Bethany Smith
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Extended Learning Educational Assistant and EA Substitute
Howard Elementary School
Eugene, OR
10.2023 - Current
- Taught small groups for math intervention and differentiated instruction to support individual student learning goals
- Led enrichment groups where students participated in activities such as cooking and crafts.
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Howard Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Taught all subjects full-time for three weeks to 20 students
- Differentiated lessons to meet the needs of students on IEPs and TAG students.
- Collaborated with the classroom teacher to team-teach math and reading groups.
- Built positive relationships with students and grade-level teachers.
Kindergarten Practicum Student
Gilham Elementary School
Eugene, OR
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed and taught literacy learning segments
- Led whole group instruction using the Wit and Wisdom literacy curriculum
First and Second Grade Educational Assistant
Outlook Christian School
Salem, OR
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Implemented curriculum in small group settings
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to differentiate instruction for students
Swim Instructor
Courthouse Athletic Club
Salem, OR
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Taught students foundational water safety and swim skills in a small group setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education: Elementary
Bushnell University
Eugene, OR05-2025
Skills
- Collaborative
- Adaptable
- Calm Disposition
- Patient
- Critical Thinker
- Organized
- Detail-Oriented
Accomplishments
2025 Undergraduate Excellence in Teaching Award, Bushnell University
2025 School of Education Graduate of the Year, Bushnell University
Certification
K-5 Preliminary Teaching License
Timeline
2nd Grade Student Teacher
Howard Elementary School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Kindergarten Practicum Student
Gilham Elementary School
10.2024 - 12.2024
Extended Learning Educational Assistant and EA Substitute
Howard Elementary School
10.2023 - Current
First and Second Grade Educational Assistant
Outlook Christian School
09.2021 - 09.2022
Swim Instructor
Courthouse Athletic Club
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Teacher Education: Elementary
Bushnell University
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