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Loriann Smith

Loriann Smith

Converse,TX

Summary

Certified Texas Teacher with eight years of experience teaching in grades 4-8. Intern and student teaching experience in younger grades. Plans and delivers instructional material that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments to develop language, logic, and problem-solving skills in the classroom. Uses a variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

7th Grade Science Teacher

Kitty Hawk Middle School
Universal City, TX
08.2020 - Current
  • Worked collaboratively with co-teacher to design and implement age-appropriate lessons with necessary accommodations and scaffolding to ensure student success.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success.
  • Devised and used formative and summative assessments and maintained accurate and complete records as required by laws, policies and regulations.
  • Established and implemented behavioral protocols and monitored student behavior, performance, social development and physical health.

Middle School Science Teacher, Grades 6-8

Beacon Hill Academy
San Antonio, TX
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Designed and implemented lessons for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science.
  • Collected and analyzed data to improve student success.
  • Served as department chair for middle school science.

5th Grade Science Teacher

Huntsville Intermediate School
Huntsville, TX
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Served as team leader from 2018-2019.
  • Attended professional trainings and presented trainings to staff.

Elementary Teacher, Grades 4-5

John C. Webb Elementary School
Navasota, TX
08.2015 - 06.2017
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.

Student Teacher

Nettie Marshall Elementary School
Nacogdoches, TX
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Student taught in 3rd grade and preschool classrooms.
  • Worked with mentor teachers to develop understanding of directing classroom activities and implementing daily procedures.

Summer Camp Education Leader

Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
Seguin, TX
06.2014 - 07.2014
  • Supervised camper safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
  • Designed learning and recreational activities for campers between ages of 7 and 12.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University
05.2015

Skills

  • Experienced in face-to-face as well as virtual instruction
  • Proficient in Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
  • Experienced in content development
  • Team leader experience
  • Strong time management and organizational skills

Informal Education Experience

  • Summer camp counselor, Hermann Sons Youth Camp
  • Summer tutoring, pre-kindergarten student

Timeline

7th Grade Science Teacher

Kitty Hawk Middle School
08.2020 - Current

Middle School Science Teacher, Grades 6-8

Beacon Hill Academy
07.2019 - 06.2020

5th Grade Science Teacher

Huntsville Intermediate School
07.2017 - 06.2019

Elementary Teacher, Grades 4-5

John C. Webb Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2017

Student Teacher

Nettie Marshall Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015

Summer Camp Education Leader

Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
06.2014 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

Stephen F. Austin State University
Loriann Smith