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Ywanna Smith

Tucker,GA

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated educator with a proven track record of supporting student achievement and teacher development through data-driven instruction and collaborative coaching. Passionate about fostering academic growth by identifying and enhancing each child’s unique potential. Brings extensive experience in curriculum implementation, instructional best practices, and assessment facilitation. Demonstrated leadership as a Gifted Testing Coordinator and Liaison, with strong communication skills and a commitment to building teacher capacity and student success through professional learning and instructional support.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gifted Teacher and Liasion

John Robert Lewis Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
  • Utilized MAP data to screen and recommend students for gifted education testing based on district and state criteria.
  • Coordinated and conducted gifted eligibility testing using the Data Manager and Pearson CAP platforms, ensuring compliance with testing protocols."
  • Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
  • Supported the development of students'' critical thinking skills by integrating problem-solving activities into lessons.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities to encourage creativity and innovation among gifted students.
  • Prepared lesson plans and executed different modalities to accelerate individual success.
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

John Robert Lewis Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced important concepts across multiple subjects.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
  • Provided personalized feedback on assignments, enabling students to improve their understanding and performance in key subject areas.
  • Established and adjusted instructional goals and objectives to reflect district and school goals, curriculum policies and knowledge, skills, progress and needs of students.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by employing proactive approaches, including setting high expectations for conduct and consistently enforcing rules fairly.
  • Promoted active learning by integrating cooperative strategies and problem-solving activities into daily lesson plans.
  • Utilized assessment data to inform instructional decisions, tailoring lessons to meet the diverse needs of each student in the classroom.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to differentiate lessons according to individual student needs, ensuring academic growth for all learners.
  • Organized field trips and special events that enriched the curriculum and provided memorable learning experiences for students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends, enhancing instructional techniques accordingly.

Education

Business Administration

Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Gifted Instruction & Acceleration
  • Standardized Testing and Facilitation
  • Organization and planning
  • Exceptional communication
  • Flexible teaching strategies
  • Critical thinking development
  • Gifted Testing Facilitator
  • Guided Reading
  • Student remediation

Affiliations

  • Teacher Leader

Certification

Gifted Field Endorsement

Timeline

Gifted Teacher and Liasion

John Robert Lewis Elementary School
08.2024 - Current

1st Grade Elementary Teacher

John Robert Lewis Elementary School
08.2022 - 05.2024

Business Administration

Morris Brown College
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