KAIHLA SMITH150 North Avenue Apt 121, Tallmadge, OH 44278

Cell: 440-344-2114ksmit136@kent.edu

SUMMARYI am an open-minded early education professional with diverse experience in planning and implementing variousactivities for promoting physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth of children. I also am talented at incorporatinga blend of traditional and progressive techniques into daily activities. I differentiate activities based on the individualchild's needs and interests. I also recognize the importance of the parent-child bond and believe in regularlycommunicating with each parent. My ideal lesson plans are inquiry based, child centered, hands on activities. I revolve much of my planning around Vygotsky's philosophies and believe that school should very much be social as we can all learn something from one another. My classroom will be filled with rigorous activities that challenge all students to learn, think critically, and progress over time. I love all my students and overall would like to provide a warm, safe, and inviting classroom and be a loving, caring, passionate teacher.

EDUCATIONBACHELOR OF ARTS: EARLY EDUCATION 2014Kent State University, Kent State University, OHEarly Childhood P-3rd grade

ENDORSEMENT: READING 2015Kent State University, Kent State University, OHReading Endorsement K-12th grade

CERTIFICATE: CULTURAL STUDIES 2016Kent State University, Kent State University, OHInternational Baccalaureate

MASTER OF ARTS: READING 2016Kent State University, Kent State University, OHI will hold my Masters in Reading Specialization in August 2016.

HIGHLIGHTSPatient CooperativeFlexible Team/Family orientedCompassionate ProfessionalOpen Minded RespectfulSupportive PositiveKeen listener OverachieverOrganized Creative

SKILLSClassroom managementParent involvementCalm under pressureEffective use of assessmentsHands on, real world, exciting based lesson planningDifferentiation on ability, development, and interestsEfficient accommodations for studentsObserving, documenting, planning, implementing, reflecting, applying

EXPERIENCECLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY

Lodi, OHBuilding Substitute 09/2015 to CurrentMy responsibilities are to carry out the teachers lessons for the day and to also be flexible and prepare to have my ownactivities for unexpected extra time. It is my personal goal to be early and attentive the school and classroom needs. Itry my best to build rapport with students and staff to get to know and be respectful of their typical school days in orderto keep the day running smoothly and to engage students learning.

K-3RD GRADE TUTORTallmadge, OH

Tutor 09/2013 to CurrentI have worked in multiple tutoring positions. I have been successful with all of my students in moving them up in theireducational needs. More importantly, students have a greater understanding and a love for learning that they can keepforever.

DUNBAR PRIMARY SCHOOLTallmadge, OH

Student Teacher - Kindergarten 08/2014 to 12/2014Daily experience lead teaching, scheduling, hands/minds on lessons created and presented, creating weekly newslettersto students families, working and guiding a number of diverse learners, leading parent teacher conferences, attending allteacher development meetings, and sitting in on two IEP conferences.

WILLYARD ELEMENTARY AND DUNBAR PRIMARYRavenna/Tallmadge, OH

Field Student- Second Grade 08/2013 to 05/2014Responsibilities creating and implementing lesson plans and activities with small group and whole group, individualConsultation and feedback to students, observations and assessments, created lessons specifically for gifted students, andreflected on my teaching experiences.

THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERKent, OH

Student Teacher- Preschool (ages 3-6) 08/2012 to 05/2013Created and implemented developmentally-appropriate curriculum that addressed all learning styles while establishing asafe play and learning environment for all children. Attended and participated in parent teacher conferences and led afamily night. Led the classroom, occasionally in charge of scheduling for classroom teaching staff, planned centers andactivities, worked on children's individual portfolios for families, weekly family blog post write up, staff meetings, andcreated weekly family newsletter.

ACCOMPLISHMENTSAwarded a scholarship from NASA for excellence in bringing in science and mathematics into a preschoolsetting.Presented a long term project presentation regarding effective teaching using a children constructivist approach.Lead multiple parent teacher conferences and family nights for schools.Lead a community event for literacy night activities.Created an action research project in a first grade setting.Graduated with honors: Dean's List and Honor Society.