Dr.

Pazaria Smith
Widow, Mother, CEO/Founder/Pastor, Speech/Language Pathologist, ESL Professor/Linguist & ABE
Instructor.
ministrystudies@att.net

Summary
I am a visionary, self-starter and innovative servant and professional. My goal in life is to teach others to how
to become independent, self-motivated learners...committed to the acquisition of knowledge (which comes
from God) and change, as they lean how to bridge knowledge and wisdom. My desire is for every student (in
the both sacred and secular arena) to realize and grasp hold to their own identity and purpose in life...to teach
them how to work themselves out of a job by being other centered and never giving up.

Experience
CEO, Founder, Senior Pastor at Self-employed
September 1998 - Present (17 years)
Dr. Pazaria Smith is a Public School Teacher...since August, 19, 1985: Speech/Language Pathologist &
Linguist, ESL Professor and Teacher of Exceptional Student Education in the Public Schools of FL. She
holds the following Professional Degrees: Ph.D, Ed.D, MS, BA and D.Min. Dr. P. Smith is a "Born Again
Christian", Mother of two daughters and one son. She is an Ordained Pastor (since 2001 - 14 yrs.), Founder,
CEO & Senior Pastor of Lifestream International Ministries, Inc. [501 (c) (3)] Outreach Ministry and
Lifestream International Prayer Team (1998)...Registered. in good standing, with the Florida Division of
Corporations, Inc.
ESL (English Speakers of Other Languages) Professor and Online Facilitator. at State College ESL
Instructor and Linguistics Professor.
January 1995 - Present (20 years 8 months)
Linguist/ESL Professor - January 1995 to present Lake Mary and Tavares, Florida Taught Linguistics,
Conversational Speech, Grammar, Writing and Listening to English Speakers of Other Languages (ESL).
Speech and Language Pathologist at Lake County School System
September 1996 - August 2007 (11 years)
Speech and Language Correction and therapy for profoundly handicapped students and adults; clinical
analysis, diagnostics and management of Aphasia and Speech/Language impaired clients.
ESE Teacher & Speech/Language Pathologist at Seminole County School System
August 1985 - August 1996 (11 years 1 month)
Behavior Modification and Management Models...devising and implementation of programs and curriculums.

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Education
Fuller Theological Seminary
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, 2005 - 2007
Grade: 3.96
Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science (M.S.), Linguistics, 1998 - 2002
Grade: 4.0
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, 1983 - 1985
Grade: 4.0
Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Black Student Union
Seminole State College of Florida
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Communication, General, 1980 - 1982

Certifications
Professional Educator and Speech/Language Pathologist-CCC
Florida Department of Education
August 1985
ACEA
Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability
April 2007
ACEA
Apostolic Council for Educational Accountability
April 2007

Skills & Expertise

Communication Augmentation Designer, ESE
Models and Approaches
Extra Curricula Models for ESE Students, Writing,
Leadership, Community Activist
Motivational Speaking
Public Speaking
Strategic Communications
Pastoral Counseling
Evangelism
Ministry Leadership
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Teacher
Spiritual Leadership
Bible Teaching
Teacher Mentoring
Youth Mentoring
ESL

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Publications
In My Own Eyes
Lake Mary, FL
Authors: Dr. Pazaria Smith
"In My Own Eyes"
Lifestream International Publications September 2012
Authors: Dr. Pazaria Smith
African-American Folklore Burch Family Anthologies By Dr. Pazaria Smith Poems of Praise Verses and
Flow (Volume One) In My Own Eyes
Sacrifice of Love, Jesus Christ and the Cross
Lifestream International Publications May 2012
Authors: Dr. Pazaria Smith
Spiritual Growth and Discipleship E-Books and Publications.

Volunteer Experience
Mentor at Lifestream International Ministries, Inc.
September 2001 - Present (14 years)
Adolescent to age 25 young ladies.

Organizations
CEC, ASHA, NAACP, NEA, Crooms Alumni Association, Inc. Hall of Fame.
July 1990 to Present

Courses
Speech and Language Pathologist
Lake County School System
Interpersonal Interaction

ESE Teacher & Speech/Language Pathologist

Seminole County School System
Oral Interpretation

Languages
English
Creoles and pidgins, French-based
Spanish

(Full professional proficiency)

(Elementary proficiency)

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Afrikaans
Haitian Creole

(Limited working proficiency)

(Limited working proficiency)

Honors and Awards

Walt Disney World Teacherrific Award
Walt Disney World, Inc.
May 1988

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Dr. Pazaria Smith

Widow, Mother, CEO/Founder/Pastor, Speech/Language Pathologist, ESL Professor/Linguist & ABE
Instructor.
ministrystudies@att.net

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