Jacci S. Smith
Arlington
Summary
Dedicated educator passionate about creating optimal learning environments through meaningful experiences, high standards, and motivation. Focused on teaching and nurturing students in a supportive and understanding atmosphere, while providing leadership in the classroom. Committed to staying current on new technology and teaching methods. Seeking a position aligned with the campus mission and vision to help students achieve their goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quest Activity Instructor
Mansfield Independent School District
01.2024 - Current
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Helped students build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Engaged students through small groups, and personal attention.
2nd grade teacher
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Creates and implements daily lesson plans, including IEP(s).
- Plans and structures whole group, small group, and individual instruction to a wide variety of academic levels, interests and learning styles to motivate and engage students in active learning.
- Integrates subjects where applicable; using data to plan lessons -including computer and technology.
- Works with a team of colleagues, sharing ideas, issues, and forming solutions.
- Disciplines my classroom with consistent, predictable, and appropriate rules, expectations, and consequences.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
1st grade ELAR teacher
Newman International Academy
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
ISS Aide/Intervention
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.
- Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
- Observed and monitored children's activities.
Substitute
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2011 - 08.2018
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Long-term Sub ELA
Mansfield Independent School District
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Communicated with parents regarding lesson plans and upcoming activities and provided feedback on student performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Tutor
Mansfield Independent School District
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
Early Education Substitute Teacher
Grace Lutheran
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
3rd Grade Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
5th Grade Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
3rd Grade Teacher
Grace Lutheran School
07.2000 - 07.2002
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Education: Elementary Reading and English
Concordia University at Austin
Austin, TX01.2000
Skills
- Educational technology
- Effective classroom management
- Fostering student involvement
- Active implementation
- Varied instructional approaches
- Development of cognitive abilities
- Innovative thinking
- Strong commitment
- Energetic demeanor
- Effective organizational skills
- Strategic planning abilities
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Curriculum development skills
- Experience in program enrichment
- Ability to pivot strategies
Certification
- TX State Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-6), 2028
- TX State Elementary English and Reading (Grades 1-6), 2028
- ESL Certification, 2028
- Completed Reading Academy
Community Service
- Volunteered teaching Sunday School for toddlers (ages 0-3)
- Volunteered teaching 1-3 grades Sunday School
- Yearly volunteer at Vacation Bible School during my children's youth
- Parent volunteer at Carol Holt Elementary School, Cross Timbers Intermediate, TA Howard Middle School in Mansfield, TX
co-leader for Battle of the Books
Worked with a small group of 3-4th graders, reading assigned books and completing comprehension questions to prepare for a district competition.
Timeline
Quest Activity Instructor
Mansfield Independent School District
01.2024 - Current
2nd grade teacher
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
1st grade ELAR teacher
Newman International Academy
08.2019 - 07.2021
ISS Aide/Intervention
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2018 - 07.2019
Long-term Sub ELA
Mansfield Independent School District
01.2018 - 03.2018
Tutor
Mansfield Independent School District
09.2016 - 12.2016
Substitute
Mansfield Independent School District
08.2011 - 08.2018
Early Education Substitute Teacher
Grace Lutheran
10.2009 - 01.2011
3rd Grade Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
08.2003 - 06.2005
5th Grade Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
08.2002 - 08.2003
3rd Grade Teacher
Grace Lutheran School
07.2000 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Education: Elementary Reading and English
Concordia University at Austin
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