Mental Health Early Childhood

Scottie Smith

Milwaukee, WI. **************@*****.*** 414-***-****

Professional Summary

Highly motivated candidate well-versed in teaching and leading preschool-aged children. Possesses an innate ability to establish strong connections with students and create an inviting learning environment. Dedicated to helping children develop the skills they need to become successful in the future.

Experience

Job Corp Center Milwaukee, WI 03/01/2024 to Present

Residential Counselor

My first responsibility to job corps students is to make sure that the students feel at home and safe, and secure.

Helping students during their transition from to living on campus at job corps.

RAs also conduct periodic checks to help maintain order and displine in assigned dorms.

Early Childhood Teacher Milwaukee, WI. 01/2021 to 01/2023

St. Ann's Intergenerational

Implemented lesion plans and daily classroom schedules by curriculum and programming.

Set up and organized classrooms encouraging children to create, explore, and confidently make decisions.

Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behavior.

Communicated and developed effective partnership with parents and families, encouraging parent involvement.

Childcare Assistant Milwaukee, WI. 01/2016 to Present

Freelance Caregiver

Created an organized classroom that encouraged children to create, explore, and confidently make decisions.

Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to maximize physical health and safety.

Administered proprietary curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences.

Implemented a well- rounded curriculum to meet children's unique learning styles.

Mental Health Technician Milwaukee, WI. 01/2015 to 01/2016

Bell Therapy

Observed and assisted mental health patients with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization.

Responsible for maintaining a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and ensuring the safety of patients and staff.

Participated in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meeting.

Recorded patient information, including vital signs, weight, and demeanor.

Security Officer Milwaukee, WI. 01/2013 to 01/2017

Guardsmark

Responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of employees, visitors, and property.

Tasked with patrolling a designated area, responding to safety and security threats, and establishing a security presence.

Identified potential security risks and responded accordingly.

Completed incident reports and required documentation for all security incidents.

Education

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN. 01/2001

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Skills

Punctual with solid attendance record

Efficient and collaborative worker with the ability to work independently.

Adept at working with special need children.

Group and individual instructions.

Professional caregiver

Age-appropriate curriculum

Strong work ethic and dependable

Fine motor skill development

High adaptability with the keen ability to learn quickly.

Educational strategies

Positive reinforcement strategies

Effective listening

Certified in early Childhood Education

Play -based learning.

Classroom discipline

Organizing and distributing materials

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