Shirel Smith

• Provided individualized support to struggling learners during math tutoring sessions.
• Organized and led after school math tutoring sessions for students who needed additional support.
• Organized after school math tutoring sessions for students who needed extra help.
• Delivered successful math tutoring for students based on current needs and upcoming course materials.
• Maintained records of tutor hours, attendance and other relevant data concerning the tutoring program.
• Calculated coordinates using triangulation methods and other mathematical formulas.
• Provided individualized instruction to struggling students in Math and Science.
• Conducted small group or individual tutoring sessions with struggling students.
• Provided additional support to struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
• Prepared materials for activities such as science/physics experiments, and math games that reinforced math concepts and skills. For instance, using dog races to convert feet per second to MPH and teaching area through decorating scale model doll houses.
• Organized field trips focused on mathematical principles such as visits to museums or planetariums.
• Taught theory and mathematical techniques to solve problems.
• Designed learning activities to engage students in mathematical concepts.
• Provided one-on-one tutoring to college students in mathematics and science courses, including calculus, algebra, and physics physics.
• Educated parents on ways they can be involved in their child's learning at home through reading, writing, math games.
• Encouraged students to apply mathematical concepts in real-world situations.

• Facilitated inclusion opportunities for special education students within general education classrooms.
• Collaborated with teachers to develop modifications to lesson plans based on the individual needs of each student.
• Fostered relationships between general education peers and those receiving specialized services within the classroom setting.
• Attended professional development workshops related to working with special needs children.
• Developed creative activities designed to engage all levels of learners within the classroom setting.
• Provided instruction to individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by a teacher.
• Assisted teachers with record keeping tasks such as attendance taking and grading papers.
• Supervised and monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, school yards, and other areas.
• Instructed students in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
• Monitored student performance on tests and assessments given throughout the year.
• Provided feedback to teachers regarding student successes or challenges observed during instruction time.
• Maintained an orderly environment within assigned classrooms while promoting a safe learning atmosphere.
• Administered standardized tests under the direction of certified staff members.
• Encouraged positive behavior among students through reinforcement of expectations established by the school district or classroom teacher.
• Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
• Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
• Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
• Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
• Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
• Helped teachers manage classroom and workload.
• Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
• Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
• Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
• Customized small group instruction based on differentiated learning needs.
• Supported classroom teacher with daily instruction and management of student activities.
• Provided clerical support to teachers, such as photocopying and organizing materials.
• Assisted students with special needs in completing tasks and understanding material.
• Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
• Prepared classroom materials and educational resources for daily lessons.
• Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance with assignments.
• Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Monitored student progress and provided feedback to lead teacher.
• Managed classroom technology and assisted students in using educational software.
• Kept track of teaching materials and regularly stocked school supplies.
• Assisted with homework assignments, quizzes, and tests to ensure comprehension of math principles.
• Conducted assessments of student progress throughout tutoring sessions.
• Encouraged students to explore alternative approaches when solving problems.
• Delivered successful math tutoring for students based on current needs and upcoming course materials.
• Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
• Supported grade-level standards of math instruction to match or complement school lessons.
• Developed handouts, study materials, and quizzes.
• Designed individual tutoring plans for students of different levels.
• Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Asked key questions prompting specific student responses to assess tutoring session progress.
• Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.

• Ran the Learning Lab, an after-school program for students who needed or wanted more instruction.
• Designed and taught a math class for other paras. It was designed to help them become better at understanding and teaching math.
• Attended professional development workshops related to working with special needs children.
• Provided instruction to individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by a teacher.
• Instructed students in basic academic skills such as reading, writing, math, science and social studies.
• Assisted teachers in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
• Administered standardized tests under the direction of certified staff members.
• Fostered relationships between general education peers and those receiving specialized services within the classroom setting.
• Maintained an orderly environment within assigned classrooms while promoting a safe learning atmosphere.
• Encouraged positive behavior among students through reinforcement of expectations established by the school district or classroom teacher.
• Provided feedback to teachers regarding student successes or challenges observed during instruction time.
• Assisted teachers with record keeping tasks such as attendance taking and grading papers.
• Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
• Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
• Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
• Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
• Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
• Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
• Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Contributed to a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Facilitated small group learning sessions to reinforce lesson objectives.
• Took class attendance and recorded absences.
• Backed up lessons with personal support, small group instruction and hands-on activities.

WHATCOM COMMUNITY COLLEGE

• Assisted students in the math lab at Whatcom Community College.
• Graded exams and homework assignments.
• Recorded grades and printed materials generally assisted the math teachers.
• Designed and taught a math anxiety workshop.
• Designed and implemented a math class video program.

SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

• Single-handedly ran the math lab, a drop-in tutoring center for math majors and engineering students. I helped with homework and answered questions for all math classes up to multivariable calculus.