paul, MN
05-2022

Master of Arts - Special Education

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2026

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
Smith Mayse