Donna Duce Smith

**** *** ***, #*, *******, Florida 32425

850-***-**** ad222l@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Former Realtor and Special Education Teacher who has been an instructor and student advocate, while a dedicated professional. Hold diverse knowledge, skills and abilities that range from several certifications in education, medical assisting and treatment facility office positions, as well as, maintaining a license as Real Estate Broker/Agent in the State of Florida. Flexible, yet still eager to learn everyday and committed to creating a positive work atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging and supportive for myself, customers, clients and any team I am employed with. Highlights :

● Ready and willing to step up for challenges and learn in any situation,

● calm under pressure, focused when things appear chaotic

● flexible, decisive and adaptive

● standardized testing instruction

● IEP, Title 1 & learning assessment knowledge

● Critical thinker with public school background

● Held Fl teaching certificate in General Elem. Ed & special education K-12 with Esol Endorsement & integrated middle grade certification.

● Real estate experience with Broker/Sales agent license in Florida.

● property management maintenance records and dispatch agent

● Multiple clerical and human resource knowledge and skills

● Intermediate computer skills with knowledge of word, excel and data entry

● administer drug screen, mental evaluation for out/in patient treatment referrals

● Served in different positions within the Teachers Union.Represented local chapter at State and National Level Activities Outline of Experience :

2018- current: Substitute teacher in local county school districts, Personal Care Assistant, student driver and after school tutor for varying exceptionality student's, several honors students, along with a few general curriculum students from the 9th through 12th grades. Whether accommodating activities and recreation plans and any new or recurring event scheduling for all therapy, rehab and doctor appointments for each age group or area was kept up to records retention protocols. All general living, public or private and study areas were used to teach basic home and living skills as used for any student or elderly client there within the property which was located near the high school location. Meal planning, budget outline and sharing of mess hall And private kitchen areas were used for life skills in association with accounting of all basic living costs and banking services for actual clients and workbook or replica materials if needed for student lessons. . Both age groups were involved in all aspects of the tutoring offered and eventually incorporated running errands and shopping ventures for groceries and other personal needs. Total time incorporated a full set of real & current life skills for all ages and modifications were made for individual needs, as each individual learning plan was developed and followed. Worked as self contractor for two terms and have since become strictly a Prn and client referred service only.

Assisted as part-time Realtor, Broker Associate, in Panama City Florida with : Realty Check Real Estate Services - Melana Weems - Broker 2111 E. 3rd Street, Florida 32401 850-***-**** Maintenance/Listing Agent with local property management company(Bluekey Realty, Southport, Fl) using Rent Manager Software to take, send out, enter and process all maintenance requests and purchase order information. Clerical and office work as needed. Special Education (ABA instruction) Teacher & Program Teacher for Gulf Coast School for Autism (8/12/2013 –current). Due to cut in program funds and withdrawal of two students at the private school for autistics students my position was placed on an on-call/substitute status and therefore I am seeking a more permanent position.

*Gaps in Employment: (2009--current)Due to near fatal car accident, as a passenger in 2009, I have several years of divided and planned surgical centered treatment plan that involved: up to 2 years recovery for a single surgical event and/or some lengthy and medically required surgery or multiple surgical services that total over 25 surgeries to be exact. Each included pre- operative times and some long and extensive rehabilitation plans that now have concluded as of May, 2017 d the 2 years of rehab following to leave only minimal limitations of my right arm, although disabilities by medical definition I am able to use in many capacities & Still perform mental and physical duties for this position. Any required adjustments would be open to discussion if needed in an interview and I am more than capable to make any adjustments needed to get my job requirement done to the employers satisfaction. ( I am seeking reentry to a part or full time position in my degree field of education.) Special Education Teacher from 8/05-7/2010 with Washington County Schools for elementary grades through eighth grade also worked as contract teacher during 2003-2005 while attending college & during internship. During 1999-2003 I worked as and still hold a Broker/Sales agent real estate license.

Prior to education degree worked as Office manager and Crisis counselor for Bradford Health Services, Dothan, AL.(1997-1999), Medical Assistant within Tallahassee Memorial and TOC Health Care Offices for OB/GYN, Home Healthcare/medical transcription & CMA for Orthopedic Surgeons while attending TCC & Lively Vo. Tech, in Tallahassee, FL.(1989-96), and as an Administrative Secretary for the Construction Engineer within Florida Department of Transportation(1994-1996) all during times of college enrollment and degree seeking part-time and full-time).

Education University of West FL, Pensacola & Chipola College branches: Bachelor of Arts, Dual degree in Elementary & Special education K-12 w/ Esol Endorsement, plus Integrated Middle grades. FL Broker License with Florida Realtors Association, National Realtors Association and local county level association . Accomplishments Led 25+ students to improvement within test scores during 2006-2010 school years; Attended all continuing and professional development offered; Teaching and teacher Union representative, Treasurer and negotiator for Washington County Teachers over 2006-2010. Attended National and State Level Conventions. Prepared and presented negotiations 2007-09 school years. Single mother who raised four daughters who are all successfully tackling life with happy hearts and strong independent spirits that have real life lessons & have firsthand knowledge of this moms sincere love, respect & support with them 100%! References provided upon request