Victoria Smith
New London,IA
Summary
*Compassionate Early Childhood Assistant, promoted to lead teacher of toddler room with 10+ years of related experience. Good understanding of safety issues and educational practices for early education of children. History of successfully developing lessons, activities and curricula to address different topics and help students of all skill levels and learning styles. Detail-oriented and hardworking with an attentive and dedicated nature.
*Youth Volunteer experienced in service initiatives focused on making difference in community. Implemented service programs with emphasis on meeting participants' needs through quality care and attention to detail. Welcomes direction and works well within teams.
*Personable Missionary volunteering and facilitating long and short-term missions. Adept at leading groups of 15 people through cross-cultural journeys. Successful at maintaining long-term relationships with communities through compassionate volunteering.
*Knowledgeable Sunday School Teacher with 3 years of experience teaching early learning groups. Successful at planning detailed, creative lesson plans to enhance people's faith and spiritual relationships while promoting personal growth. Committed to honest and wholehearted feedback with exceptional people skills.
* Energetic Elementary after school teacher with 5+ years of experience working with children and supporting teachers. Provided clerical, academic and social support to struggling students. Worked with classroom teachers to learn appropriate plans for each student.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Mount Pleasant Community School District
Salem, Iowa
11.2021 - Current
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Travel Agent
Magical Vacation Planner
Remote , Remote
02.2018 - Current
- Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
- Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best international travel offerings.
- Maintained currency on airline policies, tariff regulations and travel laws to maximize effectiveness.
- Responded to clients' questions, issues, and complaints and found appropriate solutions when needed.
- Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives and special needs clients.
- Developed loyal clientele base due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
Private Nanny
Private Individual
Burlington, IA
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with school projects.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
Paraeducator
Danville Community School
Danville, IA
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Spoke with parents about children's educational outcomes while observing behaviors and promoting sensitivity to each child's needs and condition.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Continually kept abreast of toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
Youth Leader/director
E3 Center
Mount Pleasant, IA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
- Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and poised team members.
- Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities.
Shoe Sales Associate
Shoe Carnival
Burlington, IA
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Assembled promotional displays to increase brand awareness and attract customers.
- Selected, recommended and helped obtain or locate merchandise based on customer desires and needs.
- Serviced multiple customers at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special projects.
- Modeled and delivered exceptional customer experiences and built strong customer-first culture.
- Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to maintain clean, visually-appealing showroom.
- Measured customers' feet using Brannock device to determine proper shoe size.
- Examined merchandise and took accurate inventory to prevent inventory stockouts and reduce risks of loss.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programs and provided details about key benefits.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Gas Station Team Member
Caseys General Stores
New London, IA
05.2016 - 11.2017
- Reported shoplifting, theft and drive-offs to law enforcement.
- Processed various forms of payment for gas, merchandise and lottery tickets.
- Arrived on time and dressed professionally in clean company uniform.
- Carefully examined identification cards to sell alcohol and tobacco products to patrons of legal age.
- Completed accurate cash-in and cash-out procedures of computerized cash register.
- Answered phone calls and returned voicemails.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Professional Nanny
Private Individual
Burlington, IA
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Infant Room Worker
FCOC
Mount Pleasant, IA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Maintained and operated classroom equipment to maximize use and lifespan.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2023
High School Diploma -
Centennial Christian Academy
New London, IA05.2017
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Tutoring
- Scheduling
- Teaching
- Cleaning
- Teamwork
- Fundraising
- Client Relations Strength
- Emotional Support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Classroom support
- Educational assistance
- Summer camp counselor
- Differentiated instruction
- Behavior improvements
- Activity Planning
- After-school programs
- IEP compliance
- Behavioral monitoring
- Group and individual instruction
Timeline
Special Education Paraprofessional
Mount Pleasant Community School District
11.2021 - Current
Private Nanny
Private Individual
05.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Agent
Magical Vacation Planner
02.2018 - Current
Youth Leader/director
E3 Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
Paraeducator
Danville Community School
11.2017 - 04.2021
Shoe Sales Associate
Shoe Carnival
11.2016 - 11.2017
Gas Station Team Member
Caseys General Stores
05.2016 - 11.2017
Professional Nanny
Private Individual
07.2015 - 04.2017
Infant Room Worker
FCOC
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Centennial Christian Academy
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