Destiny Smith is seeking a position that allows her to utilize her education and experience. She has a background in speech and hearing sciences and arts. Smith has worked in childcare roles at Kiddie Academy, Children of America, and the YMCA since 2012. Her duties have included lesson planning, health and safety coordination, administrative work, and customer service. She has skills in management, sales, communication, leadership, and technology. Smith is pursuing her bachelor's degree at The Ohio State University.
1. Destiny L. Smith
| Columbus, OH 43204 | 614-519-2390 | dsmith4994@gmail.com
Objective
To obtain a position in which I can use my skills, training, knowledge and education to not only to be a strong asset
within a company, program, or organization, but also to grow with it and challenge myself along the way.
Education
In progress of my Bachelors Degree, 2013-2015, The Ohio State University
· Speech and Hearing Sciences
Associates Degree, 2013 , Columbus State Community College
· Arts
High School Diploma, 2011 , Hilliard Davidson High School
· Academic
Experience
Administrator and Lead Infant Teacher | Kiddie Academy of Reynoldsburg | Jan. 2016- Present
· Serves as the Infant II room lead teacher for a minimum of 3 hours per day, then for the remainder of the day, I
move to the Front Desk/Front Office and fulfill my AdministrativeDuties.
Duties:
Lesson Planning
Actively engaging with the children
Upholding ODJFS licensing guidelines
Filing, copying, answering phones
Handling needs of the parent, staff, and children
Coordinator of the new iPad/Tadpoles Application system
Health & Safety Coordinator/ Pre-K Teacher |Children of America Downtown | Aug. 2014- Oct. 2015
· Started off as the part-time Pre- K teacher until I took a break from my own education to become full-timeto
ensure that the kids in my class were getting the help and educational growth they needed before venturing off into
Kindergarten.
Duties:
Planning and implementing daily activities
Following USDA food preparation guidelines
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Ensuring the safety of the children at all times
Upholding ODJFS licensing guidelines
Maintaining excellent relationships with parents, management, and staff
· Promoted to Health and Safety Coordinator in August 2015
Duties:
Weekly and monthly inspections around the center, making sure all the classrooms were in co ordinance
with licensing codes
Completing work order forms for each class each week
Making myself flexible and available for the management team as needed daily
After School Care part-time, Summer Care full-time | YMCA of Central Ohio | March 2012- Aug. 2014
· Provided daily instruction and supervision of children at assigned sites, various schools, and YMCA branches around
Columbus and surrounding areas.
Duties:
Preparation of arrival of children
Clean up after dismissal
Lesson planning and implementing daily activities
Maintaining positive relationships with children, parents, staff, schools/hosts, administration
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
· Can manage multiplepriorities/Multi-task
· Work Independently
· Oversee Projects and Activities
· Coordinate Projects and Activities
SALES
· Possesses excellent customer service skills learned through training and experience
· Manages money well
· Great organization
COMMUNICATION
· Strong Interpersonal Skills
· Analytical Thinker
· Verbal and Listening Skills
LEADERSHIP
· Strives to go above and beyond
· Makes sure the job gets done right
· Team player as well as a team leader
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TECHNOLOGICAL
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel etc.), Apple iOS, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome
· Swift typing skills (WPM 53)
· Professional telephone skills and operation
Additional Certifications
First Aid
CPR
Child Abuse
Communicable Disease
**References available upon request