Objective

Lauren Smith

Skilled and dedicated educational professional with classroom teaching experience seeking Vice Principal position within
Spring Branch Independent School district. Proven leadership abilities with a track record of establishing and nurturing strong
working relationships with students, parents, and faculty members.

Experience
Shadow Oaks Elementary

January 2012-Present

During my time as a teacher at Shadow Oaks Elementary I have taught Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten
and First Grade.
Mainstream Teacher
August 2012-Present
First grade (2014-2016)
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Appointed First Grade Team Leader 2014-2015 - I

was appointed the team leader for First grade. I was
on the Campus Improvement committee and was incharge of relaying information to other First grade
teachers. I also had the pleasure of looping with the
same group of students from Pre-Kindergarten
through First grade. That was a valuable experience
for me and I was able to build lasting relationships
with the students and parents. A parent nominee for
Teacher of the Year 2015.
Appointed Math representative for first grade (2014present)

Kindergarten (2013-2014)
n Head of the parent involvement committee at Shadow
Oaks
n Coordinated fall festival

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In charge of implementing new math and focus

curriculum and TEKS
Organized /assisted in coordinating after school
tutorials at risk of failing the STAAR
Organized teacher coverage for after school tutorials
First grade field trip
Selected by principal to participate in Spring Branch
ISD Reading residency program. Coordinated with
other Title I campuses within SBISD in order to
improve literacy of low-income students. Techniques
to work on fluency and sight words, how to move kids
up through the levels
Community and schools social worker on home visits
and child services referrals

Pre Kindergarten (2012-2013)

n Learned about student referral process
Student Teacher
n Developed lesson plans for 5th grade ESL

January 2012-May 2012

Lead guided reading sessions in class

Education
Texas Tech University May 2012
Bachelors degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with emphasis in English as a Second Language for elementary aged children.
GPA 3.6 Graduated with honors

University of St. Thomas

December 2015

Master of Education in Educational Leadership.

GPA 3.8

Certifications
-Early Childhood through 6th grade content certified.
-Pedagogy and Personal responsibilities Certified

-English as a Second Language Certified

- TExES Principal Certified

Professional Organizations
-National Science Teacher Association (NSTA)
-Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
-Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
(ASCD)
1.

Dr. Patrick Huff- University of St. Thomas

Professor. Houston, TX. Huffap@stthomas.edu
281-7948108

2. Jennifer Greenhill Assistant Principal

Shadow Oaks Elementary School Houston, TX. Spring
Branch Independent School District. Assistant Principal.
Jennifer.greenhill@springbranchisd.com

References
832-360-5363

3. Olivia Potter Mainstream 1st grade Teacher.

Shadow Oaks Elementary School, Houston, TX. Spring
Branch Independent School district.
Olivia.potter@springbranchisd.com
717-825-4377