Maycee Smith
West Branch
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all backgrounds and needs. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Iowa City Community School District
01.2025 - Current
- Implement lesson plans to facilitate student learning in diverse classroom settings.
- Adapt instructional strategies to meet varying student needs and learning styles.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborate with teachers to ensure continuity of instruction during absences.
Recreational and Team Gymnastics Coach
Synergy Gymnastics
01.2021 - Current
- Instructs and teaches gymnastics skills and techniques to children in a fitness-oriented atmosphere.
- Devises and develops weekly lesson plans to provide structure and foster development.
- Ensures the safety and well-being of each child, through supervision, behavior management and mental support.
- Communicates children's behavior and progress with families and coaches.
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Iowa City Community School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Established strong rapport with students, mentor teachers, and parents to create a supportive educational community.
- Designed and delivered engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans for multiple third-grade classes.
- Developed and administered formative and summative assessments to analyze and track student progress.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies, such as reinforcing and praising positive behavior, positive greetings and communication, as well as modeling ideal behavior.
Women's Gymnastics Student Manager
University of Iowa
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with and assisted coaches and athletes in daily practice and conditioning workouts.
- Managed team travel arrangements, such as equipment, clothing and meals.
- Motivated team members and fostered positive team environment through effective communication and support.
Education
B.A. - Elementary Education
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12.2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptability
- Relationship building
- Student engagement
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Iowa City Community School District
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher, Third Grade
Iowa City Community School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
Women's Gymnastics Student Manager
University of Iowa
01.2022 - 01.2024
Recreational and Team Gymnastics Coach
Synergy Gymnastics
01.2021 - Current
B.A. - Elementary Education
The University of Iowa