Phyllis Smith
KILLEEN,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at St. Joseph's Catholic Academy, excelling in inquiry-based teaching and collaborative learning. Enhanced student engagement through hands-on experiments and effective classroom management. Skilled in laboratory oversight and fostering teamwork, resulting in improved student comprehension and participation in science education initiatives.
Innovative teacher bringing 24-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with parents, teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Science Teacher
St. Josephs's Catholic Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Established clear classroom expectations and maintained consistent discipline to promote an orderly and focused learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and peer collaboration exercises.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating hands-on experiments and demonstrations into lesson plans.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Organized a school-wide Science Fair and administrator of the Astronomy Club.
4th Grade Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding their child''s academic growth and areas for improvement.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
2nd and 3rd Grade Science Teacher
St. Joseph's Catholic Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in science education.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Killeen ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing consistent expectations and consequences for improved focus and productivity.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies for ongoing monitoring of student progress, adjusting instruction as needed to support success.
- Improved student reading comprehension through targeted literacy strategies and guided practice sessions.
- Mentored new teachers by sharing best practices, resources, and guidance based on personal experience in the classroom.
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD
08.2001 - 05.2014
- Established open communication with parents through regular updates on student performance, conferences, and newsletters.
- Established and maintained standards for behavior that fostered student self-discipline and positive relationships among students.
- Supported special education students by implementing personalized accommodations and collaborating with support staff to ensure success.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Elementary Education
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05-2001
No Degree - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-1998
Skills
- Microscope use
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Laboratory oversight
- Problem-solving skills
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Collaborative learning
- Cross-curricular connections
- Scientific inquiry
- Formative assessment
- Lesson implementation
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded extra-curricular group focused on Astronomy.
- Planned and oversaw school-wide Science Fair.
- Grade Level Leader 6 years.
- Mentor Teacher 6 years.
Certification
- Elementary Self Contained Grades 1-8
- Elementary History Grades 1-8
- Elementary Reading Grades 1-8
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
2nd and 3rd Grade Science Teacher
St. Joseph's Catholic Academy
08.2021 - 05.2023
Middle School Science Teacher
St. Josephs's Catholic Academy
07.2021 - Current
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Killeen ISD
08.2015 - 05.2021
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
Killeen ISD
08.2001 - 05.2014
Elementary Education
Tarleton State University
No Degree - General Studies
Central Texas College
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