Nikita Maria Ray-Smith
Snellville
Summary
Skillful, energetic educator with 20+ years of experience servicing children. Highly motivated by the challenges presented through human developmental stages and data. Positive leader and team player with successful outcomes on numerous tasks. Devoted scholar with strong teaching experience and resourceful information for building life skills. Flexible and creative, with excellent interpersonal skills, a highly developed work ethic, and a reputation for reliability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Dekalb County School District
Stone Mountain
07.2023 - Current
- Teaching the Georgia Standards using manipulatives, collaborative strategies, technology, and modeling
- Grading
- Math Liaison
- Lead Professional Learning Communities
- Mentor Math Educators
- Professional Development
Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Suwanee
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Teaching the Georgia Standards using manipulatives, collaborative strategies, technology, and modeling
- Professional Development
- Mentoring Teachers
- Grade Level Chair
- Providing Resources
Teacher
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Teaching the Florida Standards for General Education Diploma (GED)
- Created General Education Diploma (GED) Curriculum
- Teaching Adult English Language Learners Education
Teacher
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
Miami
07.2014 - 05.2020
- Teaching the Florida Standards using manipulatives, collaborative strategies, gradual release, and modeling.
- Assisting other educators during planning.
- Mentoring Teachers
- Grade Level Chair
Teacher
Orchard Villa Elementary
Miami
12.2006 - 06.2014
- Teaching the Florida Standards using manipulatives, collaborative strategies, and modeling.
- Mentoring Teachers
- Grade Level Chair
- Coordinator for Saturday School
- Coordinator for Math Academy
- Master Scheduling
- Lead Professional Development
Education
Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03.2026
Masters - Science- Mathematics (5-9)
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL03.2013
Bachelors - Art- Elementary Education (K-6)
Union Institute and University
Miami Beach, FL12.2006
Skills
- Data analysis
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Technology integration
- Motivating students
- Cultural sensitivity
- Student-centered learning
- Serving diverse communities
- Team building
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Growth mindset
- Social-emotional learning
- Behavior management
Certification
- Elementary Education K-6
- Mathematic’s Coach (FL)
- ESOL Endorsement
- Gifted Endorsement
- Clinical Supervision (FL)
- Reading Endorsement
Professional References
- Dr. Tanika Henry, Assistant Principal, (678) 234-8430
- Dr. Tameika Hairston, Educator, (678) 516-7593
Public Affiliation
- Principal Advisory Council, 2025, Present, Member
- Guiding Coalition, 2025, Present, Member
- Parent Teacher Association (PTA), 2023, Present, Member
Accomplishments
Who's Who Among Colleges and Universities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher
Dekalb County School District
07.2023 - Current
Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2020 - 06.2023
Teacher
Miami Jackson Senior High School
08.2018 - 05.2020
Teacher
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
07.2014 - 05.2020
Teacher
Orchard Villa Elementary
12.2006 - 06.2014
Specialist - Curriculum and Instruction
American College of Education
Masters - Science- Mathematics (5-9)
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors - Art- Elementary Education (K-6)
Union Institute and University