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Kara Smith - Special Education Teacher Resume

Kara Smith has experience teaching grades K-5. She has a BA in Special Education from Michigan State University and certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Language Arts. Her teaching experience includes a post-baccalaureate internship in Chicago where she taught 5th grade general education and K-3rd grade special education. She also has experience student teaching 5th grade. Her skills include lesson planning, assessment, differentiated instruction, and classroom management.

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Kara Smith - Special Education Teacher Resume

Kara Smith has experience teaching grades K-5. She has a BA in Special Education from Michigan State University and certifications in Elementary Education, Special Education, and Language Arts. Her teaching experience includes a post-baccalaureate internship in Chicago where she taught 5th grade general education and K-3rd grade special education. She also has experience student teaching 5th grade. Her skills include lesson planning, assessment, differentiated instruction, and classroom management.

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Kara Smith

(616)240-8377 [email protected] 3740 N. HERMITAGE AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60613

Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Internship Program August 2017-May 2018
12 Graduate Credits in Special Education

Bachelor of Arts May 2017


Major: Special Education Learning Disabilities
Teaching Major: Language Arts

Certifications
Elementary Education (K-5), Learning Disabilities Endorsement (K-12), Language Arts (6-8)

Teaching Experience
William H. Ray Elementary School - Chicago, IL
Grade Level: 5th Grade General Education January 2018-May 2018
 Planned and implemented unit lesson plans using Everday Math and CCSS
 Implemented various classroom management techniques and PBIS such as Classroom DOJO and
CHAMPS
 Designed and facilitated small group instruction during math and literacy centers
 Utilized NWEA assessment data for differentiated instruction
 Participated in bi-weekly grade level meetings

Grade Level: K-3rd Grade Resource Room August 2017-December 2017


 Provided quality instruction to students with emotional disturbances, mild-moderate cognitive
disabilities, and mild-moderate Learning Disabilities
 Conducted educational assessments on a student using AIMSweb, Basic Reading Inventory, and
WIAT-III
 Selected, evaluated, and modified curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students
Pre-Internship Field Experience
Attwood School – Lansing, MI
Grade Level: 5th Grade General Education September 2016-May 2017
 Planned and implemented lessons in social studies, math, language arts, and science
 Instructed individual and small groups of students in daily work
 Conducted Functional Behavior Assessment and designed and implemented a Behavior
Intervention Plan

Additional Honors, Positions, and Training


 Urban Educators Cohort Program, Fall 2013- Spring 2017
 Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs and Drive, and Gradebook
 Chicago Environmental Sustainability Professional Development, 2018
 Read to Succeed Tutor, 2016
 Deans List, Michigan State University, Fall 2015, Summer 2016, Spring 2017, Summer 2017
 Resident Assistant (RA) for three years at Michigan State University, Fall 2014 - Spring 2017

Teaching Portfolio: karasmithteaching.weebly.com

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