BRADYN SMITH
High Point,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and student centered 2nd grade teacher with a strong foundation in educational theory and child development. Passionate about creating a supportive, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and motivated to learn. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and building positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Committed to fostering academic growth, creativity, and confidence through meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
2nd Grade Teacher
Shadybrook Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Implemented individualized learning strategies to accommodate diverse student needs.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to promote social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to coordinate interdisciplinary projects and events.
Student Teacher
Florence Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
- Full teacher takeover for 8 weeks.
- Demonstrated effective classroom management skills by creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Worked collaboratively with mentor teachers and staff to enhance educational practices and support student achievement.
- Utilized various instructional strategies and techniques to facilitate student learning and engagement.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and met diverse student needs.
Student Intern
Allen Jay Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Building relationships and connections with the students and staff over the course of 45 hours.
- Working one on one with individual students to strengthen the subjects of math and literacy.
- Creating lesson plans for literacy and implementing them in the classroom
- Implementing classroom management strategies in small groups.
Teacher Observation
Montlieu Academy of Technology
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Working in a class of 20 students for 4 hours a week learning classroom management styles.
- Working one on one each week with students to strengthen note taking skills.
- Assisting teacher in organizing student work.
- Grading student work.
Education
High School -
Newtown High School
Newtown, Connecticut01-2021
Master of Arts - Literacy
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2025
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Lesson plan development
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum implementation
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Summa Cum Laude (2025).
- Education Fellow of the Year (2024).
- Stout School of Education Extraordinary Educator (2025).
- Kappa Delta Pi Member (2024-2025).
- Member of Family, Community, and Engagement Committee (2025-Current).
- Rookie Teacher of the Year, Shadybrook Elementary School (2026).
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education
- High Point University Education Fellow
Timeline
2nd Grade Teacher
Shadybrook Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Student Teacher
Florence Elementary School
09.2024 - Current
Student Intern
Allen Jay Elementary School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teacher Observation
Montlieu Academy of Technology
09.2022 - 11.2022
High School -
Newtown High School
Master of Arts - Literacy
High Point University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
High Point University