Kristina Smith

12 Skelton rd. • Burlington, MA 01803 • 339-234-1777 • kristina.smith97@gmail.com

Creative new educator with practicum, internship, and volunteer experiences

seeking to teach in an elementary school setting. Passion for inspiring and
motivating learners of all academic abilities.
Education:
Bridgewater State University, ​Bridgewater, MA May 2020
● Bachelor of Science degree in Education, Early Childhood Education
● Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance
● Cumulative GPA: 3.6; Cum laude
● Graduated with Honors in Dance

Licensure and Certifications

Massachusetts Initial Licensure: Early Childhood (Grades: Pre-K-2): Expected May
2020
Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement: Expected May 2020

Experience:
​ ast Taunton Elementary School​: Taunton, MA
Student Teacher, E
January-May 2020
● Prepare lesson plans for multiple subjects including math, ELA and
science in a kindergarten classroom of 22 students, differentiated
instruction for varied learning styles and IEPs.
● Utilized DIBELS assessment to measure early literacy skills and
ensure completion of reading benchmarks.
● Implemented an interdisciplinary thematic unit on weather
● Served as co-teacher with classroom teacher, Mrs. Rodrigues.
● Attended a professional development day on March 3rd, 2020. This
professional development day provided me with professional
learning opportunities, including listening to the nationally
recognized speaker Adolf Brown, and self-care workshops.
Pre Practicum Experience, ​Edgar B. Davis K-8 School, ​Brockton, MA
September 2019-December 2019
● Worked with 28 students from diverse backgrounds in a 2nd grade
classroom.
● Prepared and implemented a science and math unit for across a
span of 8 weeks.

 
 ● Implemented assessment and gathered data through various
assessments in order to improve lessons for the future.
● Implemented student interests and cultural backgrounds into
various activities and lessons within the classroom.
● Correct weekly tests and homework
Practicum Experience, ​Central Elementary School: ​East Bridgewater, MA
September 2019-December 2019
● Worked one on one with a student in kindergarten to assess and
build phonemic awareness skills. Implemented a variety of
assessments and developed a lesson based on the data gathered
from the assessments.
● Worked one on one with a 1st grade student to develop writing and
research skills. Developed and implemented various activities
focused on nonfiction. Worked with the student to develop a
nonfiction book about the students selected topic.
● Worked with a group of 2nd grade students to explore poetry.
Additional Experience:
● Social and Emotional Learning Training-​ ​Bridgewater State University on
January 21st, 2020.
● Presented research at ​National Dance Education Organization National
Conference​ in Miami, FL in October, 2019. Research focused on exploring
the ​collaborative creative processes in developing and writing
somatics-based lesson plans.
● Visited the Sage School in Foxboro, MA to teach 2 somatic-based creative
dance lessons. (March & October, 2018).
● Volunteer/Observation hours:​ Burlington Early Childhood Center
Burlington, MA; Spring 2017.
● Volunteer/Observation hours​: Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
Middleboro, MA; Spring 2020.
● Camp Counselor: L ​ exington Christian Academy
Lexington, MA ​ (​Summers of 2017, 2018 & 2019)

Honors & Awards:

● Graduated with Honors in Dance​ from Bridgewater State University: May
2020
● Inducted into ​National Honor Society for Dance Arts​: November 2018
● Recipient of the ​Joan K. Lange 1963 Scholarship​​: November 2019
● Dean’s List; 10 semesters
● Served all executive board positions (​President, Vice President &
Treasurer​) for the Bridgewater State University Dance Team; 2018-2019
academic year.

Additional Skills:
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SMART Board and Internet
Explorer, Internet and Email application
Language: English