April Smith
DES ARC
Summary
Seasoned Paraprofessional excited to help students of different skill levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Ready to help students grow and learn through any type of support. Willing to learn new things.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Arcare Education Center
9.13-21 - Current
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
Teaching Assistant
Des Arc Elementary
03.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted special need kids with different tasks
- road the bus for the Sunshine kids
- assisted in any task they needed help in
Paraprofessional
Arcare Education Center
08.2002 - 02.2020
assisted in the daily learning of each kid
assisted the teacher with multiple tasks
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Teacher's Assistant
Augusta Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Uaccb
Batesville, ARGoing For Associates
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe, ARCDA
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Beebe, AR05-2015
Skills
- Special Education Support
- Arts and craft
- Storytelling
Affiliations
- mother of 3
- multitasker
Education and Training
other,other,other
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Des Arc Elementary
03.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Augusta Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2017
Paraprofessional
Arcare Education Center
08.2002 - 02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technology
Uaccb
Going For Associates
Arkansas State University - Beebe
CDA
Arkansas State University - Beebe
Paraprofessional
Arcare Education Center
9.13-21 - Current
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