Heather Smith
Richmond
Summary
- Highly dependable, ethical and reliable throughout my home and school community.
- Very attentive to detail and lead by example.
- Knowledgeable with implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and strategies.
- Worked with academic, behavioral and personal needs of student's with learning and behavior disabilities.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
- Experience with implementing student's academic and behavior modifications/accommodations including student's who are hearing impaired.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraeducator
Madison County Board Of Education - Clark-Moores
08.2018 - Current
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
Special Education Paraeducator
Madison County Board Of Education - Farristown
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times
- Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment that was integral to students' needs
- Built and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, teachers, support staff and parents
- Communicated with students, teachers, staff and parents to main effective relationships for student and program growth
- Maintained student safety in classroom and outside environments
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while carrying out IEP goals
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
Cabinet for Families & Health
Social Worker
04.2003 - 07.2014
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management
- Interviewed families to determine eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, and Cash Assistance
- Linking Clients with Community Resources to further ensure self-sufficiency
- Teamwork with co-workers to achieve a goal for community members
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky05.2002
Skills
- Punctual & Well Organized
- Familiar with Staff, Students, and Parents
- Personable & Honest
- Work Well with others (flexible)
- Strong Work Ethic
- Active Listening Skills
- Experience using Staff Infinite Campus
Timeline
Special Education Paraeducator
Madison County Board Of Education - Clark-Moores
08.2018 - Current
Special Education Paraeducator
Madison County Board Of Education - Farristown
08.2014 - 08.2018
Cabinet for Families & Health
Social Worker
04.2003 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Kentucky
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