Allison Smith

Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.

• Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
• Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
• Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
• Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
• Rewarded student success by utilizing praise and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
• Advanced learning techniques by using differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate student needs.
• Utilized various assessment strategies to evaluate student performance.
• Kept accurate documents about student progress for school and parent records.

• Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.

• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
• Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.