Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Dasia Smith

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Dasia Smith

Summary

Dynamic education professional with extensive experience at Wake Prep Academy, specializing in career coaching and academic advising. Proven track record in developing individualized education plans and fostering inclusive learning environments. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and student engagement, driving significant improvements in student outcomes and readiness for postsecondary success.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Wake Prep Academy
Raleigh

11th Grade EC Case Manager
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage caseload of 11th grade students with a focus on guiding academic success, course planning, and college/career readiness.
  • Provide one-on-one advising, counseling, and mentorship that align directly with higher education advising competencies.
  • Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to implement student-centered strategies that prepare students for college and career pathways.
  • Guide students through course selections, standardized testing preparation, and postsecondary transition planning, reinforcing academic advising skills transferable to university-level roles.

Self-Employed
Remote

Freelance Academic Tutor
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Provide academic coaching in mathematics, organizational skills, test preparation, and homework support.
  • Specialize in supporting exceptional children (EC) populations.
  • Conduct tutoring sessions virtually and in-person, adapting to diverse learner needs.

Wake Prep Academy
Raleigh

EC Team Lead & 7th Grade Case Manager
08.2023 - 07.2024

Job overview

  • Led the Exceptional Children (EC) team and managed 7th-grade student cases to ensure academic success and compliance.
  • Supervised staff, facilitated professional development workshops, and tracked student outcomes.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to implement student-centered strategies.

Rolesville Charter Academy
Rolesville

Lead of Elementary Mathematics & Student Support Specialist
08.2023 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented math-focused academic support programs.
  • Delivered workshops and one-on-one coaching to enhance student achievement.
  • Partnered with parents and faculty to monitor academic progress and develop intervention strategies.

Zebulon Middle School
Zebulon

Cross-Categorical Resource Coordinator
01.2021 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans (IEPs).
  • Advised students and supported diverse learning needs through personalized instruction.
  • Tracked progress and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.

Nash Central Middle School
Nashville

Exceptional Children's Teacher
01.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Delivered differentiated instruction tailored to diverse learning styles.
  • Promoted inclusive learning environments and improved student academic outcomes.

Education

South College

Doctor of Education (EdD) from Educational Leadership
09.2025

University Overview

  • Self-paced, in progress
  • Accelerated Completion Timeline

Walden University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
05-2025

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science (BS) from Recreational Therapy
01-2018

Skills

  • Career coaching and academic advising
  • Postsecondary and college readiness
  • Workshop design and delivery
  • Student engagement strategies
  • Success tracking and support
  • Inclusive education practices
  • Special populations assistance
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Remote learning platforms
  • Academic advising
  • Case management
  • Individualized education plans
  • Student-centered strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Educational assessment

Certification

  • K-6 Elementary Education Teaching License
  • K-12 Exceptional Children: General Curriculum

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

11th Grade EC Case Manager

Wake Prep Academy
08.2024 - Current

EC Team Lead & 7th Grade Case Manager

Wake Prep Academy
08.2023 - 07.2024

Lead of Elementary Mathematics & Student Support Specialist

Rolesville Charter Academy
08.2023 - 03.2024

Freelance Academic Tutor

Self-Employed
01.2021 - Current

Cross-Categorical Resource Coordinator

Zebulon Middle School
01.2021 - 07.2023

Exceptional Children's Teacher

Nash Central Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2021

South College

Doctor of Education (EdD) from Educational Leadership

Walden University

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science (BS) from Recreational Therapy
Dasia Smith