Zaria Smith
Monroe,LA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
New Vision Learning Academy
Monroe, LA
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades and coursework completed by students.
- Showed Powerpoint Presentations, videos and interactive websites to aid students with comprehension.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests, quizzes and assignments.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
- Assisted with classroom management, including disciplining students when necessary.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide seamless transition during absence of head teacher.
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects Inc.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Provided verbal prompts, physical guidance, or other forms of prompting when necessary.
- Monitored patients' well-being and reported changes or unusual behavior or physical illness to medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions conducted with students.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Assisted in developing home programs that support generalization across settings.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during therapy sessions.
- Provided direct one-on-one instruction to children with autism in a variety of settings.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Clerical Assistant/Call Center Customer Service Representative
LSU Student Support Services
Baton Rouge
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
- Directed students and guests to correct departments, rooms, and staff members.
- Organized and scheduled meetings and appointments for management.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
Overnight Stocker/Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
Monroe, LA
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Followed proper procedure when dealing with hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
- Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
- Maintained an orderly appearance at all times throughout the store.
- Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
- Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting and disposing of trash.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Performed daily inventory checks to maintain accurate records for ordering purposes.
Clerical Assistant/Call Center Customer Service Representative
LSU Psychological Services
, LA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Prepared documents such as letters, memos, agendas.
- Greeted visitors and customers in a friendly, professional manner.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
- Directed clients and guests to correct departments, rooms, and staff members.
- Assisted with filing documents and maintaining records.
- Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
- Organized and scheduled meetings and appointments for management.
- Computed, recorded and proofread data or reports.
- Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12-2023
Neville High School
Monroe, LA05-2019
Skills
- Activity management
- Activity planning
- Elementary education
- Relationship building and management
- Classroom management
- Special education
- Analytical skills
- Student engagement
- Compliance
- Reporting and documenting
- Document management
- Typing speed
- Workload management
- Scheduling appointments
- Strong problem solver
- Verbal communication
- Clerical support
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
New Vision Learning Academy
08.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Butterfly Effects Inc.
01.2024 - 08.2024
Clerical Assistant/Call Center Customer Service Representative
LSU Student Support Services
01.2023 - 12.2023
Clerical Assistant/Call Center Customer Service Representative
LSU Psychological Services
08.2021 - 05.2022
Overnight Stocker/Online Personal Shopper
Walmart
08.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Louisiana State University
Neville High School