Tasha Smith
Winterville
Summary
Dynamic Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher at Pitt County Schools with expertise in curriculum development and student assessment. Proven ability to foster independent thinking and creativity in students. Skilled in crisis intervention and resource management, successfully advocating for vulnerable populations in previous social work roles. Committed to professional growth and impactful education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Pitt County Schools
Greenville
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Encouraged students to think independently and express original and creative ideas.
- Constructed curriculum to span economics and resource management, human development, interior design, textiles and apparel design to provide varied options for students to explore.
- Attended department initiatives for professional growth to meet career benchmarks.
- Created homework assignments and handouts applicable to classroom lesson plans.
- Planned lessons using creative instruction to reach wide student audience.
- Assessed student understanding through oral presentations, written assignments, quizzes and tests.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Guilford County Department of Social Services
Greensboro
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Advocated on behalf of vulnerable children and youth in court proceedings or other legal settings.
- Established behavioral modification goals and assessed progress toward goals.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs, evaluate progress, and provide resources to families.
- Provided culturally competent services while respecting individual beliefs and values.
- Interviewed clients individually and in groups to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Arranged adoptions and found foster homes for abandoned or abused children.
- Maintained detailed records of client information and services provided in accordance with agency policy.
Social Worker Case Manager
Craven County Department Of Social Services
New Bern
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Advised families regarding guardianship arrangements when appropriate.
- Provided supportive counseling services for victims of abuse or neglect.
- Visited clients at residences to assist courts with custody decisions and conduct home study assessments.
- Assisted and advocated for clients obtaining financial resources and government entitlements.
- Referred patients to community resources for mental health treatment, child protective services and assistance for people with developmental disabilities.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Visited clients at residence for home study assessments to assist courts with custody decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2010
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Student assessment
- Resource management
- Child development
- Professionalism
- Assessment strategies
- Crisis intervention
- Client documentation
Timeline
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Pitt County Schools
11.2021 - 06.2024
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Guilford County Department of Social Services
10.2016 - 03.2019
Social Worker Case Manager
Craven County Department Of Social Services
10.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Social Work
East Carolina University
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