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Jacobe Smith

Broadview Heights,OH

Summary

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Educational Aide

Valley View Boys Leadership Academy
09.2017 - Current
  • Delivers personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Oversees 8 students per classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
  • Prepares instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Relieves classroom teachers during breaks and maintained order and structure in classrooms.
  • Monitors students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youth safe in public settings.
  • Collates classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Keeps classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Instructs small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes, and color recognition.
  • Encourages dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Sets up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Assists with lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Implements practice exercises and used repetition enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Provides specialized support for students with IEP's.

VILSAP Instructor

Verizon
07.2024 - 08.2024
    • Fostered a culture of learning and engagement among all project participants.
    • Cultivated opportunities for students to develop leadership skills in technology and STEM disciplines.
    • Delivered instructional programming to students over the course of the 3-week summer camp.
    • Served as a chaperone, accompanying students on field trips during the summer camp.
    • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
    • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
    • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
    • Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
    • Implemented positive learning environments, encouraging students to express their ideas and questions freely.

VILSAP Instructor

Verizon
06.2023 - 07.2023
    • Fostered a culture of learning and engagement among all project participants.
    • Cultivated opportunities for students to develop leadership skills in technology and STEM disciplines.
    • Delivered instructional programming to students over the course of the 3-week summer camp.
    • Served as a chaperone, accompanying students on field trips during the summer camp.
    • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
    • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
    • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
    • Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
    • Implemented positive learning environments, encouraging students to express their ideas and questions freely.

Paraprofessional

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2017
  • .Oversaw students in K- 12 classes to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support for special education students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Developed activities to support children's social interaction skills and maintain focus.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research, and memorization tasks for students.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Assisted students one on one with conflict resolution.

Lead Youth Intervention Specialist

Parmadale Family Services
03.2011 - 03.2014
  • Provided essential therapy and counseling to average team of 10 clients.
  • Established trusting and friendly relationships with parents and colleagues.
  • Collaborated with team members and family members to develop individual plans of care for clients.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Signed diagnostic assessments and individual plans of care to initiate client treatments.
  • Offered crisis counseling and intervention to support client's needs.
  • Managed shift scheduling, staff training, task delegation, and operation of co-ed resident facilities.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities.

Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Aquatics Instructor

YMCA of Greater Cleveland
07.2010 - 02.2011
  • Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students between 6 months to adults.
  • Provided education on personal safety, water orientation, and stroke development,
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
  • Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging students to improve nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle.
  • Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
  • Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas, and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
  • Prepared equipment before each class and stored items promptly after classes.
  • Took notes of strengths and weaknesses of each child in class to track progress.
  • Maintained control and safety of class and kept children in flotation always within arm's reach.
  • Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports & Exercise Science

Gannon University
Erie, PA
05.2010

Skills

  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Effective Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Educational Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Classroom Support
  • IEP compliance

Timeline

VILSAP Instructor

Verizon
07.2024 - 08.2024

VILSAP Instructor

Verizon
06.2023 - 07.2023

Educational Aide

Valley View Boys Leadership Academy
09.2017 - Current

Paraprofessional

Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2017

Lead Youth Intervention Specialist

Parmadale Family Services
03.2011 - 03.2014

Aquatics Instructor

YMCA of Greater Cleveland
07.2010 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Sports & Exercise Science

Gannon University
Jacobe Smith