Teisha Smith
Ft. Washington,MD
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented professional with over 14 years of experience in coaching students to success. Expertise in curriculum development, student mentoring, and academic research in Criminal Justice. Strong understanding of criminal law, criminological theories, and justice system procedures. Proven track record of fostering academic growth and promoting critical thinking skills among students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Janney Elementary School
Washington, DC
10.2022 - Current
- Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within areas of expertise.
- Advises, tests, and teaches students and audiences in a variety of academic subjects. Presents and reinforces learning concepts within a specified subject or subject area.
- Assisting Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): a legally binding document outlining the student's specific learning needs, goals, services, and accommodations. Adapting to the student's unique needs, which may involve modified curriculum, teaching strategies, and assessment methods.
K-2nd Summer Teacher
National Presbyterian School
Washington, DC
06.2021 - Current
- At Summer Horizons Camp, we embrace the NPS core values of love, respect, responsibility, honesty, and safety, the building blocks for our positive and inclusive culture. Along with these, we value play, encouraging the curiosity, exploration, and fearless joy that are beneficial to the well-being of all ages.
- We preserve the decade of childhood, and look to celebrate and promote growth within those years. We encourage curiosity, exploration, and fearless joy. We build self-esteem and confidence.
Preschool Director
Capitol Hill Childcare
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Ensure all staff implement the Office of Early Learning policies, NAEYC guidelines, and OSSE and federal regulations. Interview, hire, and oversee staffing.
- Support and provide ongoing training, and professional development opportunities for the teaching and administrative staff.
- Advertise and promote the services of the program.
- Evaluate and continually improve the program's administrative and instructional operations.
- Evaluate staff performance.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for the program, including the program policy and procedure manual.
School Director
Concordia Lutheran School
Upper Marlboro, MD
11.2016 - 04.2018
- My purpose at Concordia Lutheran Child Care Center is to provide a balanced, Christian education for young children. Responsible for adhering to all company guidelines, licensing requirements, health regulations, and fire codes, and for keeping all permits and licenses current; developing strong relationships with potential and current parents, staff, and faculty of the school, as well as leaders in key local organizations and feeder schools.
- Create instructional resources for use in the classroom.
- Develop academic programs.
- Monitor students and teachers for progress.
- Train, encourage, and mentor teachers, and other staff.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC05.2025
Bachelor's - Art
Indiana university northwest
Gary, IN01.2017
Associate in Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Sanford Brown College
McLean, VA01.2013
Skills
- Childhood development
- Experience working with students
- Behavior management
- Classroom experience
- Data analysis
- IEP specialist
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Teaching Certification
- CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- Dean List Trinity Washington University
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Janney Elementary School
10.2022 - Current
K-2nd Summer Teacher
National Presbyterian School
06.2021 - Current
Preschool Director
Capitol Hill Childcare
06.2018 - 10.2022
School Director
Concordia Lutheran School
11.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
Trinity Washington University
Bachelor's - Art
Indiana university northwest
Associate in Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Sanford Brown College
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