1. Objective
Seeking an instructional position to actively engage students in diverse learning experiences within a
public school system
Education
James Madison University James Madison University
Degree: Master of Arts in Teaching Degree: Bachelor of Science
Licensure Area: Elementary Education (Pk-6) Major: Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Projected completion date: May 2017 Minor: Elementary Education
GPA: 4.0 Minor: TESOL, non-licensure
GPA: 3.517
Certification
Initial Virginia Teaching License, expected May 2017
Elementary Education (PK-6)
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher—4th Grade, McGaheysville Elementary School, Rockingham County Fall 2016
• Utilized pre-assessments as a means to plan meaningful, differentiated lessons that met the needs of
each student in my class.
• Facilitated and supervised a STEM project utilizing the school’s engineering lab
• Employed the use of Google Classroom for students to complete work and receive timely feedback
• Strengthened comprehension skills such as making connections, predictions, and asking questions
• Encouraged active participation resulting in 100% student engagement
• Implemented learning through games to strengthen math concepts
Student Teacher—Kindergarten, Ashby Lee Elementary School, Shenandoah County Fall 2016
• Exercised TESOL skills in each lesson presented, with 50% of the students being English language
learners
• Carried out reading instruction using whole group instruction, guided reading practices, small
groups, and repeated intervention and remediation throughout each day
• Implemented behavior management to promote positive behavior using positive intervention
• Prepared and administered daily math centers to reinforce and review learned math concepts
• Utilized instructional technology to present multimodal lessons and engagement for students
• Facilitated cooperative learning resulting in student participation and interaction
Practicum—3rd Grade, Berkeley Glenn Elementary School, Waynesboro City Spring 2016
• Focused on differentiating one lesson in each subject area throughout the semester to maximize
interest, motivation, and success within each student
Practicum—2nd Grade Reading, Waterman Elementary School, Harrisonburg City Spring 2016
• Utilized assessments such as a QRI and a spelling inventory to evaluate one student’s literacy skills in
order to create weekly individualized lessons to enhance fluency in reading and writing.
Practicum—Career Development Academy, James Madison University Spring 2015
• Conducted English language learning lessons for adult ELLs from various countries, language
groups, and cultures
• Communicated English vocabulary in a manner that is easily comprehendible for ELLs, using the
learners first language as support
Practicum—1st Grade, Cub Run Elementary School, Rockingham County Fall 2014
• Gained experience while working on a case study on one particular child—focusing on the 5
domains of child development
• Acquired classroom management skills & established a daily routine
Rachel Smith (540) 908-6274
smith2re@dukes.jmu.edu

2. Practicum—1st Grade, Marymount International School, Rome, Italy Summer 2014
• Observed the effects of diversity within a classroom setting and the importance of teaching with a
global perspective, finding one’s place in the world and being accepting of every culture and
background
• Prioritized each child’s cultural background and experiences to integrate into the classroom and
each lesson
Teaching Related Experience
Generations Crossing—Harrisonburg, VA November 2014-Present
Ø Lead School-Age Teacher/Closing Supervisor
• Supervised 24 children after school (K-5)
• Tutored each day after school
• Planned activities for after school and on school breaks
• Built strong, working relationships with each child and their families
• Completed “Work Traits and Behavior” reports throughout the year to communicate with
parents
• Conferenced with parents and students when desired/necessary
• Organized and led the Summer Camp program (planning games, activities,
intergenerational experiences, and field trips)
Ø Lead 4-year old Pre-School Teacher May 2015-August 2015
• Redesigned the preschool program to create a developmental appropriate environment
• Instructed 20 students individually and in groups
• Promoted learning through play
• Incorporated learning and experiencing life through each of the senses
• Developed lesson plans around various themes
• Wrote detailed monthly newsletters
• Planned weekly activities to incorporate intergenerational interactions
• Devised a behavioral management system tailored to the class’s needs and individual needs
when necessary, using positive intervention as a backbone
• Communicated daily with parents on children’s behavior, daily activities, and other related
issues
• Organized and hosted a “Family Fun Night” to incorporate families into the classroom life
• Engaged with children individually to meet their emotional and physical needs
Babysitting/Tutoring
• Supervised children from different families and of various ages
• Tutored children in reading, writing, and math
Relevant Skills
Google Classroom
• Proficient in setting up different classrooms, making and posting assignments, questions, and
discussions, grading assignments/providing feedback on student work, and storing and retrieving
assignments in Google Drive.
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
• Knowledgeable in setting a S.M.A.R.T. Goal
• Proficient in creating a portfolio to track progress over a period of time, collecting evidence and
data, making observations, and reflecting and evaluating effectiveness and progress.