Pualani Smith
Ruther Glen,Virginia
Summary
Experienced with developing and implementing effective mentoring programs that support individual and team growth. Utilizes strong leadership and communication skills to foster productive and positive environment. Track record of driving successful outcomes through collaborative efforts.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Mentor Teacher
Caroline County Public Schools
Ruther Glen, Virginia
07.2024 - Current
- Introduce novice teachers to Lewis and Clark Elementary routines, expectations and procedures for staff including first week procedures, lesson planning expectations, and substitute planning and procedures
- Develop and lead monthly professional learning sessions with novice teachers focusing on classroom management, progress monitoring procedures, parent-teacher conference procedures, interim and report card development, and data analysis and disaggregation
- Work one-on-one with novice teachers in developing classroom management strategies and systems
- Assist novice teacher in developing and implementing remediation plans for at-risk students
- Collaboratively plan with building administration and New Teacher Support Coach to further develop novice teachers skills
First Grade, Second Grade, Fourth Grade Teacher
Caroline County Public Schools
Ruther Glen, Virginia
12.2014 - Current
- Work one-on-one and in small groups with teachers to develop their virtual learning platforms
- Teach all subjects in 1st and 2nd grade class with an average of 22 students
- Teach two sessions of Virginia Studies, science and math in a 4th grade class with an average of 23 students per session
- Develop creative and engaging lesson and units based on Virginia Standards of Learning
- Differentiated instruction implementing a variety of technologies to promote student learning
- Meet one-on-one with students who did not meet benchmark standards
- Develop virtual lessons for parents and students to promote access to virtual classroom platforms
- Develop classroom management systems using Class Dojo with focus on intrinsic reward
- Communicate effectively in writing and virtually with students, parents, and colleagues
- Active in school committees such as Virginia Tiered System of Supports and Parent Teacher Association
- Successfully wrote multiple grants to receive a variety of technology for student use
Student Teacher
Caroline County Public School
Ruther Glen, Virginia
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Assisted cooperating teacher with daily activities
- Developed a two-week instructional unit on Virginia Social Studies Standard for Past and Present
- Lead small group reading instruction
- Encouraged a positive classroom environment
- Supported classroom policies and procedures to ensure student success
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah02-2026
Master of Education - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah07-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah12-2014
Skills
- Technology proficiency
- Motivation techniques
- Feedback delivery
- Collaboration
- Effective leadership
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Empathetic approach
- Staff management
Timeline
Lead Mentor Teacher
Caroline County Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
First Grade, Second Grade, Fourth Grade Teacher
Caroline County Public Schools
12.2014 - Current
Student Teacher
Caroline County Public School
08.2014 - 11.2014
Master of Education - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Leadership Skills
· Coordinator of Lewis and Clark’s after school tutoring program 2025-26 school year
· Chairperson of Lewis and Clark’s Sunshine/Hospitality Committee 2025-26 school year
· Lewis and Clark PTA Teacher Representative 2012-current
· Served on Safe and Drug-Free Schools Committee 2025-26 school year
· Shadowed Lewis and Clark’s administration during 2025 summer academy
· Served on math curriculum review team
· Assisted in development of Lewis and Clark’s master schedule for 2025-26 school year
· Participated in Caroline County Assessment Calendar Review summer of 2025
· Chairperson of Lewis and Clark Science Committee 2022-2024 school years
Honors
April 2024 – Present COE Clinical Faculty
August 2022 – May 2023 Nominated for Teacher of the Year
August 2020 – May 2021 Lewis and Clark Teacher of the Year
August 2019 – May 2020 Nominated for Teacher of the Year
July 2014 - Present Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society