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• Standing Ovation Award for DCPS Connecting During a Year in Change 2021 • Standing Ovation Award f
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Jasmine Smith

Washington,DC

Summary

To obtain a position as an Elementary Educator using hands-on experience in classroom management and having a positive classroom environment. I have over 20 years of experience motivating students to achieve and exceed in their academic and personal goals. I am an enthusiastic paraprofessional educator who is highly effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students as evidenced by my impact scores.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Paraprofessional Educator

District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Pre-K 3 -Third Grade
  • Contributed to a positive classroom culture by establishing strong relationships with students and maintaining open communication with families.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Enriched the learning experience by integrating real-world examples into lessons, stimulating critical thinking and deeper understanding of subject matter.
  • Co-teach/ Support Teacher/Reinforce Lesson/Small Group/Social, Emotional and Cognitive Support/Trainings/Classroom Routine/Lunch/
  • Support Specials
  • Lead Partner teacher LSAT Team
  • Attendance Team

Paraprofessional Educator

Howard County Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Supported special needs students through one-on-one assistance, enabling them to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment.
  • Provided ongoing feedback to teachers regarding student progress, facilitating necessary adjustments to better support individual growth.·
  • Pre-K3 and Mixed Aged Summer Learning Program
  • Traveled to multiple schools
  • Observe/ Support Teacher/1-1 Support/Develop Action Plans

Paraprofessional Educator

Prince George's County Public Schools
10.2004 - 06.2014
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between learning activities by efficiently organizing supplies and preparing spaces for optimal productivity.
  • Boosted classroom engagement by incorporating interactive, hands-on activities into daily lesson plans.
  • Prepared instructional materials for classroom use, ensuring timely delivery of relevant resources for each lesson.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary units, enriching students'' understanding of various subjects.
  • Provided ongoing feedback to teachers regarding student progress, facilitating necessary adjustments to better support individual growth.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by implementing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Bowie State University
Bowie
01-2025

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Classroom organization
  • Classroom support
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Student engagemrnt
  • Parent communication
  • Adaptability
  • UFLI, Fundations, Literacy Footprints
  • Microsoft Office, Canva
  • Fundations
  • Teaching strategies

Certification

  • PPST Writing (04/24/10) Passed: 172
  • PPST Reading (10/31/11) Passed: 173
  • Elementary Education Content Areas (04/24/10) Passed: 159
  • Elementary Education Content Knowledge (04/24/10) Passed: 146
  • Early Childhood Education (07/14/17) Passed: 162
  • PLT: Grades K-6 (03/21/25) Passed: 170



• Standing Ovation Award for DCPS Connecting During a Year in Change 2021 • Standing Ovation Award f

  • Standing Ovation Award for DCPS Connecting During a Year in Change 2021
  • Standing Ovation Award for Highly Effective Support Staff 2015 - Present

Timeline

Paraprofessional Educator

Howard County Public Schools
07.2021 - 08.2021

Paraprofessional Educator

District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2014 - Current

Paraprofessional Educator

Prince George's County Public Schools
10.2004 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Bowie State University

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