Whitney Smith
Summary
Experienced special education professional with a successful history of cultivating inclusive learning environments and implementing highly effective instructional strategies. Strong focus on collaborative teamwork and commitment to achieving positive educational outcomes. Adaptable to the ever-changing dynamics of the classroom, with expertise in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy. Known for bringing reliability and flexibility to every role undertaken.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher: Prek-3
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
- Provide individual, small, and large group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of various students with varying intellectual and special abilities.
- Develop instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction.
- Evaluate student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
Science/ELA Teacher
Bronx Preparatory Charter School
09.2015 - 08.2023
- Created, monitored, and sustained disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.
- Developed and use a variety of assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practice.
- Evaluated academic achievement through detailed data analysis of student performance.
Sites Coordinator
Mt. Vernon Youth Bureau
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Coordinated field trips, activities, and budget to meet program goals.
- Overseen implementation of program policies and practices.
- Created English Language Arts curricula for grades k-4.
- Hire qualified teachers to support with tutoring initiatives.
Teacher's Assistant
Pennington Elementary School
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Supported Lead Teacher in lesson delivery and student learning.
- Managed the classroom in the teacher's absence and substituted in other classrooms as needed.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, letter, and numbers.
- Collected and submitted data in a timely manner.
- Assisted with student arrival, dismal, and transitions.
Education
Master of Divinity -
New York Theological Seminary
New York, NYMaster of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Long Island University (Rockland Campus)
Orangeburg, NYBachelor of Arts - English Communications
Lincoln University
Oxford, PASkills
- Lesson Planning
- Safe and Fun learning environment
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Classroom Management
- Small group instruction
- Individual education plans
- Co-teaching experience
- Collaborative teamwork
- Inclusion strategies
- Parent communication
- Special education
- Behavior intervention plans
- Life skills instruction
Certification
- Students with Disabilities
- Early Childhood Education
Timeline
Special Education Teacher: Prek-3
Nelson Mandela Elementary School
08.2023 - Current
Science/ELA Teacher
Bronx Preparatory Charter School
09.2015 - 08.2023
Sites Coordinator
Mt. Vernon Youth Bureau
01.2015 - 09.2015
Teacher's Assistant
Pennington Elementary School
02.2012 - 01.2015
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Long Island University (Rockland Campus)
Bachelor of Arts - English Communications
Lincoln University
Master of Divinity -
New York Theological Seminary
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