Caitlin Smitherman
Phoenix
Summary
Passionate Nursing major equipped with strong worth ethic, organizational skills, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Eager to contribute to team success and excels in adapting to fast-paced environments. Strong commitment to quality, reliability, empathy, and success. Looking to further build professional experience by providing compassionate patient care in a clinical setting. Strives for personal growth and fostering trust in patient relationships while contributing to a healthcare team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tutor
Pinnacle High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions during lunch and after school hours, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Encouraged students to set and achieve personal academic goals, leading to sense of accomplishment and increased motivation.
- Motivated students with providing both constructive feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
Teacher's Assistant
Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Parish Religious Education
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Served as a positive role model for students by demonstrating professionalism, respectfulness, and an unwavering commitment to education excellence.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, monitoring tests, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Provided timely feedback to students on their performance, allowing them to make adjustments as needed for continued improvement.
- Facilitated effective learning experiences for students by providing review sessions, visual mnemonics, and hand actions for memorization of key concepts
Volunteer
Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)
04.2015 - 04.2023
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for charity walks.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Collaborated with high school clubs/organizations
- Educated young people about the autoimmune nature of juvenile diabetes and key signs/symptoms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Skills
- Active Listener
- Hard-Worker
- Observant
- Positive Attitude
- Effective Communication
- Leadership Experience
- Problem Management
- Experience with Providing Constructive Feedback
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
Accomplishments
- Received the National Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence for outstanding academic performance, leadership potential, and dedication to serving humanity through the profession of medicine
Attended the 2022 National Congress of Future Medical Leaders.
Certification
AHA BSL Provider - Firefighter CPR, Phoenix, AZ. Issued June 27th, 2025. eCard Code 265413062212
Timeline
Tutor
Pinnacle High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Teacher's Assistant
Saint Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Parish Religious Education
08.2021 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF)
04.2015 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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