Jaia Smothers

Before / After School Tutoring

• Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
• Taught study skills and other methods for test preparation.
• Assisted students with homework using the curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
• Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
• Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.

Teaching Assistant

• Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teachers.
• Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development.

Summer Camp Counselor

• Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
• Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
• Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
• Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
• Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
• Led programs for up to 13 children.
• Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.

• Assisted in teaching ballet, tap, jazz, spiritual, and tumbling dance classes to students.
• Assisted with coordination and administration of complete dance program.
• Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.

• Assisted with special events and programs.

• Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.

• Ranked in Top 10% of class
• 4.0 GPA
• 4.235 Cum GPA
• SMA Honor Society Member
• National Honor Society Member
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor Society Member
• Dean's List Fall 2016
• Gold Honor Roll 2017
• Presidents List 2018
• Extracurricular Activities: Cougarette Dance Team , Archery Team
• Student Media Club Member
• French Club Member
• Spanish Club Member
• Student Ambassadors Club Member

• Awarded Soaring Eagle Award
• 4.0 GPA
• Valedictorian

• Dean's List Fall 2022
• 3.0 GPA
• 3.01 Cum GPA
• Student Eagle Club Member
• Queen's Uplifted Member
• Women's Empowerment Association Member
• Delta Delta Epsilon Member
• Forensic Science Society
• The Afro-American Student Organization Member
• Student Alumni Association Member
• NAACP