Charity Smith
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
Middle School Teacher committed to the academic and social success of every student. Uses effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on the individual needs of each student. Excellent communication skills and strong leadership qualities. Establishes positive relationships with fellow professionals and parents.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
7th and 8th Grade English Teacher
O'Leary Middle School
08.2002 - Current
- 22 years of experience teaching middle school language arts.
- Incorporates engaging texts to enhance literacy skills and foster fun and engaging learning environment.
- Encouraged discussion of class material to promote critical thinking and expression of original ideas.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Taught age-appropriate spelling techniques, grammar rules, and language skills.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
8th Grade English Summer School Teacher
South Hills Middle School
06.2008 - Current
- 15 years experience teaching middle school summer school
- 8th Grade Team Leader
- Developed and taught lessons of instruction across middle school language arts curriculum.
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
8th Grade Saturday School Teacher
Twin Falls School District
10.2018 - Current
- 5 years experience running Saturday School program.
- Created Saturday School policy and presented to the district for approval
- Successfully ran the first Saturday School program in TFSD
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2002
Skills
- Curriculum Implementation
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Tutoring experience
Achievements
- Created and implemented Saturday School program for TFSD
- Implemented and supervise Homework Club
- Language Arts Department Head
- Team Secretary
- Making Middle Grades Work Site Coordinator
- Awarded Master Educator Premium
Timeline
8th Grade Saturday School Teacher
Twin Falls School District
10.2018 - Current
8th Grade English Summer School Teacher
South Hills Middle School
06.2008 - Current
7th and 8th Grade English Teacher
O'Leary Middle School
08.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Idaho State University
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