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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
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
2012 - 2021

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

John Will Elementary School
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