Kathryn Smith

139 Glen Cannon Dr Jacksonville, NC 28546 Phone: (252) 814-5359 E-mail: beth.smith1013@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a teaching position in an elementary school that encourages professional growth and challenges teachers to perform at a high level.

EDUCATION:
Ayden Grifton High School (2006-2010) East Carolina University Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Concentration in Reading. Reading Licensure Overall Cumulative GPA: 3.873 Praxis II Score:191

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Field Experience: Fall 2011-Current Eastern Elementary School, Greenville, NC Wahl Coates Elementary, Greenville, NC Wintergreen Elementary and Primary, Winterville, NC Ayden Elementary School, Ayden, NC Summersill Elementary, Jacksonville, NC Participated in Field Experience placements in kindergarten through fifth grade classrooms Observed the classroom teacher teach and implement behavioral management strategies Created and taught lessons to the students in full range of subject matter Meadowview Elementary School: August 2013-May 2014 Senior Internship in Onslow County Schools Teaching all content areas in a first grade classroom through a year long internship Discovery: Summer 2011 North Carolina Teaching Fellows; East Carolina University Travel throughout the state of North Carolina, visiting various school systems Acquired a range of new ideas and concepts used statewide, cultural awareness

WORK EXPERIENCE:
New Beginnings Child Care: April 2013-December 2013 Planning and implementing instruction for two and three year old children Classroom management and child safety East Carolina University Second Life: April 2012- April 2013 Information Technology and Computing Services, Academic Technologies: East Carolina University Manage the daily operation of online classes, attending to any issues the students may have with the 3-D virtual world of Second Life Assist in supporting the Early College Second Life High School Program; student mentor

SKILLS
Read 3D certified

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

North Carolina Teaching Fellows Monthly Educational Seminars Summer teacher enrichment and diversity experiences Discovery: Tour school systems around the state. Teacher Enrichment Community Service: Habitat for Humanity, Wounded Warrior Project- Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, ECU Relay for Life, Boys and Girls Club, Special Olympics: Summer Games, Give2TheTroops, Little Willie Center, Build-A-Backpack, School supply drive. More than 200 hours of community service (2010-2014) Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority: Delta Chi Chapter National Service Sorority that partners with March of Dimes, American Cancer Society, MADD, American Red Cross, and Alexs Lemonade Stand Participate in various service opportunities throughout the year, accumulating at least 40 hours of service per year Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education

HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

East Carolina University Deans list recipient: Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013 Chancellors list recipient: Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2011 North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholarship: 2010-present Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education