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Elizabeth Smith's Resume
Objective: To obtain a position that allows me to plan, facilitate,
promote, develop, and implement lessons that will have an extreme impact on faculty, staff, and students.
Education
Kansas State University
Bachlor of Science in Elementary Education
Emphasis in Middle Level English
Graduation: May 2002, GPA: 3.5/4.0
University of Kansas
Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Expected Completion May 2006, GPA 3.87/4.0
English as a Second Language Endorsement, August 2005
Professional Teaching Experience
6th Grade Teacher, Clark Middle School, Bonner Springs, Kansas
- English and Science, 2002-Present
- Lead teacher with experience in effective classroom instruction, student behavior management,
instructional strategies, and curricular integrateion.
- Effective mentor for new Science teacher.
- Experience with inclusion classroom. Plan and implement lessons to meet student's IEPS.
Attend IEP meetings on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Daily adaptations made for a variety of levels of ESL students.
- Implement a variety of technology into lessons. Train teachers and students.
- Implement and facilitate new character education program.
- Assist with after school "Zero In Tolerance" program to keep students caught up on school work.
- Training in Love and Logic.
- Training in BIST.
Technology Usage
- Implement a variety of technology into daily lessons.
- Implement Moodle, a course management system for an online classroom, daily.
- Generation Yes mentor teacher.
- Presenter on Chalkwaves, web-based video library, at NTTI conference.
- Use interactive PowerPoints in everyday lessons.
- Utilize daily incorporation of the Interwrite Tablet.
- Instructed each of my students on creating a personal webpage.
- Created a PortaPortal account that has been accessed nearly 7,000 times by students.
- Provide tests online using Quizlab.
- Implement Computer Performance System (CPS) where handheld response pads are used in lessons to engage the students.
- Created a Literature Webquest to be used for Reading instruction.
- Completed Technology Training at T&L Technology Conference, Dever, CO, Fall 2005.
- Completed Technology Training at the MACE Conference in Overland Park, Summer 2005.
Coaching
Track Head Coach, Clark Middle School, 2003-present
- Effective experience with KSHSAA rules, work cooperatively with assistant coaches, develop
a high level of team spirit, maintain well organized practices, and use fair and understanding practices with athletes.
Volleyball Assistant Coach, Clark Middle School, 2002-2005
- Support Head Coach with practice and schedules.
- Develop team line-up and coach "B-team" games.
Basketball Assistant Coach, Clark Middle School, 2003-2005
- Assist Head Coach with practices and schedules.
- Develop team starting line-up and plays for B-team games.
English as a Second Langauge Practicum
Olathe School District #233, Summer School 2005
- 40 hands on hours
- Worked with a variety of levels of English Language Learners K-6
- Responsibilities included: creating, adapting, and teaching lessons
Student Teaching, Blue Valley School District USD #229
Grade 3 - Mission Trail Elementary, Leawood, KS, Spring 2002
- Performed daily teaching tasks, developed novel study, and organized enrichment activities.
Grade 7 - Prairie Star Middle School, Leawood, KS, Spring 2002
- Communicative Arts and Reading teacher
- Graded State Writing Assessment
- Assisted with coaching track
Morning Summer Recreation Director
- Implemented activites (games, crafts, learning, etc.) for 50+ children grades 3-5.
- Coordinated activites with younger level children.
- Planned snacks and field trips
Morning Summer Recreation Assistant
- Assisted the director daily
- Played games, taught lessons, and made crafts with K-5 children.
Honors
- USD #204 New Teacher of the Year 2003
- Kansas Horizon Nominee 2004
- USD #204 "SuperStar" awarded at 2005 District Awards
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