Tiffin Smith

Caring elementary school teacher with over twenty years of experience in instruction. Expert in closely monitoring student progress while implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations that also incorporate social-emotional growth.

Professional Development Site Coordinator:

Promoted a culture of continuous improvement among mentors and interns, encouraging input from all members for the optimal goal of teacher-readiness. Developed strong relationships with all institutes of higher education stakeholders, ensuring timely completion of tasks. I Developed and executed a virtual professional development, "Becoming Better Mentors through Collaboration". Additionally, I boosted overall site efficiency by collaborating closely with Salisbury University, interns, mentors, administrators, and other key personnel to ensure seamless coordination of each placement.

Beginning Teacher Liaison:

I acted as ambassador for Piney Orchard Elementary school. I supported a positive school culture by welcoming new teachers to our school community. I shared school-specific practices and procedures and built relationships with new teachers throughout the school year. I connected new teachers with experienced colleagues.

Elementary Team Lead for Primary Grades:

I conducted regular progress reviews with grade level teams to identify areas of celebration/improvement and provided guidance on professional development opportunities. I was able to cultivate positive relationships with administration, faculty, and staff to deliver timely and up to date pertinent information. I also served on Faculty Council which promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork and open communication between faculty and administration.

Collaborative Decision Making Lead Facilitator:

As a CDM facilitator I implemented effective “Collaborative Decision Making” conversations by utilizing tools and documents and assigning meeting roles. Part of this position had me analyze baseline data to create effective StIPs (goal, targets, and intervention designs) with the team.

I have recently been certified in LETRS Volume 1.