Alissa Smith
St. Louis
Summary
I am a detail-oriented professional with a positive attitude seeking collaborative roles in mission-driven environments. I have expertise in enhancing team efficiency through administrative support and proficient use of Microsoft Office. As a self-starter with strong communication skills, I am eager to make a meaningful impact in my community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
eSpecial Needs
11.2021 - 08.2025
- Reviewed and updated product information including content and pricing
- Implemented updated policies and practices for organization and monitored effect
- Communicated with vendors regarding product additions and updates and implemented changes in a timely manner
- Organized data from the backend of a website for consistency in various platforms
- Wrote and implemented SOPs for out-of-office/international employees
- Resolved interdepartmental issues through a CRM ticketing system
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems
- Provided direct support to company executives on an as-needed basis for special projects
- Used software to coordinate meetings, appointments, and tasks senior executives
Student Teacher
Ritenour High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with an educator to complete a student teaching placement and obtain educational instruction experience
- Assisted with instruction of 9th grade and 10th grade ELA classes
- Grade English coursework and provided targeted written feedback
- Participated in grade-level PLCs weekly to develop data cycles and create plans to hit specific learning targets for EOC testing
- Created instructional materials and assessments for students in alignment with MLS ELA Standards through competency-based learning
- Engaged in professional development with a clinical educator at UMSL through classroom observations and scoring in alignment with MEES teacher candidate standards
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Philosophy
University of Missouri-St. Louis
St. Louis, MO08-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Ritenour High School
06.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Spreadsheet management
- Attention to detail
- Creativity
- Data entry
- Data analysis
- Administrative support
- Documentation and reporting
- Critical thinking
- Complex problem-solving
Certification
- Substitute Teaching Certification (05/2024 to 05/2028)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid (02/2025)
- Provisional Teaching Certification (05/2025)
Timeline
Student Teacher
Ritenour High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Administrative Assistant
eSpecial Needs
11.2021 - 08.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Ritenour High School
Bachelors of Arts - Philosophy
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Projects
The SoulFisher Ministries - Riverview Gardens School District - Tutor
January 2023 - April 2023
- Supervised and engaged students in grades K-8 during an afterschool care program
Succeed - University of Missouri-St. Louis - Tutor
January 2024 - April 2024
- Provided one-on-one tutoring opportunities for UMSL students with diverse learning needs and disabilities in the Succeed program