Tangie Smith
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Compassionate Youth Development Specialist with more than 10 years of professional experience helping children navigate challenges such as mental health issues and poverty. I am dedicated to fostering the career, educational, and social development of youth from various backgrounds. As a volunteer with Scouts of America for over 4 years, I actively support and inspire young people to achieve their goals and grow into future leaders in the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Developmental Specialist
Youth Family Alternatives Inc.
04.2021 - Current
- Worked with a team of Youth Developmental Specialists to ensure proper implementation of individualized programming and interventions for at-risk youth
- Coordinated with team daily to create a flexible and efficient schedule for 20+ youth.
- Collaborated with community partners to create and maintain a network of resources/support for youth in need.
- Conducted regular assessments and progress evaluations to track and report outcomes for youth in the program.
- Coordinated comprehensive community referrals for parents upon youth discharge, facilitating access to essential resources and support services to enhance family stability and well-being.
- Coordinated transitional services for youth of diverse backgrounds.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Instructional Assistant
Pasco County Schools
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided performance feedback to help students understand strengths and areas for improvement.
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
Substitute Teacher
Pasco County Schools
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Supervisor of Park Admissions
Bush Gardens
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Education
No Degree - General Education
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FLSkills
- Trauma-informed care
- Crisis Intervention
- Referral Coordination
- Documentation Management
- Needs Assessment
- Time management
- Progress Evaluations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cultural Competency
- Special Needs Support
- Child Development
- Community Relations
Additional Employment
- 01/2008-11/2008 Substitute teacher (Pasco)
- 08/2009-08/2014 Substitute teacher (Pasco)
- 08/2014- 12/2016 Autism Spectrum Disorder Instructional Assistant at Fivay High School
Timeline
Autism Spectrum Disorder Instructional Assistant
Pasco County Schools
11.2023 - 04.2024
Youth Developmental Specialist
Youth Family Alternatives Inc.
04.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Pasco County Schools
03.2021 - 11.2022
Supervisor of Park Admissions
Bush Gardens
08.2017 - 12.2020
No Degree - General Education
Pasco-Hernando State College