1. ELIZABETH SMITH
887 Richart Lane Greenwood, IN, 46142, United States 317.258.0304 elizabethleighsmith.92@gmail.com
EDUCATION
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUNCIE, IN UNITED STATES
Elementary Education Candidate
• Two minors in psychology: Interpersonal Relations and Psychology of Human Development
• Accumulate GPA: 3.79/4.0
• Honors: Dean’s List (7 semesters)
TEACHING EXPEREINCE
STUDENT TEACHING
McClelland Elementary School, Indianapolis, IN: July 2015 – December 2015
• Taught in a classroom of 24 Kindergarteners.
• Planned and implemented a ten day unit plan that included a pre and post-test.
• Wrote weekly lesson plans, prepped materials, and taught lessons to students.
• Attended PTO meetings and helped out with school events.
• Co-planned with cooperating teacher and other professionals in the building.
• Co-taught lessons with other professionals.
• Attended professional development planning.
PRACTICUM TEACHER
Wes Del Elementary School, Gaston, IN: August 2014 – December 2014
• Tutored a first grader who struggled with reading and writing.
• Met twice a week for an hour with the student practicing these skills.
• Tested the student and wrote a diagnostic report over students abilities in reading and writing.
Burris Laboratory School, Muncie, IN: January 2014 – April 2014
• Taught 25 fifth graders reading and social studies standards.
• Developed a unit plan themed over the American Revolution and the various uses of timelines.
• Observed and assisted teaching within the classroom, as well as specials such as physical
education and library.
St. Mary Elementary School Pope John Paul II, Muncie, IN: January 2014 – April 2014
• Taught fourth graders in small groups various writing workshop lessons that used the common
core standards.
Storer Elementary, Muncie, IN: January 2014 – April 2014
• Tutored a small group of third graders over mathematical standards.
• Developed five different interactive lessons for students over basic facts, geometry, fractions etc.
• Practiced classroom management techniques.
Burris Laboratory School, Muncie, IN: August 2012 – December 2012
• Developed and taught a small group lesson to fifth graders over social studies and language arts
standards.

2. OTHER EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY HEALTHPLEX INDIANAPOLIS, IN UNITED STATES
Enrichment Lead Camp Counselor May 2015- July 2015
• Led enrichment and sports camp counselors in daily routines of the camp.
• Communicated with parents/ guardians of children.
• Organized weekly schedules for camp.
• Planed and prepared for bi-weekly field trips.
• Planed and implemented a camp wide incentive program.
Camp Counselor/ Child Care Staff, May 2014 – August 2014
Camp Counselor
• Planed activities around a specific theme for a week during camp.
• Organized and clean the camp room.
• Organized and ran weekly camp activities.
• Kept the campers on a structured schedule.
• Implemented an incentive program.
Child Care Staff
• Checked in and out children from the daycare.
• Took payments for time at daycare.
• Took care of and enrich children during their time at the daycare.
• Cleaned toys, tables, etc. throughout the facility.
LAPLAZA: SUMMER DISCOVERY PROGRAM INDIANAPOLIS, IN UNITED STATES
Intern, June 2013 – July 2013
• Maintained a clean and organized breakfast and lunch.
• Helped teachers within the classrooms grades first through sixth.
• Worked with students one-on-one to practice mathematical and English skills.
• Assisted teachers with grading, copying, and lessons.
• Led groups of students on weekly Friday field trips at various locations across Indiana.
ACTIVITES
MEMEMBER OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA, BETA TAU CHAPTER SORORITY, BALL STATE
UNIVERSITY, MUNCIE, IN UNITED STATES
Recruitment Counselor, February 2014 – Present
• Worked with the PanHellenic Counsel to advise and guide potential new members through the
recruitment process.
• Promoted on campus unity and support for other organizations.
Philanthropy Chair, December 2012 – December 2013
• Planned and implemented the spring and fall philanthropy events for the chapter.
• Worked with committee members and local business to find sponsors for the events.
• Met monthly with PanHellenic counsel to talk and plan Greek life philanthropic events.

3. MEMBER OF KAPPA DELTA PI HONOR SOCIETY, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, MUCNIE, IN
UNITED STATES
Member, January 2013 – Present
• Met monthly as a group to discuss educational opportunities within the community.
VOLUNTEER EXPEREINCE
COLLEGE MENTORS FOR KIDS, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY, MUNCIE, IN UNITED STATES
General Manager, August 2013 – May 2014
• Supervised buddy family including big buddies (college students) and little buddies
(elementary students).
• Planed interactive and engaging activities that encourage higher education for weekly
activity dates.
• Liaison to the chapter’s college mentors leadership to the buddy family.
Big Buddy, August 2012 – May 2013
• Mentored a little buddy weekly through group activities that encourage higher education.
• Planed and implemented interactive activities for a group of little buddies.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified
• QPR(Question, Persuade, Refer)Suicide Prevention Certified
• Organized
• Motivated
• Driven
• Charismatic
• Compassionate
REFRENCES
• Dr. James Stroud – Professor, Associate Dean of Teachers College at Ball State University
Phone: 765.285.3313 Email: jstroud@bsu.edu
• Pam Eck - 3rd
Grade Teacher
Phone: 317.502.2811 Email: peck@gwsk12.in.us
• Paige Southerland - Community Healthplex Children’s Programming Coordinator
Phone: 317.920.7412 Email: psoutherland@ecommunity.com