Lori Smith
Lancaster,PA
Summary
Dedicated and responsive professional with proven skills in classroom management, behavior modification, and individualized support. Comfortable working with students of different skill levels to promote learning and boost educational success. Serves as a role model by using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Resurrection Catholic School
Lancaster, PA
08.2018 - Current
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning, and physical, social, and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students and teaching staff.
- Engaged students through lectures and discussions, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Conquered the challenges of working with a highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Supervised after-school and in-school activities, including the Student Advisory Committee (SAC), Safe2Say, Homework Club Advisor, RCS Yearbook Advisor, Social Committee chairperson, and Muffin Monday.
- Evaluated the academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, summative tests, quizzes, and frequent STAR testing and practice models.
- Encouraged students to be free and independent thinkers, speakers, and writers while upholding the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic church
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Communications
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA12-1992
Professional Development
Skills
- Possess classroom management skills, ensuring a positive learning environment
- Taught in multi-age, multi-level classrooms
- Embraces a diverse culture
- Demonstrates leadership and team-building skills
- Positive relationship-building with students, parents, and faculty
- Strives for patience and empathy for all students
Professional References
- Ms. Brenda Weaver- principal (2018-2019) 717-341-8331
- Mr. Jeff Hughes- principal (2019-2022) 717-418-2977
- Mrs. Ellen Amarante- principal (2022-present) eamarante@rcspa.org
Timeline
Teacher
Resurrection Catholic School
08.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Education/Communications
York College of Pennsylvania
Professional Development
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