Whitney Smith

Experienced and passionate social studies educator with deep ties to the school and community. Committed to fostering critical thinking and cultural awareness through engaging lesson plans that incorporate local perspectives. Skilled in creating inclusive learning environments and collaborating to enhance curriculum relevance and student achievement.

Pedagogical Skills:

• Curricular Architecture and Instructional Design
• Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learning Populations
• Inquiry-Based Learning and Project-Based Pedagogical Approaches
• Formative and Summative Assessment Design
• Classroom Management and Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Technology Integration:

• Educational Technology Implementation and Digital Pedagogy
• Learning Management Systems and Virtual Learning Environments

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Adolescent Leadership Cultivation and Mentorship
• Student Organization Advisement and Co-Curricular Programming

Analytical and Research Skills:

• Critical Analysis and Higher-Order Thinking Facilitation
• Historical Research Methodology and Source Analysis

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Public Speaking and Presentation Development
• Cross-Cultural Communication and Cultural Competency