STACIE SMITH
Houston,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Promoted safe environment for staff and participants while maintaining responsible operations of programs. Demonstrated diplomacy, objectivity, positive attitude and high energy.
Looking for a full time position to utilize impeccable skills and support community needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Galena Park Independent School District
Galena Park, TX
12.2022 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Strategically and flexibly maintained over 20 bilingual and ESL students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept over 30 middle school students on-task with innovative lesson implementation, proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests
- Counseled students with adjustment or academic problems
Private Academic Tutor, Special Needs Students
Dr. Shaylon Wilbert
Houston, TX
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with student's teachers to identify and improve lagging skills
- Planned engagement lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval 2- 4 hours weekly
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Stuchbery Elementary
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Implemented behavioral plans for 6 students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
Private Childcare Provider
Professional, Genesis OBGYN
Houston, TX
02.2016 - 12.2021
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning 5 days/week
- Collaborated with ABA therapists, implemented program strategies for nonverbal autistic children
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each child
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions.
Lead Preschool Teacher
High Achievers Learning Center
La Porte, TX
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help 19 children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Lee College of Cosmetology,
Baytown, TX 06.2008 - 06.2009
131 College Hours - Elementary Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 05.2001 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
Baytown, TX 08.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Patience
undefinedCertification
Crisis Prevention Training
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Galena Park Independent School District
12.2022 - Current
Private Academic Tutor, Special Needs Students
Dr. Shaylon Wilbert
05.2022 - 11.2022
Crisis Prevention Training
04-2022
Special Needs Paraprofessional
Stuchbery Elementary
01.2022 - 07.2022
Private Childcare Provider
Professional, Genesis OBGYN
02.2016 - 12.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
High Achievers Learning Center
06.2011 - 07.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Lee College of Cosmetology,
06.2008 - 06.2009
131 College Hours - Elementary Education
Lamar University
05.2001 - 06.2005
High School Diploma -
Robert E. Lee High School
08.1997 - 05.2001
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