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Kirsten Smith

Chapel Hill,NC

Summary

Dynamic educator skilled in effective communication. I excel in creating impactful learning experiences that inspire and motivate students.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Time Parent

Smith Russell Family
11.2018 - Current
  • Held a weekly "Kids Club" in my home for children to play and learn in a small group setting.
  • Provided tutoring for elementary aged students during Covid to support virtual learning.
  • Used strong problem-solving skills to develop solutions for challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Supported my children and family in learning activities through engaging in social, artistic, natural, language, and math activities.

Business Development Consultant

LincResources
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Strategized with sales team to find and attain potential customers.
  • Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
  • Updated account information in company databases.

Nanny

Private Family Homes
06.2016 - 11.2018
  • Developed games and activities to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, hygiene and socialization.
  • Engaged with children on an age-appropriate level and formed strong emotional connections to foster trust and respect.

Kindergarten Teacher

The Expedition School
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Created project-based learning activities for students.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create learning plans for each student.


Kindergarten Teacher

Hope Valley Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Worked with deaf and hard of hearing students as the DHH kindergarten classroom teacher for DPS.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations.
  • Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.

Kindergarten Teacher

Mosby Woods Elementary School (now Mosaic School)
08.2009 - 06.2014
  • Applied evidence-based practices to enhance learning results.
  • Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities.
  • Supported a wide range of learning skills through collaboration with EC students and teachers to support IEP's in my classroom.

Kindergarten Teacher

Bull Run Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
  • Rewarded student success by utilizing positive reinforcement.
  • Worked closely with grade level team to plan and share exciting lessons.

Preschool Teacher

Village Green Day School
08.2003 - 06.2007
  • Taught two, three, and four year old students as an Assistant and then Lead Preschool teacher.
  • Followed Core Knowledge Preschool Curriculum.
  • Worked as the Assistant Summer Camp Director at VGDS.

Education

Master of Education - Elementary Curriculum And Instruction

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
06-2007

Master of Arts - Psychology

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
06-2001

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration with staff and students
  • Organization and time management
  • Student assessment
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Curriculum implementation

Languages

French
Elementary
American Sign Laguage
Limited Working

Timeline

Full Time Parent

Smith Russell Family
11.2018 - Current

Business Development Consultant

LincResources
01.2018 - 11.2018

Nanny

Private Family Homes
06.2016 - 11.2018

Kindergarten Teacher

The Expedition School
08.2015 - 06.2016

Kindergarten Teacher

Hope Valley Elementary School
08.2014 - 06.2015

Kindergarten Teacher

Mosby Woods Elementary School (now Mosaic School)
08.2009 - 06.2014

Kindergarten Teacher

Bull Run Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2009

Preschool Teacher

Village Green Day School
08.2003 - 06.2007

Master of Education - Elementary Curriculum And Instruction

George Mason University

Master of Arts - Psychology

James Madison University

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