Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Erin Smallwood

Associate Faculty
Edmonds,WA
Erin Smallwood

Summary

Innovative educator with established success in fostering student engagement, demonstrating expertise in curriculum development and differentiated instruction. Dedicated advocate for fostering critical thinking and cross-cultural communication, enhancing student engagement and outcomes through innovative teaching strategies, and collaborative efforts. Committed to fostering inclusive educational environments that promote empathy and curiosity.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
4
Certification

Work History

Everett Community College
Everett, WA

Associate Faculty
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Develop research skills in students to analyze history from a variety of modalities and perspectives
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve program-wide goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Conducted comprehensive research and gathered data to support strategic planning and informed decision-making in lesson planning and course instruction.
  • Organized field trips and educational events to provide real-world context for historical concepts.
  • Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
  • Differentiated instruction for students with a wide range of skills and interest levels.
  • Promoted a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding through the exploration of diverse cultures and perspectives in social studies content.
  • Facilitated classroom debates and discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement with current events and historical perspectives.

Edmonds School District
Lynnwood, WA

Social Studies Teacher
02.2022 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Meet with learning specialists, counselors, administration, and families to create plans to support students of all abilities, including IEP, 504, and ELL students.
  • Create and maintain a positive, welcoming, safe learning environment that promotes equity, equality, and student learning.
  • Maintain records of student learning, and create individual, small group, and whole class goals with students to promote and measure student learning and accountability throughout the year.
  • Collaborate with a content area team to create lessons, assessments, and activities to engage students with different aspects of history and skills, to maintain similar teaching progressions.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior, and social development, and devised improvement strategies for struggling students.
  • Engaged in continuous learning about historical events, developments, and scholarly debates to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
  • Promoted a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding through the exploration of diverse cultures and perspectives in social studies content.
  • Facilitated classroom debates and discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement with current events and historical perspectives.

Summit High School
Bend, OR

Student Teacher
09.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Differentiate lessons, assessments, and activities to provide opportunities for all learners to engage with the class and the material.
  • Meet with learning specialists, counselors, administration, and families to create plans to support students of all abilities, including IEP, 504, and ELL students.
  • Create and maintain a positive, welcoming, safe learning environment that promotes equity, equality, and student learning.
  • Collaborated with experienced teachers to enhance curriculum design and delivery methods.
  • Evaluated student work, provided feedback, and tracked their progress over time.
  • Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication.
  • Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.

Summit High School
Bend, OR

Alternative Education: Educational Assistant
01.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Meet and collaborate with the students of the concern team, made up of administration, counselors, and learning specialists, to discuss students referred by staff who need additional support academically, socially, and/or emotionally.
  • Support students of all learning abilities in one-on-one environments to set and work towards personal, academic, and social goals, to help students be successful in school.
  • Create academic supports, modifications, and accommodations for students on IEPs and 504s.
  • Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff effectively.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators regularly.
  • Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.

University of Oregon, American English Institute
Eugene, OR

Tutor
01.2019 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Provide one-on-one and small-group academic and social support to English Language Learners at the University of Oregon.
  • Collaborated with teachers to align tutoring strategies with the classroom curriculum.
  • Assisted students in developing effective study habits and strategies for success in school.
  • Developed lesson plans tailored to the needs of each student.
  • Utilized different methods such as audio and visual aids, lectures, demonstrations, or hands-on activities to enhance learning outcomes.

Willamette High School, University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

SAIL Mentor
10.2018 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Provide one-on-one academic and future support to high school students by creating goals with them to achieve post-high school aspirations.
  • Support students applying for college, scholarships, jobs, and other post-graduate programs.
  • Guided students in academic and personal development through one-on-one mentoring sessions.
  • Facilitated workshops on study skills, time management, and career exploration topics.
  • Monitored and evaluated mentees' progress, providing feedback and guidance to ensure success.
  • Advised on methods for effective conflict resolution techniques to ensure productive working environments.

Education

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

B.A. from History

George Fox University
Newberg, OR

M.A. from Teaching

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum development
  • Student assessment
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability to change
  • Effective feedback
  • Empathy and respect
  • Recordkeeping
  • Excellent communication
  • Advanced Placement

Certification

  • NES Social Studies Endorsement
  • TSPC Clinical Practices License
  • Washington Teaching Licensure
  • AP US History Certificate

References

  • Dave Shockley, Principal, Meadowdale High School
  • April Little, Dean of Students, Billings Middle School

Accomplishments

  • Lifesaving Award, Springfield Fire Department

Timeline

Associate Faculty

Everett Community College
09.2024 - Current

Social Studies Teacher

Edmonds School District
02.2022 - 06.2024

Student Teacher

Summit High School
09.2021 - 12.2021

Alternative Education: Educational Assistant

Summit High School
01.2021 - 12.2021

Tutor

University of Oregon, American English Institute
01.2019 - 12.2020

SAIL Mentor

Willamette High School, University of Oregon
10.2018 - 06.2019

University of Oregon

B.A. from History

George Fox University

M.A. from Teaching

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