Jacqueline Smith
Ashburn
Summary
Hardworking and reliable job seeker with significant experience supporting students, teachers, parents and administrators in classroom and at school events. Well versed in the many resources the district has to offer families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Homemaker/School Volunteer
LCPS/St Theresa Catholic School
Ashburn
05.2014 - Current
- Managed communication, written and verbal, to parents and teachers throughout the school year.
- Compiled resources such as books, worksheets, videos that could be used in the classroom setting.
- Provided support to students in completing assignments, projects, and tests.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to plan educational activities and classroom celebrations for students.
Family Liaison
Loudoun County High School
Leesburg
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Facilitated communication between students, families and school staff.
- Provided resources and referrals to support families in need.
- Maintained detailed records of my interactions with families and students.
- Collaborated daily with teachers to ensure student needs are met and provided crisis intervention when needed
- Educated families on school policies and procedures, such as Attendance.
- Partnered with several local organizations to provide additional resources for at-risk students.
- Organized 2 major free clothing events within the school to ensure students had proper attire for winter and summer.
Schools on a Mission Manager
Touching Heart
Herndon
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Managed school-based programs that focused on instilling compassion in the hearts of our youth.
- Worked within participating schools to supervise club activities and provided support to students and teachers.
- Developed curriculum for our Summer Camp program.
- Created original projects and corresponding educational lessons for our Compassion Kit program, which was established during the pandemic to continue our company's mission at-home.
- Managed program advertising with various local online media outlets and publications.
- Created reports detailing mission progress, successes, challenges, and recommendations for future initiatives.
- Provided leadership and mentoring to company interns and new hires.
Project Specialist/Internal Communication
Gannett
McLean
12.2001 - 05.2007
- Created and distributed company press releases.
- Collaborated with departments in generating internal promotional campaigns using written and online communication.
- Supervised internal programs, such as headquarters' employee volunteering program.
- Participated in headquarters' first Emergency Response Program and supervised the building-wide employee educational campaign.
- Coordinated with departments on internal Web site content, ensuring quality standards were met throughout the process.
- Supervised the department's Internship Program.
- Established effective relationships with customers as well as employees by responding promptly to inquiries and offering professional advice whenever necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2021
Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Superior Communication Skills With Parents and Teachers
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Experience With Diverse Student Populations
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Solid Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Timeline
Family Liaison
Loudoun County High School
01.2024 - 06.2025
Schools on a Mission Manager
Touching Heart
10.2018 - 09.2020
Homemaker/School Volunteer
LCPS/St Theresa Catholic School
05.2014 - Current
Project Specialist/Internal Communication
Gannett
12.2001 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
George Mason University