Experienced Childcare and Education Professional

Dornithea Lynn Smith

Phone: 443-***-****. Email: **********@*****.***

Education

Associate Arts and Science, in Human Resources, May 2022 Frederick Community College, Frederick, Maryland

Bachelors Human Resource Mangement, December 2023

University of Maryland Global Campus, Maryland

Certifications and Skills

Second Step, Child Care Director Credentials, Creative Curriculum, Paraprofessional, Fluent in Lexia programing, BLS

Relevant Experience

Paraprofessonal Educator, Taneytown Elementary, Taneytown, MD August 2012- Present Provided staff support in an educational or childcare environment. Worked with children individually or in small groups by providing basic instruction on reading, writing, math, and other educationally related activities as assigned by teachers' directions.

Student Service Aide, New Windsor Middle, New Windosr, MD August 2009 - August 2012 Acted as an active team member in providing for the well-being, education and supervision of a child with sever autism in the classroom and throughout the day. I provided an adaptive learning environment for the childs specific needs.

Child Care Director, Little Blessings Daycare, Saint Augustine, FL January 2007 - August 2009 Supervised and lead a staff of six childcare teacher. Designed program plans, oversaw daily activities, and prepare budgets. Coordinated with multiple families on the finacies, care and overall wellbeing of thei child.

Assistant Teacher, Head Start, Westminster, MD November 2000-January 2006

Assisted the teacher in planning and preparation for daily activities; aided instructional efforts of the teacher. Managed the daily hygiene of eight plus children and supervised nap time, snack time and bathroom break to ensure safety.

Infant One Teacher, Celebree, Westminster, MD Spetember1998- 2000

Planned, prepared, and implemented a variety of preschool or infant/toddler learning activities for children. Demonstrated and assisted in the preschool or infant/toddler development process with Early Childhood Education students.

Assistant Teacher, William Winchester Elementary School, Westminster, MD August 19961998

Planned, taught and demonstrated instructions for students having difficulty with reading or writing. Works with student one on one and in small groups to improve literacy at an early age.

Leadership Experience

Throws Coach, Francis Scott Key, Union Bridge, MD

Responsible for monitoring and coaching student-athletes; maintain safety and improve overall performance.

Head Caoch of Girls on the Run, Taneytown Elementary School, Taneytown, MD

Built and fostered a sense of community that is focused on the health and fitness of young women in elementary school.

Head Coach for Battle of the Books, Taneytown Elementary School, Taneytown, MD

Provided guidance and motivation for several students interested in reading. Lead a book team to compete at a county book competition.

After School Teacher, Child Nurturing Center, Taneytown, MD

Provided after school extra curricular activities for students and coordinated with families to relieve the burden of early after school pick up

Volunteer Experience

Girl Scout Leader, Daisy Troop 502, Taneytown, MD

● Started and lead a local girl scout troop. Attended festivals, cookie sellings and required troop meetings

References

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