1. Taj M. Smith
765 NW Green Forest Circle-Redmond, OR 97756
Phone: 541-504-4610- tajkarina@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Accomplished professional educator with proven expertise in teaching, curriculum development,
supervision, and program development. Strengths include developing curricula, observing and
evaluating teachers, planning lessons, and creating favorable environment for students and
teachers. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful partnerships with community education
institutions.
Core strengths
 Curriculum development
 School operation supervision
 Lesson planning
 Teacher supervision & support
 Program development
 School data evaluation
 Student instruction & nurturing
 Active community involvement
 Parent & student liaison
 Motivating students
Experience
Special Education Teacher
January 2012 to Current School Oregon Connections Academy-Scio, OR
 Develop and adapt conventional teaching methods to meet the needs of pupils;
 Collaborate with classroom teacher to define appropriate activities for students in relation
to the curriculum;
 Organizing learning outside of the classroom in activities such as community visits,
school outings and sports events;
 Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and other
professionals to develop individualized education plans (IEPs) designed to promote
students' educational, physical, and social/emotional development;
 Develop plans for effective communication, monitoring, and follow-up of students in
inclusive classroom settings.
Special Education Teacher
August 2011 to December 2011 Soldotna Montessori Charter School-Soldotna, AK
 Designed and implemented curriculum, instructional strategies, lesson plans, creating an
environment conductive to learning;
 Observed, supervised and evaluate educational aides to further school's vision of
excellence;
 Assisted with daily school operations, including staff member coverage, scheduling, daily
attendance, and building maintenance;
 Assisted the Principal in providing a fair and consistent manner of effective discipline
and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and
mission of the school and district in accordance with due process and other laws and

2. regulations, ensuring a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take
responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students.
After School Program Coordinator
October 2013 to May 2014 St Thomas Academy-Redmond, OR
 Maintained accurate and up to date student, staff and after school program records.
Follow procedures for receipting payments;
 Collaborated with internal and external personnel (e.g. administrators, vendors, facility
managers, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing
and/or maintaining services and programs;
 Established and maintained communication with regular and after school staff, principal,
and families regarding all aspects of student involvement in the program
 Directly nurtured and encouraged children by providing them with a variety of learning
and social experiences appropriate to their age.
Community After School Program Coordinator
January 2011 to May 2012 Terrebonne Community School-Terrebonne, OR
 Developed curriculum in support of Terrebonne Community School values and mission
and participate actively with staff in the implementation and maintenance of
daily/monthly activity plans;
 Worked with teacher aids providing instruction about classroom management techniques,
room arrangement and planned daily activities of the program.
 Instructed enrichment activities for students, including short-term and long-term plans for
the class.
Education
Endorsement in Educational Leadership: Western Governors University-Salt Lake City, UT
Master in Education Learning and Technology: Western Governors University
Bachelor in Arts: Early Childhood and Elementary Education with an endorsement in Special
Education: Western Governors University.
Certifications
Educational Administration License: Western Governors University.
Estimated Graduation date: 04-2016
Highly Qualified: Oregon TSPC
Multiple Subjects Self-Contained: Early Childhood Elementary/Elementary: prek-8
Special Education: Early Childhood/ Elementary, Middle and High School: prek-12