VICTORIA SMITH
Lake Havasu City,AZ
Summary
Professional educator ready to make significant impact in elementary school setting. Proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans, foster positive learning environment, and adapt teaching methods to meet diverse student needs with an emphasis on Science of Reading. Collaborative team player focused on achieving educational goals and enhancing student outcomes. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher
Lake Havasu City Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Implemented lessons for Tier II intervention with an emphasis on Science of Reading
- Advocated critical thinking, collaboration, and student leadership through hands-on and group activities
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication
- Encouraged and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improvement
Elementary School Teacher
Telesis Charter School
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted parent-teacher conferences as needed to discuss student progress and concerns
- Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction
- Established clear expectations for student conduct in order to create a safe learning environment
- Designed meaningful assessments that accurately evaluated student understanding of material taught in class
- Implemented hands-on learning experiences for increasing student comprehension and retention.
Office Assistant
PF Capital Partners
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Performed data entry tasks with accuracy and speed utilizing MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Organized and maintained filing systems to ensure efficient document retrieval
- Provided customer service support via phone or email inquiries related to products or services offered by the organization
- Prepared invoices for payment processing and tracked accounts receivable and payable activities
- Participated in team meetings, providing input and suggestions on organizational practices
Education
Credential in Elementary Education -
National University
La Jolla, CA01.2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Public Relations
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2005
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson planning
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Technology integration
SMART Notebook, ClassDojo, Dibels, CLEVER
- Classroom management
Certification
- Standard Professional Elementary (K-8)- Arizona
Timeline
Elementary Teacher
Lake Havasu City Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Telesis Charter School
10.2020 - 05.2021
Office Assistant
PF Capital Partners
08.2019 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Public Relations
California State University Fullerton
- Standard Professional Elementary (K-8)- Arizona
Credential in Elementary Education -
National University
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