Stephanie Smith
Music Educator
Mt Pleasant,MI
Summary
Joyful Music Teacher eager to help students experience a safe and positive learning experience through music. Highly Qualified instructor committed to developing lesson plans that showcase success in a classroom of diversified student needs. Offering 32 years of teaching experience and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on student growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
K-12 Music Teacher
Vestaburg Community School
Vestaburg, MI
08.2000 - Current
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Facilitated student performance trips to MSBOA and MMEA events.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Organized and collected money and forms for mass group field trips and programs.
- Organized musical equipment thoughtfully to develop classroom routines, managing materials efficiently with minimal lost activity time.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Middle School Teacher
Sacred Heart Adademy
Mt Pleasant
08.1991 - 06.2000
- Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Developed quizzes, exams, and projects to test students' knowledge and understanding of subject matter covered in classes.
- Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
- Facilitated stimulating and thought-provoking class discussions on range of philosophical topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records to meet standards and monitor student progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Field Trip Oversight
- Lesson Planning
- Patience and Persistence
- Parental Communication
- Program Planning
- Relationship Building
- School Assembly Preparations
- Student-Centered Learning
Education
Bachelors of Music Education - Music
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI06.1991
References
Brandon Hubbard, Superintendent
(989) 268 - 5284 ext. 2152
bhubbard@vcs-k12.net
Cynthia Hillary, Principal
(989) 268 - 5284 ext. 1152
chillary@vcs-k12.net
Delores Curtis, Special Education Coordinator
(989) 268-5284 ext. 2259
dcurtis@vcs-k12.net
Kristen Davenport, 5th grade Teacher
(989) 268-5284 ext. 1182
kdavenport@vcs-k12.net
Tammy Dickman, Kindergarten Teacher
(989) 268-5284 ext. 1142
tdickman@vcs-k12.net
Timeline
K-12 Music Teacher
Vestaburg Community School
08.2000 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Sacred Heart Adademy
08.1991 - 06.2000
Bachelors of Music Education - Music
Central Michigan University
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