Helen Rose Smith
OBJECTIVE:
To inspire my students with a passion for learning while continuing my own career as a life-long learner.
EDUCATION:
Masters of Arts in Education; 2010 to Present
Concentration Areas: Science and Mathematics Education, and Technology and Learning
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
GPA to Date: 4.0
Projected Graduation: April 2012
Bachelors of Arts in Education; 2004 to 2008
Minors: Mathematics, English, and General Education
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI
GPA: 3.9
Concentration Areas: Science and Mathematics Education, and Technology and Learning
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
GPA to Date: 4.0
Projected Graduation: April 2012
Bachelors of Arts in Education; 2004 to 2008
Minors: Mathematics, English, and General Education
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI
GPA: 3.9
CERTIFICATION:
Michigan Provisional Certificate; Valid Until June 2014
Elementary K-5 All (K-8 Self CC) English, Mathematics 6-8
ACSI Educators Certificate; Valid Until May 2013
Elementary (K-8)
Elementary K-5 All (K-8 Self CC) English, Mathematics 6-8
ACSI Educators Certificate; Valid Until May 2013
Elementary (K-8)
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand; July 2010 to Present
Second Grade Homeroom Teacher
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand; July 2008 to 2010
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand; Mar 2008 to May 2008
Fifth Grade Elementary Student Teacher
Chandler Woods Charter Academy, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Dec 2007 to Mar 2008
Kindergarten Elementary Student Teacher
Second Grade Homeroom Teacher
- Incorporated a variety of technology within units of study.
- Created and implemented inquiry based investigations in science.
- Planned and directed grade-wide field trips each year.
- Piloted a new reading program.
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand; July 2008 to 2010
Seventh Grade Science Teacher
- Developed and administered units in Science to 85 seventh grade students, including hands-on labs and activities with each unit.
- Reviewed and revised standards and benchmarks for school’s Science curriculum.
- Orchestrated overnight fieldtrips for the seventh grade that focused on service leadership.
- Implemented different teaching strategies to reach both gifted and ESL learners.
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand; Mar 2008 to May 2008
Fifth Grade Elementary Student Teacher
- Taught all subjects in English to native and non-native speakers in a self-contained classroom of 20 students.
- Implemented different teaching strategies to reach a wide range of learners.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy, Grand Rapids, Michigan; Dec 2007 to Mar 2008
Kindergarten Elementary Student Teacher
- Designed and administered a new unit on emotions, with strategies for both at risk and gifted students.
- Successfully assumed full responsibility of all classroom operations for 18 students.
- Participated in NWEA/MAP testing.
- Assisted in testing individual students, establishing the prior knowledge and needs.
COMMITTEES:
Integration of Technology Committee Member; Aug 2011 to Present
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand
Science Program Accreditation Committee Member; Aug 2008 to 2011
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand
Science Curriculum Committee Member; Aug 2008 to 2011
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand
- Investigating needed improvement in technology within the classroom.
- Compiling current technology available for future teachers.
- Leading professional development courses for incorporating technology.
Science Program Accreditation Committee Member; Aug 2008 to 2011
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand
- Research and reviewing school policy and curriculum in the Science program.
- Providing a written report for ACSI and WASC accreditation teams.
Science Curriculum Committee Member; Aug 2008 to 2011
International Community School, Bangkok, Thailand
- Reviewing and revising standards and benchmarks for school’s Science curriculum.
- Review textbooks and resources for the Science curriculum.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES:
- Hair and Makeup Designer for School Productions; Aug 2009 to Present
- Under-13 Girls Basketball Coach; Aug 2010 to Present
- SALT (Student Leadership and Thai Culture) Trip Leader and Organizer; April 2008 & April 2009
- Counselor; Camp Barakel, Mio; Summers of ’04, ’05 & ’06
- Spiritual Life Director; Cornerstone University; Aug 2006 to May 2007
- Discipleship Coordinator; Cornerstone University; Aug 2005 to May 2006
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe
- Proficient with Ren Web, Grade Quick, Atlas Curriculum Mapping
- Proficient with scanners, webcams, projectors
- Experience with Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, Skype, Photo Story
- Experience with Google Docs, Sites, Picasa, Weebly, Glogster
LANGUAGE ABILITIES:
- English, Native; Reading, Writing, Speaking
- Thai, Beginning Level; Speaking
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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