Aerial Smith

Lakeland, FL 33809
aerialsmith64_3om@indeedemail.com
(813) 7206013

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

ESE Teacher
Polk County School Board - Lakeland, FL
August 2018 to Present
I am the Resource Teacher, responsible for ensuring students receive instructional time in a special
education setting according to the state guidelines. I teach English Language Arts, Math, and US
History. I also write IEPs and conduct meetings upon the yearly revaluation for each student.

ESE Teacher
Osceola County School District - Poinciana, FL
January 2017 to Present
I am a VE Teacher, responsible for teaching, and supporting ESE teachers in a regular education
classroom setting. I call parents and other individuals who plays a role in the support of my students
to ensure that they receive the best education afforded to them. I am also responsible for writing their
IEP, which is the resource used to provide services to each student

Director of Programs
X- Tra Training Inc. - Lakeland, FL
December 2015 to Present
Responsibilities include: 
• Overseeing programs that are administered by X-tra Training Inc.  
• Working with the executive director to create programs. 
• monitoring the effectiveness of programs, making adjustments as needed. 
• Recruitment and Training of Volunteers 
• Attend community events in an effort to build and maintain positive relationships.

Reading Teacher
New Beginning High School - Lakeland, FL
June 2014 to Present
Responsibilities include managing all aspects of the blended learning classroom. (Direct instruction
methods ) combined with computer-mediated activities. Develope lessons aligned to common core
standards and present instructional content in an effective and engaging manner by implementing
various techniques to target a range of learning modalities. support recruitment, marketing, building
community relationships and retention by visiting the physical communities where our students reside.

TRUANCY OFFICER
New Beginnings High School - Lakeland, FL
June 2014 to August 2015
Responsible for reporting, resolving, and making referrals to address all student specific needs
discovered during home visits. Colaborating with school staff to develop interventions for students who
are truant. Maintaining necessary records ensuring confinentiality of customers and their families and
prepare related reports

FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services - Lakeland, FL
June 2011 to 2014
Responsible for providing on-site, individual and family intervention to children, their families, and
primary caregiver(s). Other duties included providing assistance, intervention, and education which is
focused upon resolving issues of abuse and neglect by assisting with the acquisition of services related
to issues such as substance abuse, adjustment and relationship issues, conducting life skills training
and employment assistance.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Help Is On the Way - Lakeland, FL
2009 to March 2011
Overseer of daily Adult Day Training (ADT) facility managing a staff of 5 to 10 employees. Duties
consisted of assisting mentally disabled adults with learning basic office skills as well as basic job
training skills. Coordinated all events sponsored by Help Is on the Way, ADT. Responsibilities included
but not limited to the following: Administration, Training, and coordination of activities.

IN HOME SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Sunrise Community Inc - Lakeland, FL
2003 to 2007
Responsible for assisting mentally disabled individuals living in a group home setting. Duties consisted
of setting doctor's appointments for individuals, administering medication to individuals, doing
activities with individuals within the community, cooking, cleaning, assisting with hygiene. The purpose
of this position was to teach each individual to be independent and to give them a sense of belonging.

Education

Certificate
SHULTZ CENTER - Jacksonville, FL
March 2016

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

STRAYER UNIVERSITY - Tampa, FL
June 2015

Certifications/Licenses

ESE Certification
I have completed and passed the ESE k-12 Subject Area test

Temporary Business Education 6-12 Certification

July 2016 to June 2019
Supported Employment

Best Practices

Additional Information

COMPETENCIES 
 
Excellent oral and written communication skills 
Ability to learn quickly 
Motivated, personable and dependable individual focused on results 
Flexible and adaptable 
Takes initiative to ensure a job gets done properly and efficiently 
Customer service skills 
Ability to follow instructions well and make decisions with no supervision 
Strong work ethics. 
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint and 
Team player