Tanisha Smith
Educator
Olympia,WA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Intern
Griffin School District
Olympia, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Used educational technology to create material used to assist students and educators, as well as maintain confidential records
- Used Skyward to create automated responses to improve communication with all stakeholders
- Collaborated to create effective information for all staff
- Created informational resources to share with stakeholders about upcoming system-wide changes
- Took on leadership role while school admin were absent and gave constructive feedback to staff
- Created website to assist in ease of finding information
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Teacher
Griffin School District
Olympia, WA
09.2016 - Current
- Taught students at varying ages/grade levels, as well as academic abilities
- Used Universal Design Instruction method to meet all students where they were
- Maintained a positive and productive work environment to ensure all students showed success and felt safe, respected, and included
- Led school committees to put into place effective and research-based curriculum Implemented and enhanced a variety of new curriculums to include math, reading, social studies, health, and more.
- Created meaningful relationships with all stakeholders through effective communication
- Used technology to enhance teaching, as well as student learning
- Able to troubleshoot technology issues independently
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher
Olympia School District
Olympia, WA
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Organized and implemented reading plans for students who were considered intensive or strategic to help them meet benchmark goals
- Provided differentiated instruction to all student who needed it (both high achieving and low achieving) in all areas
- Created a classroom environment that was comforting as well as challenging
- Assessed students abilities to lead instruction strategy choices
- Met with Reading and Math instructional facilitator, Special Education Teacher, and others to collect information on specific students to ensure their needs were being met
- Created a whole classroom management system, as well as, individualized behavior plans to assist them in their self-management
Education
M.S - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Utah05.2024
Master of Science - Curriculum and instruction
Western Governors University
Utah10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Utah01.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Behavior Management
- Organizational Skills
- Administrative Experience
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Administrative Intern
Griffin School District
05.2023 - Current
Teacher
Griffin School District
09.2016 - Current
Teacher
Olympia School District
02.2016 - 08.2016
M.S - Educational Leadership
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Curriculum and instruction
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
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