Brittany Smith
Dallas,TX
Summary
Passionate and results-driven science educator with a strong background in curriculum development, student engagement, and technology integration. Skilled in fostering academic excellence through through differentiated instruction and collaborative learning. Adapt at managing classrooms, supporting diverse learners, and adapting to evolving educational needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead Teacher
Byrd Middle School
08.2024 - Current
- Managed course curriculum updates, ensuring content remained relevant and up-to-date with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented training materials for different classes.
- Effectively resolved conflicts within the team by employing strong problem-solving skills and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Fostered a supportive learning atmosphere, promoting open dialogue and constructive feedback among team members.
7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Byrd Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Incorporated project-based learning methods into curriculum, equipping students with problem-solving skills applicable to real-life situations.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students had access to engaging content.
- Integrated multimedia (videos, images, and infographics) to boost engagement and support differentiated instruction
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and enthusiasm for learning.
Assistant Teacher PE
Allen Elementary School
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Adapt different sorting activities for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce game participation
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
No Degree - Science
Texas Teachers Certification Program
Dallas, TXBachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12-2024
Skills
- Student engagement
- Scientific inquiry
- Scientific literacy
- Collaborative learning
- Project-based learning
Educational Experience
- Provided individualized tutoring in science for middle school students
- Improved student's understanding of content and target students' weakness
- Used IReady, SAVVAS, and Stemscopes as diverse strategies of learning
- Supported students with IEPs and learning differences
- Designed engaging, standards-aligned instructional materials using Canva, incorporating visual elements to enhance comprehension and retention
- Developed interactive slide presentations in Google Slides to support daily lessons and student-led learning activities
- Created gamified quizzes and assessments on Quizizz to reinforce key concepts and provide real-time feedback to students
Timeline
Team Lead Teacher
Byrd Middle School
08.2024 - Current
7th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Byrd Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Teacher PE
Allen Elementary School
09.2020 - 07.2022
No Degree - Science
Texas Teachers Certification Program
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Tarleton State University
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