Paige Smith
Laurens,NY
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Laurens Central School, skilled in writing custom curriculum and fostering student engagement. Adept at classroom management and building relationships, I adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring a productive environment that promotes academic success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Laurens Central School
Laurens, NY
09.2020 - Current
- Wrote original curriculum and lessons for English Language Arts in middle school and high school.
- Implemented lesson plans to engage students in diverse learning activities.
- Maintained classroom management to ensure a productive learning environment.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with teachers to provide consistent educational support across multiple subjects.
- Interacted with parents in conferences to support student education
Teacher
New Life Christian School
Randallsville, NY
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Wrote original curriculum and lessons in English Language Arts and Ancient History for 5th and 6th grades.
- Developed and Incorporated creative projects to enhance history lessons.
- Taught 9th grade Spanish to prepare students for Regents credit.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
Owner / Operator
Dairy Farm
Ilion, NY
04.2001 - 12.2015
- Managed daily operations, ensuring animal welfare and compliance with health regulations.
- Oversaw crop production and livestock management, optimizing resources for sustainability.
- Developed and implemented feeding programs based on nutritional needs of livestock.
- Trained staff on best practices for animal husbandry and equipment operation.
- Managed the income and expenses of the farm operation.
Office Manager & Sales Associate
Occasional Expressions
Earlville, NY
08.1992 - 02.1996
- Managed office supplies inventory, ensuring availability of shipping materials and raw materials for products at an all-occasion mail-order gift business.
- Answered phones to receive and process orders.
- Packaged orders for shipping.
- Assisted in production of baked goods and confections.
- Assembled various care packages and baskets of fruits and snacks for successful shipping.
- Coordinated floral delivery orders.
- Data entry of mailing lists for catalog distribution, prepared catalogs for mailing.
- Wrote advertising copy and designed catalogs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
Smith College
Northampton05-1992
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Russian
Limited Working
German
Elementary
Latin
Limited Working
Skills
Classroom management
Adaptable
Relationship building and management
Student engagement
Can write custom curriculum
Additional Information
Able to teach /tutor vocabulary and grammar in English, Latin, French, Spanish, Russian, Latin. Elementary knowledge of German.
Excellent working knowledge of English grammar to apply to composition, editing, and proofreading.
Timeline
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Laurens Central School
09.2020 - Current
Teacher
New Life Christian School
09.2016 - 06.2020
Owner / Operator
Dairy Farm
04.2001 - 12.2015
Office Manager & Sales Associate
Occasional Expressions
08.1992 - 02.1996
Bachelor of Science - History
Smith College