Lee Anne Smith

Retired 2017, Rehired 2018

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.

• Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
• Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
• Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
• Contributed to school-wide literacy initiatives by participating in committees focused on curriculum development, assessment practices, and teacher training programs.
• Enhanced reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and targeted literacy instruction.
• Promoted critical thinking skills through the use of higher-level questioning techniques during class discussions and written assignments.
• Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
• Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.

• Continuously refined personal teaching practice through self-reflection, seeking out constructive feedback from peers and administrators.
• Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.
• Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating higher-order questioning techniques into lessons and encouraging thoughtful responses from all learners.
• Promoted a love of reading among students by creating an inviting classroom library and organizing engaging literacy events throughout the year.
• Supported English Language Learners by modifying lesson plans, providing targeted support during small group instruction, and collaborating with ESL specialists to address individual needs.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and maintaining clear expectations for behavior and academic performance.