JOANNA SMITH

491 Stow Ave., Apt. A • Oakland, CA 94606 • joannalynnesmith@gmail.com • 480-516-3997

EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ August 2004 – May 2010
Master’s of Education – Secondary Mathematics
3.84 Graduate GPA
Action Research Title: “How can dynamic math study groups remediate students’ limited basic computational
skills?”
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies; concentrations in education and psychology
3.90 Undergraduate GPA
4.00 Major GPA
Honors Thesis Title: "Mastering math: An innovative new guide for a timeless instructional method"

HONORS AND AWARDS

Rookie Teacher of the Year, Glendale Elementary School District August 2008 – May 2009
summa cum laude May 2008
Barrett Honors College graduate August 2004 – May 2008
Phi Kappa Phi August 2007 – May 2008
President’s Scholarship, Arizona State University August 2004 – May 2008
Dean’s List, Arizona State University August 2004 – May 2008 (all semesters)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant December 2010 – Present
Graduate Psychology Department, SFSU
Dr. David Gard
Lead Teaching Assistant August 2007 – May 2008
Psychology Department, ASU
Dr. Barry Leshowitz
Research Assistant August 2007 – May 2008
Psychology Department, ASU
Dr. Barry Leshowitz
Research Internship June 2007 – July 2007
Interdisciplinary Studies Department, ASU, Field site in Ecuador
Dr. Tod Swanson
Research Assistant January 2007 – May 2007
Psychology Learning Laboratory, ASU
Dr. Peter Killeen
Research Assistant January 2006 – December 2006
Social Psychology Laboratory, ASU
Dr. Robert Cialdini

RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Abnormal Psychology (in progress) Introduction to Psychology (A)
Adolescent Development (A+) Learning and Motivation (A)
Cross-Cultural Psychology (A-) Psychology Research Methods (A)
Developmental Psychology (in progress) Social Psychology (A)
Educational Psychology (A+) Sociology (A)
Effective Thinking (A) Theories of Personality (in progress)
Independent Research in Psychology (A) Statistics for Social Sciences (A)
Introduction to Clinical Psychology (in progress) Writing in Psychology (in progress)
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed/Contracted, Oakland, CA September 2010 – Present
Private Math Tutor
Phoenix Collegiate Academy, Phoenix, AZ June 2010 – July 2010
Summer School Math and Science Teacher
Bicentennial North School / Teach for America, Glendale, AZ June 2008 – May 2010
7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Selected as one of 3,700 out of 24,800 applicants to serve in national service corps committed to teaching in under-
resourced communities and becoming life-long leaders to expand opportunities for all children.
• Analyzed and rewrote 7th grade Mathematics curricula, benchmark assessments, lesson planning guides for
each benchmark period, and pacing guide for the district
• Founding member of the district Math Committee to create common assessments for mathematics, analyze
data, and make district-wide instructional decisions
• Served as gifted coordinator for 7th grade and developed individualized education plans for gifted students
• Developed a long term plan, unit plan, and summative assessment for Teach for America to distribute
• Developed and taught a professional development seminar for first year teachers on planning at the daily
level; served on a professional development panel
Bethune Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ January 2008 – May 2008
Science is Fun! After-school Instructor
Carson Junior High, Mesa, AZ July 2007 – June 2008
AVID Tutor; Mentor
Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ August 2006 – June 2007
Math Tutor
Top Flight Flag Football, Gilbert, AZ August 2004 – December 2006
Volunteer Cheer Coach Girls 12-14

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Neuropsychology, Motivation, Depression and
Anxiety, and the Westernization of Eastern medicine


PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Teach for America; 2008 Phoenix corps member
National Council for Teachers of Mathematics [NCTM]; member
American Educational Research Association [AERA]; Graduate student membership
American Psychological Association; Graduate student membership
Association for Psychological Science; Graduate student membership

WORK SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SPSS, basic Spanish, internet research, data analysis,
planning, strong analytical skills, 80 WPM, excellent writing skills, laboratory research skills (EEG, computer data
analysis, animal research laboratory), project planning