Darcy J.

Smalley
1422 Coolidge Dr.
Ames, IA 50010

www. darcysmalley.weebly.com

(563) 277-2494
djsmalley76@gmail.com

EDUCATION:
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Major: Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Educatoin
Anticipated graduation date: May 2019
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar, Iowa
Major: Education
Degree Obtained: Associate, December 2012
Major: Early Childhood Education
Degree Obtained: Associate, December 2011

CAREER EXPERIENCE:
Private Tutor/Nanny, Tallier family, Decorah, IA, May 2012-July 2016
o Chauffeured children, ages 4-12, to daily activities
o Arranged trips to the pool, museums, parks, library and fair
o Provided homework support
o Accompanied grandparents and children to doctors appointments
o Supported small motor and handwriting skills through home-made activities and Handwriting Without Tears
curriculum
LifeHouse Church, Decorah, Iowa Sunday School Supervisor, January 2014-June 2016
o Organized and coordinated 15 volunteers to lead Sunday School and nursery classes
o Researched and purchased curriculum to find the best fit for our group of children and teachers
o Taught in a mixed-age classroom with 6-10 children ages three-twelve
Teacher Associate, Decorah Community School District, Decorah, IA, August 2014-May 2016
o Led story/activity time for up to four students with special needs
o Aided the Integrated Curriculum Special Education Teacher in implementation of reading, writing and math
lesson plans for up to five students with special needs
o Assisted students with special-needs in first grade and preschool classroom settings
o Worked with the Creative Curriculum Gold, observing and entering data
Assistant Teacher, Postville Child Care Center, Postville, IA, September 2013-July 2014
o Acted as interim lead teacher in the after school program for up to 15 children, kindergarten through fifth grade
o Trained new employees in center and classroom procedures
o Facilitated communication between parents and teachers about center events and the childrens day
Private Nanny, DeSantis family, Decorah, IA, March 2012-September 2012
o Supplied one-on-one support with English/language arts skills through modeling, music and books
o Provided daily care for five and ten-year-old after school including preparing snacks and meeting them at the bus
stop
o Attended pre-school story time with three-year-old at local library and arranged trips to the park

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Currently involved in Iowa State ANTS learning community

Currently provide child care for children of various ages on a volunteer basis
Moved from Ames to Decorah to assist with developing and establishing a new church
Devote time and resources to many church service projects including teaching Sunday School
Participation in the Winneshiek County Fair, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Participation in Nordic Fest, Decorah, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015