Patty Smithey

Demonstrated achiever with practical and foundational knowledge of differentiated instruction for ESE students, elementary education, classroom management, and the application of IEPs. Strong administrative skills and customer service skills. Excellent verbal and written communicator.

Experienced at implementing new concepts at an exceptionally quick pace, working well under pressure, multi-tasking workload, functioning as a team player, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively. Extensive computer training, including an above average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Fluent in English; Intermediate Spanish speaker/writer.

International study-abroad experience which cultivated strong diplomatic, problem-solving skills.

ESE Teacher - Hillsborough County Schools

(2023-08)

• Prepares student education plans in consultation with parents and department team members
• Supports learning for students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities.
• Designs instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum
• Assists parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities
• Serves as the coordinator of individualized education program(IEP) implementation with general education staff
• Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of student's IEP, as appropriate

Undergraduate Student Advisor - Saint Leo University

(2022-08 - 2023-08)

• Responsible to advise and manage large cohort of student accounts and to service students effectively
• Responsible to service applicants, active students, and alumni of Saint Leo University with their academic needs
• Manage course registrations and audit student degree plans for accuracy, graduation requirements, and transfer credits
• Responsible for providing consistent verbal and written communication to students/staff/management

Tutor, Part-time - Huntington Learning Center

(2022-08 - 2023-08)

• Responsible to learn multiple curriculum across a variety of grade-levels (K-12)
• Responsible to assist and challenge students in their curriculum to fill in their learning gaps
• Manage group(s) and student behavior
• Responsible for providing consistent verbal and written communication to students/staff/management

5th grade Teacher - Victory Charter School Tampa - Tampa

(2020-07 - 2022-08)

• Responsible to learn grade-level curriculum and deliver instruction to multiple groups of students daily
• Manage classroom and student behavior
• Develop tangible, accessible, and clear lessons that met State-wide law/standards
• Responsible for providing consistent verbal and written communication to students/families/stakeholders
• Responsible to plan events, field trips, and fundraisers for various causes

Admissions Advisor - Rasmussen University

(2019-01 - 2020-07)

• Recruited and engaged prospective leads/students via phone, email, and text
• Lead and assisted prospective college students through their admissions process
• Responsible to ensure financial aid applications, awards, and packages were created and agreed upon
• Solidified class schedules and ensured students felt happy with their choice in higher education
• Responsible to recruit, manage, and maintain a certain amount of students per quarter

4th Grade Teacher - Classical Preparatory School

(2018-07 - 2019-01)

• Responsible to learn grade-level curriculum and deliver instruction to multiple groups of students daily
• Manage classroom and student behavior
• Develop tangible, accessible, and clear lessons that met State-wide law/standards
• Responsible for providing consistent verbal and written communication to students/families/stakeholders
• Responsible to plan events, field trips, and fundraisers for various causes

Admissions Counselor - Monroe College

(2017-05 - 2018-07)

• Recruited prospective students at various high schools and college fairs in the NYC metropolitan area
• Presented information to students, families, and community members in informal and formal settings
• Engaged and provided information to prospective leads/students via phone, email, and text
• Lead and assisted prospective college students through the entirety of their admissions process
• Responsible to ensure financial aid applications, awards, and packages were created properly and agreed upon
• Solidified class schedules and ensured students felt happy with their choice in higher education
• Responsible to recruit, manage, and maintain a certain amount of students per quarter

Admissions Associate - The College of Westchester

(2016-09 - 2017-05)

• Perform administrative/secretarial duties assigned
• Answer and manage incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
• Demonstrate strong people skills and a caring motivational style needed to effectively schedule quality admissions appointments
• Ensure dynamic, professional and articulate telephone communication skills with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Support the Office of Admissions by engaging and motivating prospective students to visit the College to meet with a counselor and discuss their college and career plans

Volunteer and Mentor - Outreach 360

(2011 - 2016)

• Traveled independently overseas to various orphanages located to assist with the education, literacy and personal hygiene programs implemented for the children living there
• Traveled outside of the orphanage to teach and support the surrounding impoverished children in the community

Student Ambassador and Volunteer - People to People Student Travel

(2010 - 2011)

• Traveled to England, France, Belgium, Ireland, and The Netherlands as a student ambassador from the United States
• Participated in community service projects in Ireland, where peat was collected and stored for the elderly to utilize as fuel for heat during the winter

Master of Science - International Affairs - concentration in Non-Profit Organizations and Spanish - Florida State University (2016)

Bachelor of Science - International Affairs - concentration in Public Administration - Florida State University (2015)