Kristie Smith
2012 Dash Ln,TX
Summary
Elementary School Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet district and state standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Springtown ISD
08.2016 - Current
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Paraprofessional
Springtown ISD
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Assisted teachers in the development of engaging lesson materials aligned with curriculum standards for various subject areas.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Springtown ISD
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students and classroom teacher
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Business Assistant, Accounting Department
Craniofacial Pain Associates
10.2007 - 06.2011
- Directed automation of office procedures such as correspondence management, recordkeeping and online communications.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Proofread and edited documents for accuracy and grammar.
- Demonstrated versatility within the department by supporting other accounting functions, such as payroll processing, when necessary.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning And Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies K-8
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT03.2016
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Learning Management Systems
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Progress Reporting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Multitasking
- Classroom Management
- Student Engagement
- Continuous Improvement
- Collaborative Teamwork
Certification
- ESL Supplement
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Springtown ISD
08.2016 - Current
Paraprofessional
Springtown ISD
08.2013 - 12.2015
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Springtown ISD
08.2011 - 05.2013
Business Assistant, Accounting Department
Craniofacial Pain Associates
10.2007 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Learning And Technology
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies K-8
Western Governors University
- ESL Supplement
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