Shinea Smith
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Shinea Smith

Shinea N. Smith-Elridge
White Plains, NY 10601
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EDUCATION:
Berkeley College, White Plains, NY
Associate in Applied Science Degree, June 2016
Major: Criminal Justice
New York State, Teacher’s Assistant Certificate Level 2
INTERNSHIP:
Westchester County Courthouse, White Plains, NY
• Connecting with local attorney’s
• Hand’s on experience’s on certain trials
• Observe judicial proceedings
• Understanding the difference between a Misdemeanor and a Felony
• Research of current law issues in connection to certain trials
• Gained practical legal experience’s and becoming familiar with court operations
EXPERIENCE:

Souther Westchester Boces, Rye Lake, NY 03/20-Present
Teacher Assistant 8:1:2
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings
• Documents student’s daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities
• Promotes good study habits and student independence for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcomes
• Resolving conflicts between students, and setting and enforcing standards for classroom behavior
• Taking classroom lead if teacher is absent

Greenburgh Central School District, Hartsdale, NY 02/19-03/20
One to One Aide 8:1:2
• Supporting students needs throughout the classroom
• Complying with the students IEP, and individual goals
• Assisting head teacher throughout the classroom if needed
• Assisting therapists when child is present
• Collaborating with ABA therapist for behavior plans and techniques
• Monitoring student progress with Discrete Trials
• Communication through PEC’s



White Plains City School District, White Plains, NY 08/17-02/19
Teacher’s Assistant 8:1:2
• Comply with students IEP's, and individual needs
• Run discreet trails for ELA, Math, ABA
• Supporting teacher in their classroom daily routines
• Assisting the students in the specials
• Stepping in for the head teacher when she is absent
• Experience with the use of a pictures, visual boards, and electronic devices to help with communication

John A. Coleman School, White Plains, NY 10/16-08/17
One to One Aide 8:1:2
• Be knowledgeable of student’s IEP as well as their personal needs
• Remain in close physical and visual contact to student during indoor and outdoor activities
• Helping with daily notes on student and preparation for classroom activities
• Supporting One to One during classroom schedule while adapting to student’s needs
• Substituting in classrooms when One to One is not present in school

White Plains YWCA, White Plains, NY 09/15-08-16
Teacher’s Assistant
• Assist with homework 1st graders
• Tutor students for the next grade level

Long Island University Career Services, Brooklyn, NY 11201 10/09 – 12/11
The Warren School Pre-School, Pre-School Assistant – Age 3-5
• Responsible for daily activities
• Assisted students with reading comprehension and knowledge skills
• Assisted students to recognize numbers, letters and sounds
• Responsible for group activities focusing on blocks, play and art
• Prepared students for sessions from educational books and materials
• Communicated with teacher and parents regarding student program
Other Related Experience:
City of White Plains (Rehire), White Plains, NY 07/05 –08/09
Camp Counselor

Bethel Baptist Church, White Plains, NY 10601 12/08 -07/09
Jr Administrative Assistant

City of White Plains, (Rehire) 7/06 –08/06
Camp Counselor

United Pre-School, White Plains, NY 10606 7/05 –0 8/05
Teacher’s Assistant

Pre-School Aide Ages 3-5
Outside Affiliations:
AmeriCorps USA