1. Lauren L. Smith
4114 Lomar Terrace
Mount Airy, MD 21771
Home 301-831-0076
Cell 301-788-8519
tue63296@temple.edu
lauren.l.smith93@comcast.net
Objective: To obtain an elementary teaching position;grades K-3 preferred
Education: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Major: Early Childhood Education
Concentration: Special Education
2012-present (anticipated graduation: May 2016)
Urbana High School, Ijamsville, MD
Degree awarded: High School Diploma
2009-2012
Experience:
1/2016- present Student Teacher, George A. McCall, Philadelphia, PA
Assist classroom teacher in instruction and classroom management during the school day. Plan lessons for science, math, literacy,
and social studies. Interact with kindergarten students during instructional time. Promote teamwork skills as well as compassion
and friendship skills.
8/2015- present Coach, Women’s Gymnastics Team, Cross Point Gymnastics, Cross Point, PA
Assist USA Gymnastics Junior OlympicProgram athletes in strength, conditioning and skill development; provide guidance and
feedback and maintain safety in an athletic training and competitive environment.
5/2015-8/2015 School forInternational Training: Education and Social Change, South Africa
Traveled to KwaZulu Natal to study theways in which educational institutions reflect difference and differential access in South
Africa; education policy and the role of education in South Africa’s development; diverse and differing perspectives on education
issues in South Africa; the legacy of apartheid in South Africa’s educational system;and educational approaches within South
Africa.
8/2012-8/2015 Team Manager, Women’s Gymnastics, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Assist Division I coaches and athletes in various types of gymnastics movements and exercises; lead gymnasts through exercises
that help them build their strength and improve their conditioning; help them hone their skills and further develop their abilities;
provide feedback to coaches and athletes and suggest corrections; assist the coaching staff with equipment and travel needs as
well as providesocial media promotion of theathletes and competitions.
05/2014-08/2014 Counselor, Crestwood- Oakes ChildCare & Camp, Ijamsville, MD
Instructed pre- school age and early elementary children, planned lessons, supervised other counselors, guided behaviors,
interacted with children and parents, maintained safety of center, promoted all areas of development
11/2010- 8/2011 Receptionist, Russel Toyota and Scion, Ellicott City, MD
Administrative assistant duties, answer incoming calls, direct issues to appropriatepersonneland problem solve customer
concerns; customer care
8/2011- 12/2011 Student Service Learning, Urbana High School, Ijamsville, MD
Assist staff theconduct of classroom and administrative activities; work under thedirect supervision of teacher.
6/2011-8/2011 Adult & Pediatric Oncology Nursing ShadowExperience, NIH Dept of Nursing, Bethesda, MD
Observed and assisted as appropriatethenursing care of adults and children undergoing care at NIH.
6/2010-8/2010 Recreation Therapy Assistant, NIH Social Work Dept., MD
Assisted Recreation Therapy Department in staffing the main playroom, interacted with sick children and their families,
promoted all areas of development through play therapy.
8/2009-1/2010 Teacher, Kiddie Hawks Pre-school Ijamsville, MD
Taught three and four year old children, planned lessons, supervised other teachers, guided behaviors, interacted with children
and parents, maintained safety of center, promoted all areas of development.
1999-present ChildCare Provider, Various Families, Frederick, MD
Supervised children ages newborn-11, entertained children, maintained safety, assisted with bedtime routines.
Certification/Clearances
2013-present The Pennsylvania State Police Request For Criminal Records (Act 34)
2013-present The Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
2013-present The Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114)

2. Skills Interests, Hobbies andOther Activities:
1997-2011 CompetitiveGymnastics
2008-2012 Performance Dance
2002-2004 Girl Scouts
2005-2009 Frederick Classic Running/ Flashing, FGC
2008-2009 Best Buddies Club member (developmentally disabled),
2008-2010 Spanish I-IV
2009, 2013 Frederick Rescue Mission, assisted in meal service to homeless
2009-2010 Snowbabies Judge, FGC 2009, 2010
2010-2011 Christmas on theChesapeake timer, Docksiders Gymnastics
2012, 2013 Race for Hope, Washington, DC
Awards and Honors:
2008-2012 Academic Excellence
2005-2012 A/B Honor Roll
2007-2008 Gymnastics Regional Qualifier
2008 MD StateBar Champion
2008 MD All Around, Second
2008 Regional Uneven Bars, Fourth
2009 MD StateVault Champion
2010 MD StateBalance Beam, Second
References available upon request