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Jerante Smith

Eatonton,GA

Summary

Innovative educator and school leader focused on removing barriers for both students and staff by taking a data driven approach to improve instruction and increase positive student engagements and outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Support Coach

Western Governors University
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students, implementing targeted interventions for academic improvement.
  • Assisted students in setting achievable goals and developing effective action plans, leading to higher levels of motivation and achievement.
  • Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress, allowing for efficient reporting and analysis of coaching outcomes.
  • Developed comprehensive academic plans for students, resulting in improved assessment scores.
  • Facilitated workshops on study skills, test-taking strategies, and time management techniques for enhanced student performance.

Middle School Principal

Lake Oconee Academy
07.2022 - Current
  • Utilized data teams to increase GA Milestones performance in the areas of 5th grade science and 6th-8th language arts.
  • Facilitated the creation of the 5th-12th grade master schedule
  • Facilitated professional development aligned with school improvement goals
  • Coached educators in the areas of classroom management and student engagement
  • Oversaw day to day operations for 5th-8th grade
  • Improved teacher retention rates by providing ongoing support, mentorship, and recognition of accomplishments.
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.

Special Education Program Mentor

Western Governers University
05.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in the development of academic plans, setting achievable goals for students'' educational progress.
  • Conducted comprehensive evaluations of students'' academic needs, recommending appropriate resources and services.
  • Managed caseloads of diverse learners, addressing individual needs through tailored counseling approaches.
  • Tracked student progress through regular check-ins, adjusting academic plans as necessary based on performance feedback.
  • Organized workshops and presentations on topics such as time management, study skills, and career planning.
  • Monitored student progress towards graduation requirements, ensuring timely completion of necessary coursework and credits.
  • Improved student retention in higher education institutions through proactive academic advising and support services.

Middle School Assistant Director

Lake Oconee Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supported teachers with instructional materials, setting up equipment, and organizing resources for efficient lesson delivery.
  • Contributed to the development of educational programs by offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues by collaborating on projects and sharing knowledge within the school community.
  • Maintained compliance with district policies and procedures by consistently implementing guidelines as directed.
  • Promoted inclusivity within the school environment by advocating for equal opportunities among all students regardless of background or abilities.
  • Facilitated clear communication between parents and school personnel through regular updates on progress reports or concerns regarding their child's performance.

Math Interventionist (Elementary Education)

Putnam County Charter School System
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Improved student emotional awareness and control through behavior support/intervention
  • Taught, assessed, and tracked student response to interventions using Bridges Math Intervention.
  • Led professional development sessions to help colleagues improve in mathematics instruction and delivery
  • Built Professional Development materials and resources to facilitate training
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
  • Closed significant gaps in student math fluency using Concrete-Representational-Abstract approach noted by growth on NWEA MAPS Math from beginning of year to end of year with an average gain of 19 points.

Director of Information Technology

Interweb Systems
01.2015 - 09.2020
  • Coordinated with management teams to plan, develop, align and execute strategies that would meet client's vision, mission, and purpose
  • Implemented and managed wireless devices, multi-site network infrastructure, business intelligence development and implementation
  • Identified opportunities for application optimization, redesign and development and troubleshot and resolved user and application issues
  • Facilitated best user experience through continuous support, training classes, webinars, improvements and communication of system changes
  • Oversaw development and implementation of improvements to support and network operations
  • Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration to increase end-use productivity by as much as 33%
  • Managed Windows Servers & Domains
  • Managed Ticketing & Documenting to ensure quicker resolutions on recurring issues

Education

Ed.D - Educational Leadership - STEM

American College of Education
05.2026

Certification, Educational Leadership - Tier 1

Georgia College And State University
08.2023

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Governors University
04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Western Governors University
09.2020

High School Diploma -

Putnam County High School
2010

Skills

  • Instructional Leadership
  • Student Engagement
  • Parent Communication
  • Teacher Support
  • Infinite Campus - Attendance, Scheduling, Reporting
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Relationship building and networking
  • Strategic leadership
  • Documentation
  • MTSS

Certification

Early Childhood Education - May 2022, Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC)


Special Education (P-12) Consultative - May 2022, Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC)


Engineering & Technology (P-12) - May 2022, Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC)


Science (6-12) - May 2022, Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC)


Educational Leadership - Tier 1 - August 2023, Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GAPSC)


Timeline

Academic Support Coach

Western Governors University
01.2024 - Current

Middle School Principal

Lake Oconee Academy
07.2022 - Current

Middle School Assistant Director

Lake Oconee Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023

Special Education Program Mentor

Western Governers University
05.2022 - Current

Math Interventionist (Elementary Education)

Putnam County Charter School System
09.2020 - 07.2022

Director of Information Technology

Interweb Systems
01.2015 - 09.2020

Ed.D - Educational Leadership - STEM

American College of Education

Certification, Educational Leadership - Tier 1

Georgia College And State University

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Western Governors University

High School Diploma -

Putnam County High School

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