-1Leanne

H. Smith
4613 Norman Rd.
Portsmouth, VA
23703
(757) 286-0933
leanne.hs3@gmail.com
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Summary

Highly motivated and skilled professional with over 10 years’ experience in business
management and administration in a wide range of industries, both public and private.
Several years’ experience as director and teacher in primary education with a high ratio of
military families. Skilled in developing, organizing, and implementing curriculum in
classroom management and discipline. Versed and skilled in a variety of managerial and
administrative duties, including: computer skills, account management, communications
between company and client, coordinating events, managing and training staff, time
management, scheduling, correspondence, data entry, filing, counseling and
conflict/problem resolution. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Professional Experience

Joseph A. Pennington, Attorney at Law, Norfolk, VA 2008

Paralegal
Duties: Court and legal document preparation, correspondence, office liaison,
office account manager, filing, appointment scheduling, arrange client conferences

St. Mary Star of the Sea School, Hampton, VA 2005-2008

Private elementary school serving grades Pre-K through 8 with a high ratio of
Military Families
Pre Kindergarten Teacher and After School Care Staff 2007-2008
Primary teacher responsible for student safety and learning in all core subject areas
CPR and First Aid Certification, VIRTUS Certification, and Religious Education
Certification
Performed the following duties:
*Implement and enforce School rules and policies
*Supervise and maintain a safe environment
*Utilize personal strengths and varied teaching styles to promote
student learning
*Teach in accordance to the curriculum guidelines
*Develop and implement classroom discipline management program
*Time management
*Filing and recording student records
*Develop and implement curriculum and lesson plans in all core subject areas,
i.e.--math, english, social studies, science, music, art, physical education, library,
and religion
*Correspondence between teacher and parent
*Daily Communication skills in counseling and conflict/problem resolution between
teacher/student, teacher/parent, and teacher/teacher relations

Director of After School Care Program and Teaching Assistant 2006-2007

CPR and First Aid Certification, Food Handler Certification, and VIRTUS Certification
Same description of duties as stated below in 2005-2006 with additional duties:
*Provide support to teacher in all classroom management areas and learning centers
*Aid in classroom discipline
*Prepare and assist with classroom projects

Director of After School Care Program 2005-2006

CPR and First Aid Certification, Food Handler Certification, and VIRTUS Certification
Duties Performed:
*Supervise and discipline all children grades Pre-K thru 8th
*Maintain accurate records of attendance
*Report and record accidents and/or incidents of any kind
*Coordinate work schedule
*Correspondence and filing
*Develop and implement discipline management
*Procure and stock food and emergency supplies
*Develop, organize and implement age appropriate activities, indoor and outdoor
*Assist/Tutor students in core subject areas
*Manage logistics of 40 plus students a day
*Telecommunications
*Develop and Implement the logistical procedures for an emergency
*Develop and Implement a better communication system between staff and client
*Ensure all school policies and procedures are maintained

Short term job opportunities while concentrating on family 1997-2000

Short Term jobs included:
*Administrative Assistant in urology practice in Fairfax, VA 1997
*Teachers’ Assistant in Montessori School in McLean, VA 1997
*Nordstrom Sales Associate 2000

MGS & Associates-Teal Team/U.S. Department of Defense contractor 1998

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Administrative Assistant
Duties: Filing, correspondence, client liaison, appointment scheduling, answer phone and
general office duties

Kenneth B. Wills, Attorney at Law, Norfolk, VA 1991-1992

Administrative Assistant in a small medical malpractice firm
Duties: Filing, correspondence, client liaison, answer phone, appointment scheduling and
general office duties
Loaves and Fishes by Dail’s, Norfolk, VA 1990-1996
Catering and Kitchen Manager
Food Handler Certification
Duties Performed:
*Manage all aspects of kitchen and catering duties
*Manage all aspects of interviewing and hiring potential employees
*Train employees
*Coordinate, schedule and staff restaurant and catering events, events ranging from
10 - 500 people and staffing ranging from 8 to approximately 15
*Meet with clients and coordinate parties
*Create and implement/execute catering menus
*Maintain a safe, comfortable, and professional working environment for staff
*Ensure the meeting of city codes for food handling
*Procure and stock all food supplies for restaurant and catering

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Service Counseling and Minor in Elementary

Education-Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 1994

Skills and Key Qualifications

*Versed in computer skills which include both Microsoft Office, Apple applications,
Excel and QuickBooks
*Proficient in counseling and conflict/problem resolution
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
*Policy Development
*Customer service
*Organizational skills