Azaria Smith
Lancaster,TX
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Young Life Leader
YoungLife Ministries
05.2017 - Current
- Coached, instructed and supervised participating youths through collaborative efforts with like-minded, creative and poised team members.
- Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
- Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities.
- Built and maintained relationships with potential ministry donors and developed strategies to increase donations.
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
AVID Tutor
Arlington ISD
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Guided students through skillset self-discovery to navigate career and college decision processes.
- Encouraged students to develop perseverance mindset while teaching long-term visualization of success.
- Prepared instructional materials and tutorial practice techniques for such subjects as mathematics, English and Science.
- Conducted private and group instruction to improve academic performance, enhance occupational skills and prepare for standardized tests.
Education
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2024
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Blackboard, Canvas & Google Classroom Software
- Positive Learning Environment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Behavioral Skills Development
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Active Listening & Communication Skills
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Kokua Education
12.2020 - 02.2023
AVID Tutor
Arlington ISD
01.2020 - 11.2020
Young Life Leader
YoungLife Ministries
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - University Studies
The University of Texas At Arlington