Jayson Smeby
West Monroe
Summary
Dedicated Educator with a diverse background in teaching social studies, including 7th and 8th grades, AP Psychology, and AP Government and Politics. Developed strong communication and leadership skills as a football official, effectively navigating challenging situations and promoting collaboration in both classroom and athletic environments. Committed to ongoing professional development and enhancing classroom skills through educational leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
West Monroe High School
West Monroe
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and interest.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and informal evaluations.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
Teacher
Mansfield Middle School
Mansfield
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans to foster student learning and interest.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Assessed student progress through tests, quizzes, and informal evaluations.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning needs.
Teacher
Bastrop Middle School
Bastrop
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Implemented technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
Education
Bachelors - Secondary Education
University Of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA12-2020
High School Diploma -
Neville High School
Monroe, LA05-2010
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom instruction
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment methods
- Educational technology
- Technology integration
- Student-centered learning
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability to change
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability to change
Certification
- Secondary Education - Louisiana Department of Education - 2021
Affiliations
- Football Official - LHSAA - 2013
Timeline
Teacher
West Monroe High School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Mansfield Middle School
11.2021 - 07.2023
Teacher
Bastrop Middle School
08.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelors - Secondary Education
University Of Louisiana At Monroe
High School Diploma -
Neville High School