Jennifer Smith

Profile
Enthusiastic elementary education teacher effective at providing quality
differentiated instruction and fostering a positive learning environment
for all students.

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223 Anniversary Lane
Acworth 30102

Professional Experiences
CRABAPPLE CROSSING ELEMENTARY, Milton, GA -8/2015-Present
2nd Grade Teacher
Teach 22 second grade students in a co-taught teaching environment. Use
the workshop model to teach reading, writing and math. Small group
instruction and individual conferences are based on formative and
summative assessment data.

FULTON SUNSHINE ACADEMY, Roswell, GA - 8/2012-Present

Kindergarten Teacher
Teach 20 kindergarten students in a diverse classroom setting. Use
assessment data to develop and teach lesson plans in all subject areas
utilizing direct instruction and small group strategies. Reflect on teaching
practices to identify areas of improvement.

Key Accomplishments:
Member of PBIS School Committee
K-5 Science Endorsement-May 2015
Implement numerous hands-on lessons including:
o Blubber Glove, Five Senses, Pumpkin Math, Glitter
Hands, Apple Science, Map Discovery
Coach Science Olympiad and Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl teams
Sponsor after-school Pokmon club
Member of school advisory committee
Target individual student needs with guided reading strategies
Utilize STAR Systems and EasyRTI for student interventions
Manage classroom with Positive Behavior Interventions and
Supports (PBIS) and Mystery Motivators
Collaborate on school RTI committee
Attend Staff Development for Educators (SDE) Kindergarten
Conference

706-255-2080
jennifercortonsmith@gmail.com

Education
REINHARDT UNIVERSITY, Waleska, GA
Master of Arts, Major in Elementary
Education, 4/2011
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science, Major in Family
and Consumer Sciences, 6/1991

Key Skills

Differentiated Instruction
K-5 Science Endorsement
Inquiry Learning
Flexibility
Collaboration
EasyRTI System
STAR Systems
SmartBoard Technology
Classroom Interventions
Hands-on Learning
Guided Reading
CPR & First Aid Certification
Microsoft Office Products
Classroom Technology