Hi, I’m
Jeanie Smith
Alvaton,KY
Summary
I’m industrious, innovative, and eager to advance professionally as an Academic Designer. A proven community leader with a decade of classroom experience, my life is centered around a deep passion for history, civics, and education. This has allowed me to develop extensive Social Studies and teaching expertise, while also honing key skills in communication, project management, organization, and leadership. I meet problems with solutions, and love working with a team.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Warren County Public Schools
Teacher
08.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Significant student growth in all four Social Studies disciplines evidenced by extended responses and short answers, as well as use of assessment platform, Edulastic. (Students progressed to over 85% proficient or higher on state tests)
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing inquiry-based skills and projects. (Students progressed from 35% achieving 70% or higher to 95% of students consistently meeting benchmark goals)
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom, with a focus on inquiry and writing skills.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and district leaders to help students reach learning objectives.
First Christian Church
Director of Children's Ministries
08.2013 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Created and maintained safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Vetted volunteers and interested parties for criminal history or issues risking children.
Wake County Public Schools
Teacher
10.2005 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Organized student art fundraiser for global awareness project.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- AVID trained.
Education
University of NebraskaKearney, NE
Master’s Degree from History, Constitutional History
12.2024
Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, KY
Bachelor’s Degree from History and Social Studies
05.2005
Skills
- Social Studies Expertise- Ancient and medieval world civilizations, Geography, US History, and Civics
- Teacher Trainer
- Standards Alignment District Leader- Developed standards-aligned curriculum and engaging inquiry-based instruction for classroom and district use Appointed to the Kentucky Standards and Assessment Process Review Committee
- Organized and positive leader exhibited in school and as Chairperson of local political party
- Attention to detail, Project Management, Ability to multitask and meet deadline
- Collegial, Self-motivated hard worker, enjoys collaboration
- Expert Communicator- Created and delivered in-person and virtual presentations, Digital Content for social media, Public Speaking to audiences as large as 250, Written Communication (Opinion Editorials, political mailpieces and literature, book reviews, research papers)
- Fluent in Google applications, Zoom, Canvas, and Canva, but also a fast learner!
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Middle School Education
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Multicultural Populations
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Project Planning
- Workflow Planning
Accomplishments
- Kentucky Colonel 2023
- James Madison Fellow 2020
- Woman of Achievement 2019
- Kentucky Education Association Fellow 2019
- Emerge kentucky Class Speaker 2018
- Candidate for State Senate 2018
- Warren County Democratic Party, Chairperson
- Kentucky Democratic Party State Central Executive Committee
- Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
- Kentucky Education Association
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Timeline
Teacher
Warren County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Director of Children's Ministries
First Christian Church
08.2013 - 08.2016
Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
10.2005 - 01.2008
University of Nebraska
Master’s Degree from History, Constitutional History
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor’s Degree from History and Social Studies