Tanya Smith
Ozark
Summary
I am looking to obtain a position that will enable me to utilize my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with children and others.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Teacher Supervisor
Koala-ty Crafting Club
Anchorage
01.2026 - Current
- Managed weekly operations of crafting classes
- Coordinated supply orders and inventory management for crafting materials.
- Developed engaging content for social media to promote crafting club activities.
- Organized classes and activities to enhance member participation and creativity.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Staff management
Preschool Homeschool Co-op Teacher
Cornerstone Church
Anchorage
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Collaborated with parents and community members to support student learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Homeschool Art Teacher
Volunteer
Anchorage
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse student art projects.
- Guided students in using various artistic mediums and techniques effectively.
- Developed age-appropriate activities that promoted artistic skill development.
Children's Ministry Director
Church Volunteer
Anchorage
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed engaging curriculum for children's spiritual education and growth.
- Coordinated weekly activities and events for children and families.
- Recruited and trained volunteers to support children's ministry programs.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for children to explore faith and community.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance children's ministry experiences.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all participants.
- Led team meetings to discuss program improvements and volunteer support needs.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curriculum and core church beliefs.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
Volunteer Awana Leader
Cornerstone Church
Anchorage
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Facilitated interactive discussions to enhance student participation and understanding.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Education
Early Childhood Education
University of Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 09.1997 - 12.2002
Early Childhood Education
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA 09.1988 - 05.1989
Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA 09.1987 - 05.1989
Skills
- Facilitating Homeschooling of my children for 20 years
- Event management
- Educational program design
- Customer relationship management
- Social media marketing
- Program evaluation
- Resource allocation
- Operational oversight
- Staff management
- Leadership development
- Entrepreneurial strategy
- Creative thinking
- Effective communication
Certification
- Creative Crafting Club Certificate: September 2025 (Kids ages 2-12)
Timeline
Owner/Teacher Supervisor
Koala-ty Crafting Club
01.2026 - Current
Preschool Homeschool Co-op Teacher
Cornerstone Church
09.2025 - 04.2026
Homeschool Art Teacher
Volunteer
09.2022 - 05.2023
Children's Ministry Director
Church Volunteer
01.2021 - 10.2021
Volunteer Awana Leader
Cornerstone Church
09.2017 - 04.2020
Early Childhood Education
University of Fairbanks
09.1997 - 12.2002
Early Childhood Education
Coastline Community College
09.1988 - 05.1989
Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
09.1987 - 05.1989