Jasmine Smith
Benton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with over 6 years of combined experience in education and healthcare. Proven skills in classroom leadership, student support, and patient-centered care. Currently serving as a 4th Grade Teacher with a strong focus on academic achievement and inclusive learning environments. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and is CPR and First Aid certified.
Focused and dedicated primary school educator with two years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages five to eight-teen using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Curtis Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
- Deliver engaging instruction aligned with state curriculum standards
- Create lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide individualized support
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and parents to ensure student growth and development
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment
Paraprofessional – SPED
Airline High School
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported teachers with classroom management and instruction
- Assisted students with special needs in academic and behavioral tasks
- Reinforced individualized education programs (IEPs)
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2023
- Provided safe, effective dialysis care for patients with chronic kidney failure
- Monitored equipment and patient vitals during treatments
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and supported overall well-being
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Wiley College
Marshall, TX01.2024
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Remington College
Shreveport, LA01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LASkills
- CPR Certified (Valid through Mar 2025)
- First Aid Certified (Valid through May 2025)
- Strong classroom management and lesson planning
- Empathetic, student- and patient-centered approach
- Effective communication & teamwork
- HIPAA Compliance & safety protocols
- Driver’s License: Valid
- Paraprofessional Score: Passed (450)
- PRAXIS Eligibility: Alternative documentation provided
- Social-emotional learning
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Safety awareness
- Multimedia instruction
- Interactive learning
- Individualized learning
- Student evaluation
- Positive reinforcement
- Verbal and written communication
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
Certification
- K-5 Certified Elementary Teacher - two years
- Certified Clinical Dialysis Technician
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Curtis Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional – SPED
Airline High School
08.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
03.2018 - 07.2023
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Remington College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Wiley College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern University at Shreveport