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Education
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Whitnee Smith

Teacher
Cordova,TN
Whitnee Smith

Summary

Knowledgeable Educator bringing 2 years of experience in vocational education. Solid background helping students excel. Proactive, analytical and detail-oriented. Innately endowed with excellent problem solving and communication skills. Independent, organized, and proactive thinker with a sense of urgency. Motivated working with school faculty and staff to develop vocational and post-secondary goals for students.

Overview

3
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Opportunity Investments

General Education Teacher - English
01.2021 - Current

Job overview


  • Mentored students one-on-one to help those struggling or develop special talents.
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
  • Monitored each student's progress and revamped strategies to maximize success.
  • Provided clear, informative and engaging classroom instruction.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Taught 8th -12th grade classes on English and Language Arts
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed

ESS Education

Substitute Teacher
02.2020 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Delivered educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners
  • Provided students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts

Education

Union University
Germantown, TN

Master of Arts from Education
12.2024

The University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Arts from ARTS / ENGLISH
12.2018

Cordova High School
Cordova, TN

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
05.2010

Skills

  • Experiential Learning
  • Social and Academic Development
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Classroom Administration

Timeline

General Education Teacher - English

Youth Opportunity Investments
01.2021 - Current

Substitute Teacher

ESS Education
02.2020 - 04.2020

Union University

Master of Arts from Education

The University of Memphis

Bachelor of Arts from ARTS / ENGLISH

Cordova High School

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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