CAROL DENISE SMITH
Durham, NC 27703
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A dynamic human services professional who is a team player, sharp, self-motivated, has
the ability to thrive under pressure and deadlines.
EDUCATION
B.A. Psychology, North Carolina Central University, December 1998
Child Care Credential I & II, Durham Technical Institute, 2004
Associates in Theology, North Carolina Bible College, May 2008
SPECIAL SKILLS
• Computer Skills, faxing and Internet
• Crisis Intervention
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
11-2012 to present Durham County Public Schools
2107 Hillandale Road
Durham, NC 27705 Substitute Teacher
Supervisor: Gayle Chiles919-***-****
10-2012 to 12-1012 Young Rembrandts
2530 Meridian Parkway (3rd floor)
Durham, NC 27713 Teacher
Supervisor: Victoria Pridgen919-***-****
05-2011 to 10-2011 North Capitol Collaborative
200 K Street, NW Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002 Family Support Worker
Supervisor: Tawana Holland202-***-****
* Conducted weekly home visits
* Created a service plan with goals and objectives for each client
* Accompany clients to appointments and aid in application completion
* Maintained accurate case notes for each client and submitted reports
* Attend supervision with supervisor/discuss clients’ progress/suggestions
08-2009 to 10-2010 Institute for Family Centered Services
4351 Garden City Drive, Suite 200
Landover, MD 20782 Family Centered Specialist
Supervisor: Tawyna Brown301-***-****
* Met with clients in their home to facilitate family meetings
*Help client identify needs available in the community
* Worked with client in assessing their mental health needs/medication
Page 2
06-2007 to 07-2009 Arizona Department of Economic Security/CPS
820 East Fry Blvd.
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 CPS Specialist II
Superviser : Mary Stierman520-***-****
* Responded to reports from the Child Abuse Hotline/Welfare Checks
* Conducted investigations and interviewed cleints
* Removal of children from home when abuse was suspected/verified
*Accompanied client to forensic intervieweing and exam
* Submitted reports to the court/testified on behalf of the State of Arizona
*Facilitated and Coordinate Family Team Meetings
* Returned child(ren) back to the home for réunification/Foster Care Placement
06-2006 to 05-2007 SEABHS (South Eastern Arizona Behavior Health Services)
4755 Campus Drive
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Clinical Liaison
Supervisor: Gail Eaton520-***-****
* Complete Mental Health Assessments on each individual
* GAF and aid in diagnoses and treatment plan
*Monitor meeting with psychiatrist/medication monitoring and refills
*Admitted client to Mental Health facility when client was a danger to self or others
* Responded to 24-Hour Crisis Hotline calls
* Co-facilitated groups and meetings with staff and clients
04-2006 to 06-2006 Imagine Early Learning Center
1764 Paseo San Luis
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Substitute Teacher
Supervisor: Marge Dailey520-***-****
* Created and implemented lesson plans on a daily basis
* Monitored the playground area/nap time
* Prepared meals for the children and sanitize areas at the end of the day
* Held parent-teacher meetings to discuss concerns and progress
07-2005 to 3-2006 DPS Easley Elementary School, COPE
302 Lebanon Circle
Durham, NC Asst. Teacher
Supervisor: Shelia Jones
* Worked with seriously emotionally disturbed youth in a classroom setting
* Assist classroom teacher with assignments/students to mainstream classes
* Monitored the “time-out” room for safety of the student/de-escalate crisis
Page 3
03-2005 to 07-2005 Sky Rizers LLC
2603 Carver Street
Durham, NC CBS Professional
Supervisor: Patricia Smith919-***-****
*Worked with dually-diagnosed individuals in the community
* Mentored appropriate behavior to students in the classroom
* Helped to resolved conflicts in parent child interactions
02-2004 to 02-2005 First Presbyterian Day School
305 East Main Street
Durham, NC Lead Teacher
Supervisor: Darnella Warthern919-***-****
*Created and implemented monthly lesson plans
* Held quarterly parent-teacher conferences
*Supervised assistant during class time/lunch/snack preparation
*Prepare projects and lessons during planning period
02-2002 to 02-2004 Triangle Daycare Center
1301 Riddle Road
Durham, NC Teacher
Supervisor: Annie Vample919-***-****
* Assist teacher in the classroom/individual one-on-one with student
*Coordinated school programs and special events
*Monitor playground during recess
08-2000 to 02-2002 Durham Housing Authority
300 East Main Street
Durham, NC Auditor/Outreach Worker
Supervisor: Mary Reade919-***-****
* Worked in the community with family and management team
*Acted as a liaison between the tenant and management/rent/discrepancies
*Assisted client in employment searches/complied a job bank
*Reviewed files for accuracy and order
*Made corrections to files and submitted them for approval
REFERENCES:
1. Cheryle Roberts Durham Housing Authority 919-***-****
2. Sherrill McNiell North Carolina Central University 919-***-****
3. Sherzon Simpson American Healthcare Association 202-***-****
4. Tangia Mallard SEABHS 520-***-****
5. Andre Sexton Calvary’s Rock Church 520-***-****