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The Smith College Campus School is an elementary school that provides students in grades K-6 with an intellectually challenging and engaging education. I have had the opportunity to observe and complete various particums at the Campus School throughout my undergraduate career. Working as a student teacher during my senior year, I learned how to design my own curriculum, meet the needs of individual students, as well as, different methods of assessing student learning. In addition, I learned various classroom managment techniques that aided me in keeping control of the students, and creating a open and safe learning environment. For me, the hardest part of the job was making sure that I always differentiated my instruction to meet the needs of all my learners. But, once I was able to identify my students needs, it became easier to think of ways to make accommodations for those needs in learning activities. I would have to say that the most enjoyable part of student teaching for me was forming strong, trusting relationship with each one of my students. I believe that it is important to get to know each child, so that you came help them grow and develop both academically and personally.

I loved working with the team in Gift Planning at Smith! It was a small department that ran like a well-oiled machine. The larger Development department was also a pretty good team that worked really hard at reaching the fundraising goals set forth by the president of the College. As with most institutions, the development department is under a lot of pressure because funding is not always available through other resources. That being said benefits at Smith are pretty good for employees, from competitive health insurance plans (including dental and vision) to a matching 401k plan; as well as fitness and professional development classes that are offered to staff. I took a "planning your retirement" course, a boxing class, and an advanced excel class all at no cost as a Smith employee. However, the pay is not always competitive with other institutions, especially when moving into a new position or getting a raise.
I would recommend working at Smith if you find the right fit within the right department.

At Smith, I work as a tutor. During my tutoring hours, undergraduates come in for assistance with their homework. I float from student to student helping them work through problems and trying to give them new ways to view the material that may help their learning style. I work with two other tutors, and we each try to address the students' questions. The hardest part of this job is when I, or the other two tutors, am stuck on a problem the student has. At times like these, I doubt my abilities; however, working through a problem where both I and the student are stuck, helps solidify concepts in my mind and the student's mind. Last week, I helped a student study for a quiz she was taking in the immediate future. After helping her review, you could see she saw and understood the material in a new light, and was more prepared to take her quiz. This is a very rewarding part of my job.

Was great 7 years ago. Since then they have increased students, increased food production, expanded service, and according to the executive directors Linkedin he has saved inflation adjusted money on labor, so enjoy being paid less than your worth. They have done nothing to help union employees, that are all breaking down, except patchwork options. They just hired 3 new Dining Managers, but the union workers struggle and ask for more help. Being fully staffed and having enough people to do the job are 2 different things, and managers doesn't understand that.  Other than that. It's good. Benefits are great, except they cost too much. Some union employees are on Mass Health because it would take too much out of the check. 
Given all this I'd still work here over a chain pr private owned restaurant. 

The dining hall is where most first years start to work and we choose our own work schedules. You can work for as little as 1.5 hours or more but the school permits no more than 8 hours a  week for students. Everything is fairly easy. If you're working with plates, just wait for people to load their plates and put them in the dishwasher. once they're clean, we put them back out for use during meal time. I also worked scrubbing pots and pans that were used to make hold the meals. The rest of the dining hall staff are very nice and help us if we don't understand anything. The workload changes quick based on how many people are eating in the dining hall. Sometimes there's a lot to do and sometimes there's little to do and you just have to wait out your shift. Overall, it was a good experience for the start of a school year.

A typical day at work: Very busy, lots of customers both students and non-students. Constantly on my feet. 

I learned how to multitask, talk to customers and maintain a calm in the face of stressed out customers in need of caffeine. 

The hardest part of the job was the amount of independence given to the workers in the drink-making station. We were responsible for keeping our own area stocked during our working shifts, washing our dishes, operating the cash register, taking food orders via phone and running food. 

However, that independence soon became the most enjoyable part of the job as well. The independent and flexible atmosphere was perfect for a working student and taught me valuable skills to take into the working world.

I worked multiple jobs on & off campus while attending Smith College. My fav experience was during my freshman year, working at a kitchen worker in Hubbard House. I loved my supervisor, Jackie. Years after I left Smith, I still maintain a relationship with my fav boss. I also visit occasionally with my kids. This is the best work environment I ever had, even after college. Everyone was friendly, and we helped each other out. The chef and dining room coordinators seemed to love what they do and did a great job too. I think one of my favorite things about smith is that their dining and housekeeping, as well as other laborers are so kind. They made attending Smith and my work study experience great. Everyone loves them.

I really love it here. They are respectful of work-life balance. The level of awareness and the care and support regarding the learning process is such that I haven't seen anywhere else. It's not high-stress but actually quite chill. :)  Management is wonderful and I don't think I've ever said that anywhere else. I've had bad management and I've had good management... but this is so far the best I have seen. Pay could be better but I don't mind because I really like it here. I'm gearing up for two outside-work side gigs so... it'll be okay.

The day of a student at Smith College is balanced. Besides classes, most students are involved in multiple extracurricular activities, whether it's sports teams, on campus organizations or off campus involvement.
Academic culture is very competitive, however recent rise of various workshops on campus has been improving the school-life balance for the student body.
Most enjoyable part of being a student at Smith is the amount of attention, time and motivation that can be found in others (professors, administration, students and even the general college staff).

CON: Increases in responsibilities without an increase in pay. Management blames this on the College as a whole and does not take responsibility. The lower you are in rank, the more they take advantage and the less you get paid/or any raises. PROS: Co workers are lovely and helpful. We work well as a team and care alot about the students and it shows.

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