Kathleen Smith
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
I currently am the head instructor for the Kid Kicker Program (ages 6-8). I am responsible for teaching and testing 40+ students each month. We learn focus on fighting techniques, forms, stances, and discipline. I enjoy the challenge of meeting students where they are at, at all learning levels, to help them be successful in mastering our mixed martial arts style.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Martial Arts Instructor
Omega Martial Arts
01.2021 - Current
- Coached new students by breaking down techniques into simple moves.
- Instructed on proper breathing techniques, stances, and forms.
- Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels, specifically 6-8 year olds.
- Provided feedback and corrections to improve students' skills and techniques.
Grade 1 Elementary School Teacher
Provo School District
05.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
Head Pre-School Instructor
KinderCare Preschool
06.1999 - 09.1999
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2002
Skills
- Standardized Tests
- Reading and Literacy
- Elementary Education
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Student Testing
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Head Martial Arts Instructor
Omega Martial Arts
01.2021 - Current
Grade 1 Elementary School Teacher
Provo School District
05.2002 - 06.2005
Head Pre-School Instructor
KinderCare Preschool
06.1999 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching
Brigham Young University
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