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Traci Smith

Traci Smith

1121 Sugarmill Circle Axis,

Summary

Educator with 27+ years of experience in elementary schools teaching students in grades K-6. Ability to facilitate a classroom learning experience by breaking down standards into a series of small and organized lessons. Committed to engaging students and applying different instructional strategies and activities. Polished in creating lesson plans, evaluating assignments and teaching complicated concepts in a clear, simplified manner. Looking to progress my career and continue to help young children increase their knowledge and unlock their potential.

Work History

Intervention Teacher

Saraland Early Education Center
Saraland, AL
2021 - 2025
  • Used research-based intervention program
  • Provided students with direct instructional support using the Response to Intervention framework
  • Communicated with teachers and administration regarding student progress
  • Maintained documentation of continuous monitoring of student performance and progress
  • Assisted with identifying students for placement in intervention groups

Classroom Teacher in Grades 1, 4 and 6

Robert E. Lee Elementary School
Satsuma, AL
2012 - 2021

Classroom Teacher in Grades K, 1,2, and 3

John Will Elementary School
Mobile, AL
1994 - 2012
  • Provided a range of instructional, management, and assessment strategies to meet the different needs of students
  • Created thoughtful and engaging unit and daily lesson plans
  • Participated in creating, revising, administering, and grading assessments
  • Kept accurate and organized records of student information
  • Collaborated with colleagues across content area and grade level
  • Attended and actively participated in all meetings, including grade level, PD sessions, PST, and IEP
  • Conducted parent-teacher conferences as needed, as well as on-going communication
  • Impacted lessons positively by incorporating smart boards, iPads, chrome books and music
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create a fun, nurturing environment and meet the learning needs of my students
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests
  • Became proficient in Schoology in order to teach virtually during the Covid-19 Pandemic
  • Facilitated weekly Google meets to ensure virtual students were understanding concepts being taught

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
01-1995

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/ Elementary Education

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
01-1993

Timeline

Intervention Teacher

Saraland Early Education Center
2021 - 2025

Classroom Teacher in Grades 1, 4 and 6

Robert E. Lee Elementary School
2012 - 2021

Classroom Teacher in Grades K, 1,2, and 3

John Will Elementary School
1994 - 2012

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

University of Mobile

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood/ Elementary Education

University of Mobile

Professional Development

  • Phonics First
  • Sound Sensible
  • Spire
  • Leader in Me
  • Google Classroom
  • RTI
  • Reading Street
  • Schoology
  • Voyager Passport

References

Suzanne Bahr

Principal

Robert E. Lee Elementary School

251-380-8210

sbahr@satsumaschools.com

Sonya Bell

Friend

251-377-7588

bellsls@comcast.net

Traci Smith