Deborah Smith
Altamonte Springs
Summary
Dynamic educator excelling in classroom management and fostering collaborative environments. Leveraging strong problem-solving and organizational skills, I enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching strategies, ensuring all learners thrived. Committed to building lasting relationships with students and families to support educational success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Grade Teacher
The Geneva School
08.2011 - 05.2025
- Served as a lead to the grade, assisting other teachers, leading the grade to be informed, cohesive and connected.
- Taught from a classical perspective by encouraging students to think deeply searching for truth and virtue.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Enrichment Teacher
Orangwood Christian School
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Promoted a culture of inquiry within the classroom by encouraging students to ask questions, think critically, and explore multiple perspectives on topics of study.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and adapting to individual learning needs.
- Encouraged students to think deeply using higher level thinking skills.
Second Grade Teacher
Orangewood Christian School
08.1991 - 06.2000
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI05-1991
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
The Geneva School
08.2011 - 05.2025
Enrichment Teacher
Orangwood Christian School
01.2009 - 05.2011
Second Grade Teacher
Orangewood Christian School
08.1991 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Calvin University
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