Carey Smith

Elementary School Teacher

Colorado Springs School District Eleven

09.1994 - 05.2024

1998 to 2024 Taught grades 3-5 at George Washington Carver Elementary School
1995-1998 Taught Kindergarten at Rogers Elementary, Queen Palmer Elementary, Bates Elementary (INR).
1994-1995 Substitute Teacher in District 3, 11, 20, and Re-2
Successfully implemented all new district curriculums with a focus on continual improvement.
Designed and presented lesson plans in all academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom learning targets taken from CDE standards. Provided clear and actionable strategies to achieve each goal as well as success criteria so students know when they have reached a goal.
Provided regular feedback to students regarding progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Supported students in gaining proper social skills through teaching the Random Acts of Kindness curriculum.
Coached, mentored and evaluated a student teacher for progress against program objectives.
Mentored new teachers to guide and give support to help them meet their professional goals.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement through bi-weekly PLC (Professional Learning Communities) planning.
Participated in various professional development workshops to gain skills and strategies to meet the needs of all students.
Regularly collaborated with colleagues on best practices.