Beth A.

Smiley View My Online Teaching Portfolio

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bethsmiley@hotmail.com
(240) 626-3482

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a kindergarten school teacher that is both challenging and rewarding
which will allow me to inspire a love of learning in students

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
❖ Excellent communication skills
❖ Flexible, creative, and resourceful
❖ Works well with students and families
❖ Collaborates well with peers
❖ Enthusiastic
❖ Motivated self-starter
❖ Exceptional organizational skills
❖ Outstanding at multi-tasking

AREAS OF TEACHING PROFICIENCY

✓ Lesson plans based on PA Core ✓ Literature circles
Standards ✓ Technological tool integration
✓ Develop and administer various ✓ Differentiation of instruction
assessment tools ✓ Behavior modification
✓ Progress monitoring and conferencing ✓ Implementation of Instruction
✓ Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Support Team (IST) accommodations
Assessment System (F&P) ✓ Individualized Education Programs
✓ Guided reading (IEP)
✓ Writer’s workshops ✓ Edmark Reading Program

EDUCATION
Wilson College Chambersburg, PA
Teacher Intern Program (TIP) 11/2015
Level I Certification in Early Childhood Education (PK-4) GPA: 3.98

Mount St. Mary’s University Emmitsburg, MD

Bachelors of Social Sciences 12/2002
Psychology

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
❖ Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse
❖ Microsoft in the Classroom
❖ Literacy Spotlight: The Writing Strategies Book, Reaching Struggling Writers,
Unstoppable Writing Teacher
❖ Guided Reading: Responsive Teaching Across the Grades
❖ From Pencils to Podcasts Integration of Literacy and Technology
❖ Questions That Gather Information
❖ Understanding Youth Suicide and Prevention (Act 71)
❖ McGraw-Hill My Math
❖ Teacher Induction: Learning-Focused Lesson & Higher Order Thinking
❖ Fountas and Pinnell Assessment
 Beth A. Smiley
(240) 626-3482

bethsmiley@hotmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE

Long Term Substitute First Grade Teacher Greencastle, PA

Greencastle–Antrim School District 2018–2019

Long Term Substitute Third Grade Teacher Greencastle, PA

Greencastle–Antrim School District 2016–2017

Long Term Substitute First Grade Teacher Greencastle, PA

Greencastle–Antrim School District 2015–2016
Responsibilities, Hands-on Experience, and Achievements:
➢ Provided classroom instruction and managed the classroom environment
➢ Developed lesson plans based on PA Core Standards
➢ Planned, prepared, and presented lessons that catered to the varying abilities
and needs of students
➢ Utilized project-based learning throughout the curriculum
➢ Engaged students through STEM activities
➢ Monitored progress and participated in conferences
➢ Maintained open communication with families
➢ Developed assessments
➢ Utilized Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System
➢ Conducted writer’s workshop and guided reading
➢ Integrated technology throughout the curriculum such as the use of SMART
Boards, iPads, Apple TV, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
➢ Preparation for Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) (2016-
2017 school year)
➢ Member of the PSSA Motivation Committee. Planned activities and incentives
to enhance students’ motivation during standardized tests (2016-2017 school
year)
Kindergarten Aide / Personal Assistant / Para-Professional Greencastle, PA
Greencastle–Antrim School District 2013–2015
Responsibilities, Hands-on Experience, and Achievements:
➢ Provided individual and small group instruction
➢ Assisted teacher in running guided reading groups
➢ Assisted children with disabilities in order to accomplish daily tasks
➢ Collaborated with teacher to develop and administer assessments

Guest/Substitute Teacher Greencastle, PA

Greencastle–Antrim School District 2011–Present
Responsibilities, Hands-on Experience, and Achievements:
➢ Provide classroom instruction and manage the classroom environment in the
absence of the regular classroom teacher
➢ Administer Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)