Joan Smiley
Auburn,AL
Summary
Professional with five years of teaching experience. Adaptable and flexible with distinguished knowledge of Middle and High school Mathematics. Life-long learner and passionate educator looking to make a difference. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain growth and progress with a 173% Annual Growth rate.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
8th Grade Math Teacher
Phenix City School District
Phenix City, AL
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- 173% Average Annual Growth Rate
8th Grade Math Teacher
Russell County School District
Seale, AL
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
- Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
Long Term Substitute Math Teacher
Auburn City Schools
Auburn, Alabama
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
- Took over Geometry class for 6 months, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and record keeping
- Monitored impact on students of teacher transition and adapted lesson plans based on student needs
- Used i-now to maintain detailed records of student progress, attendance and assignments in teachers absence
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
- Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms
- Proctored quizzes, tests and standardized examinations
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Auburn University
Auburn, AL2012
Associate of Science - Mathematics
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
Dothan, AL2009
Skills
- Instructional technology
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Classroom management
- Secondary education
- Special education
- Conflict Resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational abilities
- Middle school education
- Pre-algebra support
- Critical thinking skills
- Background in Middle school mathematics
Timeline
8th Grade Math Teacher
Phenix City School District
07.2021 - 05.2023
8th Grade Math Teacher
Russell County School District
01.2020 - 06.2021
Long Term Substitute Math Teacher
Auburn City Schools
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Auburn University
Associate of Science - Mathematics
George C Wallace Community College - Dothan
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