Kira E. Word
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Pany Allen, MBA
I highly recommend Kira for any position working with children. She was such a wonderful teacher and my son was lucky to have her as his caregiver. His eyes lit up when he saw Kira. She is a very caring, trusting individual. Any organization would be lucky to have her.
Kyle Alston
I have worked with Kira Smith before and I can certainly say that she brings much heart and dedication to the table anywhere she goes. She is focused and determined to meet the needs of those with whom she interacts. Ms. Smith has a passion for helping others and is quite knowledgeable and resourceful. I'd recommend her for any career that involves working with people especially in the field of education as she is clearly able to introduce concepts and ideas to people in innovative ways.
Pany Allen, MBA
I highly recommend Kira for any position working with children. She was such a wonderful teacher and my son was lucky to have her as his caregiver. His eyes lit up when he saw Kira. She is a very caring, trusting individual. Any organization would be lucky to have her.
Kyle Alston
I have worked with Kira Smith before and I can certainly say that she brings much heart and dedication to the table anywhere she goes. She is focused and determined to meet the needs of those with whom she interacts. Ms. Smith has a passion for helping others and is quite knowledgeable and resourceful. I'd recommend her for any career that involves working with people especially in the field of education as she is clearly able to introduce concepts and ideas to people in innovative ways.
Pany Allen, MBA
I highly recommend Kira for any position working with children. She was such a wonderful teacher and my son was lucky to have her as his caregiver. His eyes lit up when he saw Kira. She is a very caring, trusting individual. Any organization would be lucky to have her.
Kyle Alston
I have worked with Kira Smith before and I can certainly say that she brings much heart and dedication to the table anywhere she goes. She is focused and determined to meet the needs of those with whom she interacts. Ms. Smith has a passion for helping others and is quite knowledgeable and resourceful. I'd recommend her for any career that involves working with people especially in the field of education as she is clearly able to introduce concepts and ideas to people in innovative ways.
Pany Allen, MBA
I highly recommend Kira for any position working with children. She was such a wonderful teacher and my son was lucky to have her as his caregiver. His eyes lit up when he saw Kira. She is a very caring, trusting individual. Any organization would be lucky to have her.
Kyle Alston
I have worked with Kira Smith before and I can certainly say that she brings much heart and dedication to the table anywhere she goes. She is focused and determined to meet the needs of those with whom she interacts. Ms. Smith has a passion for helping others and is quite knowledgeable and resourceful. I'd recommend her for any career that involves working with people especially in the field of education as she is clearly able to introduce concepts and ideas to people in innovative ways.
Experience
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Guilford Technical Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Inclusion for Impact Internship Coordinator
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Aug 2023 - Present
Coordinator of Impact for Inclusion of Internship where we focus on the development of diverse first year teaching cohorts. This program works to ensure new faculty in training enhances their teaching practices and classroom management strategies via a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lense.
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Assistant Professor of Psychology
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Associate Professor of Psychology
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Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
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Psychology Instructor
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2023
-Working to delivery content related pedagogy to meet the needs of various learning styles -Working with current technology to enhance learning styles and content delivery for hybrid courses-Developing learner centered lesson plans and syllabi-Working closely with students to promote retention, resource referrals and campus involvement -Assessing student learning outcomes and content mastery-Maintaining classroom technology and settings and student records-Engaging in distance learning and Moodle Platform navigation -Works closely with students as student advisor-Works closely with Humanities and Social Sciences division Show less
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2018
-Working to delivery content related pedagogy to meet the needs of various learning styles -Working with current technology to enhance learning styles and content delivery for hybrid courses-Developing learner centered lesson plans and syllabi-Working closely with students to promote retention, resource referrals and campus involvement -Assessing student learning outcomes and content mastery-Maintaining classroom technology and settings and student records-Engaging in distance learning and Moodle Platform navigation Show less
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State of North Carolina, Department of Social Services
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North Carolina
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Social Worker IA&T
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2018
✓ Working with clients with at-risk youth and families engaging in In-Home Services, Intake and Assessments ✓ Working with family and community supports to develop and complete case plans ✓ Working with team to staff cases and develop case dispositions and reasoning for screen ins ✓ Working closely with client caseload to assess needs, case management needs and resource allocation ✓ Advocate/Advisor for client as it pertains to services, treatment and crisis and case management ✓ Complete necessary paperwork for case file needs, referrals and case decisions ✓ Working to complete intake, investigation, assessment for on-call and additional areas of CPS ✓ Completed Pre-Service Training for Social Workers (8/15/14) and first year SW trainings. Show less
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NC Recovery Support Services
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Raleigh, NC
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Qualified Mental Health Professional/ Certified Substance Abuse Counselor-Intern
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2014
-Worked with adult SA clients to create treatment plans and goals -Facilitated SAIOP groups and conducted informal one on ones -Utilized Matrix Model for group sessions and materials -Worked with team to staff and discuss cases -Managed client caseload -Engaged in case management services for client. -Conducted intakes and urine screens -Worked with adult SA clients to create treatment plans and goals -Facilitated SAIOP groups and conducted informal one on ones -Utilized Matrix Model for group sessions and materials -Worked with team to staff and discuss cases -Managed client caseload -Engaged in case management services for client. -Conducted intakes and urine screens
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Carolina Support Services
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North Carolina
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Qualified Professional
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Jun 2011 - Jan 2014
-Worked with consumers with MH/DD/SA issues to provide Intensive In-Home Services for youth and families -Worked with IIH Team to provide and identify mental health services, interventions and in-home therapy -Enabled and supported consumers in following their PCP and ITR treatment goals and objectives -Worked closely with families in order to administer mental health services for both the youth and family unit -Advocated for both client and family as it pertains to services, treatment and crisis and case management -Provided direct and in-direct rehabilitative and resource services for client and family Show less
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Freedom House Recovery Center
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Qualified Mental Health Professional/Substance Abuse Professional
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Dec 2011 - Sep 2013
-Working with consumers with MH/DD/SA issues to provide Intensive In-Home Services for youth and families -Working with IIH Team to provide and identify mental health services, interventions and in-home therapy -Enable and support consumers in following their PCP and ITR treatment goals and objectives -Working closely with families in order to administer mental health services for both the youth and family unit -Advocate for both client and family as it pertains to services, treatment and crisis and case management -Provide direct and in-direct rehabilitative services for client and family -Working with IIH Team Lead to complete intake and assessment -Working adult MH/SA patients to successfully detox and provide appropriate MH/SA therapy groups -Working with a team to provide referral services for adult SA/MH clients Show less
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North Carolina State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Mentor/Student-Athlete Tutor
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Oct 2006 - Dec 2011
Mentored North Carolina State University student athletes Tutored student athletes in the Social Sciences area; specific subjects included: History, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Communications and Spanish Reviewed homework assignments with students; provided academic guidance for written reports and class work Provided student athletes with organizational and study habit assessments and skills Provided academic support in one on one, group and team study hall settings Show less
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Site Coordinator
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Oct 2010 - May 2011
Worked closely with Administration to foster Teacher training and support systems Worked closely with Teachers to ensure positive youth and family partnerships Provided licensing and curriculum assessments and protocol Engaged in Five-Star multi-site management and coordination Worked with families and staff in order to coordinate referral and community support services Worked closely with Administration to foster Teacher training and support systems Worked closely with Teachers to ensure positive youth and family partnerships Provided licensing and curriculum assessments and protocol Engaged in Five-Star multi-site management and coordination Worked with families and staff in order to coordinate referral and community support services
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Bright Horizons
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United States
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Infant Teacher
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Jan 2010 - Oct 2010
Served as a co-teacher and fostered positive caregiver-child relationships for children ages 3 months- 5 years Worked closely with families to ensure proper developmental and academic milestones for their children. Provided curriculum development and documentation of child’s progress. Created lesson plans and environments that encouraged exploration, academic preparation and diversity recognition. Collaborated with team members to ensure successful classroom transitions and completion of youth portfolios. Show less
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Residential Counselor
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Oct 2007 - Jun 2008
Mentored at-risk middle-school and high school aged youth in a residential treatment facility Served as member on client treatment teams and fostered therapeutic relationships with youth Supported behavior modification protocols as outlined in Person Center Plans and Mental Health Assessments Conducted workshops on values clarification and self-esteem, anger management and conflict resolution, communications, and workforce readiness Planned and conducted community outreach activities with youth Served as liaison between residents, their families, schools and community Provided academic support and tutoring Show less
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4-H Youth Development Intern
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Jan 2007 - May 2008
Assisted staff in organizing major fundraising events and activities Contacted major donors to invite support and obtain feedback Assembled donor packets and provided administrative support Worked with staff on writing grants to support North Carolina 4-H programming initiatives Assisted staff in organizing major fundraising events and activities Contacted major donors to invite support and obtain feedback Assembled donor packets and provided administrative support Worked with staff on writing grants to support North Carolina 4-H programming initiatives
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Student Program Coordinator
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Aug 2004 - Dec 2005
Coordinated campus-based multicultural programs, activities and events Developed social networking to enhance multicultural exchanges and communications Conducted diversity and sensitivity training for staff and incoming students Served as liaison to various ethnic and cultural groups on campus Coordinated campus-based multicultural programs, activities and events Developed social networking to enhance multicultural exchanges and communications Conducted diversity and sensitivity training for staff and incoming students Served as liaison to various ethnic and cultural groups on campus
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Education
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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Master's, Psychology -
North Carolina State University
Bachelor's, Sociology/Psychology -
Elizabethtown College
Secondary Education/Psychology