Tiffany Smith
Summary
Passionate Homeschool Teacher and Homeschool Co-op Team Lead offering experience in teaching Christian curriculum to individuals and groups. Desire to encourage students in understanding of subject matter. Experience in classroom management and conflict resolution.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Homeschool Co-op Administrative Team Lead
Utah Christian Homeschoolers Davis-Weber Co-op
01.2020 - Current
- Trained new leadership team members by relaying information on co-op policies and procedures.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Conducted planning meetings for yearly calendar and course schedule.
- Recruited coordinators, teachers, and program leads.
- Conducted coordinator/teacher interest and planning meetings.
- Prepared annual task list.
- Delegated jobs and taskings to leadership team members and coordinators.
- Acted as liaison to host church regarding building use and opportunities to serve.
- Initiated co-op-wide communication regarding current and future events, needs, and vital information.
- Functioned as key resource within co-op on administrative matters and independently resolved issues and questions.
- Led development of policies and procedures including written documentation.
- Established annual budget.
- Implemented new website to fit growing needs.
- Conducted co-op registration.
- Planned and conducted annual orientation meeting.
- Managed complex calendar of courses and staffing needs.
- Served as primary point of contact for new families interested in joining the co-op.
- Collaborated with outside organizations to provide new opportunities and flexibility for existing co-op families.
- Mentored parents in establishing new local Christian co-ops as needs grew.
- Maintained focus on mission to provide environment for Christ-centered education with rich fellowship and relationship development.
Homeschool Teacher
Self Employed
08.2013 - Current
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Graded homework, quizzes, classwork and exams to track progress of students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Attended textbooks fairs and homeschool meetings to understand different approaches to subject matter.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Coordinated and taught Christian homeschool cooperative classes including: creative writing and literature, NOEO Chemistry(elementary), and Student Council.
- Tutored math through Algebra I and into Algebra II using multiple curricula.
Volunteer Coordinator
American Red Cross Of Northern Utah
09.2003 - 06.2007
- Participated in community outreach events to promote volunteer opportunities and enlist new volunteers.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local organizations to identify volunteer opportunities and resources.
- Managed and tracked volunteer hours and progress to support accurate documentation.
- Collaborated with other departments to maximize impact of volunteer efforts.
- Coordinated and implemented special events for volunteer service appreciation.
- Scheduled and organized training sessions for volunteers to develop skills and knowledge.
- Worked with program managers to identify and match volunteers with appropriate activities.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Staffed Disaster Services Human Resources for national disaster responses.
Optician
Shopko Optical
07.1998 - 09.2003
- Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Filed claims with vision and medical insurance companies to garner payment for optical services.
- Calibrated seg heights, vertex, and pupillary distance to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit.
- Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
- Confirmed quality control standards were met for all eyewear and contact lenses.
- Educated clients about how to adapt to, wear, and care for eyeglasses.
- Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal, and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
- Performed basic vision testing for new patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Family Studies
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05.2003
Skills
- Teaching/Instruction
- Delegation Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Meeting Facilitation
- Policy Development
- Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Team Building
- Problem Solving
- Calendar Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Homeschool Co-op Administrative Team Lead
Utah Christian Homeschoolers Davis-Weber Co-op
01.2020 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
Self Employed
08.2013 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
American Red Cross Of Northern Utah
09.2003 - 06.2007
Optician
Shopko Optical
07.1998 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Family Studies
Weber State University
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