Violet Smith
Providence,RI
Summary
Goal-oriented Educator and Paraprofessional with over ten years of experience offering support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Learning Partner
Southside Elementary Charter School
Providence, RI
11.2025 - Current
- Instructional Delivery: Collaborated with classroom and specialist teachers (STEAM, PE, Art) to implement a rigorous curriculum for diverse learners, specifically enhancing student-centered engagement.
- Special Education Support: Partnered with the SPED department to modify assignments and provide 1:1 support for students with IEPs and 504 plans, ensuring full access to the general education curriculum.
- MLL Achievement: Increased student proficiency scores across the four linguistic domains by designing and leading targeted small-group interventions for Multilingual Learners.
- Behavioral Management: Utilized Interactive Modeling and Logical Consequences to address challenging behaviors, significantly reducing office referrals and maintaining a focused learning atmosphere.
- Data-Informed Instruction: Regularly analyzed student performance data to group students for literacy and math enrichment, ensuring every student was met at their instructional level.
- MLL Achievement: Successfully increased student proficiency scores in the four linguistic domains by designing and leading targeted small-group interventions for Multilingual Learners.
Special Education Teacher Assistant I
Meeting Street School
Providence, RI
07.2024 - 10.2025
- Executed evidence-based behavior intervention plans under BCBA supervision to promote positive student outcomes.
- Monitored and analyzed student progress and behavioral data, providing real-time feedback to the BCBA and therapist to inform adjustments to treatment plans.
- Facilitated the development of students' social, communication, and daily living skills through targeted instruction and hands-on support.
Special Education Teacher Assistant I
Cranston Public Schools
Cranston, RI
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported individualized education plans by assisting students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged student participation.
- Collaborated with teachers to implement instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators on behavioral and academic performance.
Paraprofessional K-Fourth
Achievement First
Providence, RI
08.2017 - 11.2023
- Streamlined classroom operations by managing confidential administrative records, grading assignments, and preparing required reports, effectively increasing the lead teacher's instructional time.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adapt instructional strategies.
- Supported teachers in implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive and productive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
College Unbound
Providence12-2024
Skills
- Responsive Classroom Management
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Growth mindset
- Digital literacy
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
Supported a diverse group of Multi-Language Learners by adapting core lesson plans into simplified visual aids, helping students increase their classroom participation and confidence during whole-group discussions.
Collaborated with lead teachers to implement scaffold instruction for small groups, ensuring MLL students met weekly learning objectives in literacy and mathematics through differentiated support.
Affiliations
TA to BA Educator Pathway Program
Certification
- Rhode Island Department of Education Teacher Assistant Certification, August 2017.
- Para-Pro Passing Score: 466
Timeline
Learning Partner
Southside Elementary Charter School
11.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher Assistant I
Meeting Street School
07.2024 - 10.2025
Special Education Teacher Assistant I
Cranston Public Schools
11.2023 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional K-Fourth
Achievement First
08.2017 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
College Unbound