REBECCA SMITH

ELEMENTARY TEACHER

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A hardworking, dedicated elementary school teacher seeking to utilize a passion (989) 600-4945
for student growth along with a proven ability to facilitate meaningful learning
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learning is differentiated according to student need. Ability to build positive
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known, connected and motivated to succeed academically and socially.

EDUCATION SKILLS CERTIFICATIONS

SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY Effective Classroom Management STANDARD TEACHING CERTIFICATE
B.A. in Elementary Education Elementary All Subjects (K - 5)
Minor in Early Childhood Education
Thorough Lesson Planning
Early Childhood (ZS)
Minor in Spanish Maintaining Student Engagement Michigan / 2017
Spring Arbor, MI / 2013 -2017
Collaborating with Staff
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE CONFERENCE Innovative Problem-Solving Elementary School Teacher (K - 6)
Association for the Education of Young
Children Professionalism New Jersey / 2017
Sandusky, OH / 2017
Utilizing Modern Technology
SPANISH STUDY ABROAD Proficient Spanish Speaker
Spring Arbor University
Antigua, Guatemala / 2016
professional experience
2018 - Present s e c o n d g r a d e t e a c h e r - Princeton Charter School, Princeton NJ
• Design and implement meaningful instruction that expands on quality curricula such as
Dimensions Math, Lucy Calkins Reading & Writing Workshops, and Sitton Spelling.
• Differentiate learning to best challenge students of all abilities.
• Effectively implement proactive and reactive classroom management techniques to maintain a
healthy learning environment for all students.
• Collect and analyze student data to assess academic proficiency and inform teaching practices.
• Communicate with parents and administration about student achievement and behavior.
• Incorporate the principles of Growth Mindset in the classroom, encouraging students to meet
difficulty with positivity, celebrate progress and achieve their goals.
• Invest in the community by participating in school picnics, sports events and celebrations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to organize unique learning events and facilitate school-wide
initiatives such as “Growth Mindset”
• Develop positive social-emotion skills in students through large-group instruction and one-on-
one coaching.

2017 - 2018 s u b s t i t u t e t e a c h e r - Princeton Charter School, Princeton NJ

• Use positive reinforcement to maintain student engagement
• Implemented lesson plans provided and created learning opportunities
• Adapted to schedule changes and problem-solve