Barbara Smiling
Columbia,SC
Summary
Seasoned Educator adept at employing differentiated instruction and technology integration to elevate student achievement. Skilled in curriculum development and assessment, with a commitment to continuous professional development. Dedicated Bridgebuilder with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Richland School District Two
Columbia, SC
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Used state standards, supporting resources, and various teaching strategies to implement lessons to meet diverse student needs.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve their grades and gain a better grasp of course material
- Communicated with parents to discuss students' progress, and suggest next steps to move forward.
- Worked with students to create a 'Classroom Contract' to set expectations for success, and to maintain a safe learning environment.
- Worked with colleagues on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams
- Led professional development training for colleagues; participated in trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Education
Master of Science - Teaching Science
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee Temple University
Chattanooga, TN05-1991
Skills
- Certified Educator- SC License #188008
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Technology
- Differentiates Instruction
Accomplishments
- Sponsored Dent Middle School's Beta Club Achieving the Honors of National Beta School of Distinction and National Beta School of Merit for 3 consecutive years-2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024
- Mentored beta members to achieve State and National Awards in Writing, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Quiz Bowl.
- University of South Carolina Coaching Teacher
- Effectively Implemented Avid Strategies to reinforce college and career readiness.
Affiliations
- Co-Sponsor Girl's Mentoring Group, teaching skills to foster leadership and service to community (2022-Current)
- Team Leader, charged with leading a team of four to establish routines to help ensure student success (2021-2023)
- Parent-Teacher Organization Representative, meeting with a group of parents to create activities to build school community and a positive moral between students, parents and teachers-2019-2024
- National Education Association/Richland County Education Association Member
Timeline
Teacher
Richland School District Two
08.2019 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Teaching Science
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Tennessee Temple University
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