Madison Smith
New Brighton,PA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Riverside Beaver County School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum (Amplify CKLA and SAVVAS Mathematics) for students using various instructional techniques.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students.
Long Term Substitute: Grade 4 self-contained classroom
Riverside Beaver County School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided instruction in all subject areas to a diverse group of 20 students (7 IEPs).
- Administered PSSAs
- Utilized the Wonders curriculum to teach English language arts.
- Taught mathematics using the Everyday Mathematics program.
- Taught interactive science lessons that align with Next Generation Science Standards, using the Generation Genius program.
- Created “virtual field trips” to explore each region of the United States.
Student Teaching: Grade 1
Center Township Elementary School
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided lesson plans in all subject areas while providing additional support to students when requested.
- Completed a student learning outcome project (SLO) on sight word recognition.
- Utilized Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ERCI) to teach phonics, spelling, and word reading.
- Taught phonemic awareness through the Heggerty program.
Student Teaching: Grades K-2, Emotional Support
Center Township Elementary School
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Built and executed on lesson plans in subject areas including English and mathematics.
- Developed daily phonemic awareness lessons focused on identifying sounds of the alphabet, as well as identifying beginning, medial, and ending sounds in three phoneme (CVC) words.
- Led small group, hands on math lessons for kindergarten and first grade, focusing on early addition and subtraction skills.
- Led daily social and emotional lessons on topics such as emotion recognition and management, problem solving, and goal setting using the Second Step Program.
- Integrated technology such as Seesaw and IXL as instructional tools.
- Created and implemented a behavior plan for students using a token economy.
Field Experience: Grade 2
Center Township Elementary School
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Conferred with qualified teachers to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Field Experience: Grade 3, "Virtual Reader"
Musser Elementary School
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Used Google Meet for seven sessions with a second-grade literacy learner.
- Conducted running records and oral retellings to determine strengths and next steps for instruction.
- Selected authentic texts that aligned to the student's needs and interests.
- Developed and implemented a guided reading lesson for virtual learning.
Education
Master of Science - Technology For Online Instruction
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Special Education (PK-4/PK-12)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12-2022
Skills
- Relationship building
- Differentiating Instruction
- Integrating Technology
- Coordinating with Teachers and Specialists
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Summer Camp Staff Member | Beaver County YMCA | New Brighton, PA
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication.
- Planned and implemented a daily schedule of activities including games, arts & crafts, swimming, educational activities, and lunch.
- Established and reinforced group rules to maintain a safe and fun camp environment.
New Brighton Little Lions Cheerleading Coach | New Brighton, PA
- Prepared youth cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedules.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
Timeline
4th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Riverside Beaver County School District
08.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute: Grade 4 self-contained classroom
Riverside Beaver County School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
Student Teaching: Grade 1
Center Township Elementary School
10.2022 - 12.2022
Student Teaching: Grades K-2, Emotional Support
Center Township Elementary School
08.2022 - 10.2022
Field Experience: Grade 2
Center Township Elementary School
11.2021 - 12.2021
Field Experience: Grade 3, "Virtual Reader"
Musser Elementary School
10.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Technology For Online Instruction
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/Special Education (PK-4/PK-12)
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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