Kaitlyn Smith

Smith_km@students.lynchburg.edu
176 Britt Place
Forest, VA. 24551
Cell: (434) 941-2906
Objective:
To obtain a full-time teaching position (K-6).
Education:
Brookville High School, Lynchburg, VA.
Advanced Diploma, June 2011
GPA: 3.79
National Honor Society
Bachelor of Science, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA. May
2015
Major: Interdisciplinary Studies
Concentration: Elementary Education (K-6).
GPA: 3.72
Related Coursework:
Classroom Management, Reading and Language (I and II),
Methods of Instruction: Math, Science, History, and Reading,
Developmental Psychology, Instructional Strategies, Introduction
to School Math (I and II), Childrens Literature
Related Experience:
Student Teacher- 5th Grade, First Placement, New London
Academy Elementary School, Forest, Virginia, Spring 2015
(January-March)
Observe and assist cooperating teacher
Developed lesson plans for fifth grade subjects in line with
the Standards of Learning
Taught Math, Science, Reading, Writing, and Language Arts
Participated in faculty/staff meetings
Attended PTA conferences
Attended grade level curriculum meeting
Graded student work from all subjects
Full time teaching responsibilities for 3 weeks
Help students on various assignments in small groups or
one on one

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Student Teacher- 2nd Grade, Second Placement, New

London Academy Elementary School (March-May)
Observe and assist cooperating teacher
Developed lesson plans for second grade subjects related
to Standards of Learning
Taught all subjects (Math, Science, Word Study, Reading,
Writing, Language Arts)
Participated in faculty/staff meetings, Leadership meetings
Graded student work from all subjects
Full time teaching duties for three weeks
Attended Instructional Facilitators Meeting
Field Experience I- Bedford Hills Elementary School,
Lynchburg, VA. Fall 2012
Worked with Mrs. Morrisettes first grade class
Grading
Read with students on a one-on-one basis
Assist students in math class
Administer make-up tests to students
Field Experience II- R.S. Payne Elementary School,
Lynchburg, VA. Spring 2013
Book Buddies Program
Helped a second grade student who struggled with reading
Perform an IRI (Informal reading Inventory)
Strengthen letter and word sense
Assess student growth and progress
Field Experience III- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School,
Forest, VA. Spring 2014
Led a small group of students in center activities
Observation
Teach small reading groups
High School Helper- Tomahawk Elementary School,
Lynchburg, VA. 2009-2010

Assist second grade teacher

Grade papers
Various classroom tasks
Assist low-level math students

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Teachers Assistant- Forest Dance Academy, Forest, VA.

2005-2011
Led dance classes
Assist teachers in leading classes
Putt-Putt Fun Center- Lynchburg, VA. 2012-Present
Organize and direct birthday parties
Supervise children and guests with ages ranging from two
years to adult
Work History
Putt-Putt Fun Center, Staff Member, Lynchburg, VA. 2012-Present
Firehouse Subs, Crew Member, Lynchburg, VA. January 2013January 2014
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel

Smart Board
Google Docs
Various Social Media Applications

Activities and Awards

Member of Kappa Delta Pi- Educational Honor Society, 2013Present
Deans List- 2012, 2013, 2014