Shannon E.

Smith
Education

3332 North Glebe Road

Arlington, Virginia 22207
(703) 980-8166
shannonesmith35@gmail.com
shannonsmithportfolio.weebly.com

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education, May 2015 [In Progress]
Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies,
May 2014, GPA 3.5 (Cum Laude)

Certification

Elementary Education (Pre-Kindergarten Grade 6) Virginia [In Progress]

Practicum Experience
Practicum Student, Fourth Grade

Riverheads Elementary, Staunton, VA (Spring 2015)

Conduct an Inquiry Research Study on how using music lyrics during small group reading

instruction can affect reading fluency in upper elementary grades.

Provide differentiated instruction to students with various abilities in multiplication, division, and

fractions.
Administer reading fluency tests to students monthly and provide feedback to teacher.

Student Teacher, Second Grade

Patrick Henry Elementary, Arlington, VA (Fall 2014)

Assisted 18 students (7 Gifted, 4 ELLs, 3 SPED) in one of Arlington Countys One-to-One

Technology Initiative classrooms by incorporating iPad applications into various lessons.

Provided active one-on-one support for a particularly unfocused student.
Taught a six-week long math unit on addition and subtraction story problems using the Math

Expressions teacher resource.

Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Intervention Assessment Team
(IAT) meetings.

Student Teacher, Third Grade

Oakridge Elementary, Arlington, VA (Fall 2014)

Proactively assisted the Cooperating Teacher in implementing rules, procedures, and

expectations during the first weeks of school, while also fostering the growth of a positive

learning environment in a diverse class of 24 students (7 Gifted, 9 ELLs, 6 SPED).

Administered Interactive Achievement (IA) Beginning of Year tests and analyzed testing data to

determine a baseline and assess educational progress throughout the year.

Actively participated in Parent-Teacher conferences, including meetings with an interpreter for

parents with limited English proficiency.

Supervised the class on a science field trip to the Outdoor Lab, as a hands-on learning

experience reinforcing concepts learned during the Simple Machines unit.

Attended and participated in faculty meetings, lead teacher meetings, and a County-wide
Elementary School Lead Social Studies teachers meeting.

Practicum Student, Fifth Grade

Berkeley Glenn Elementary, Waynesboro, VA (Spring 2014)

Planned and taught five lessons throughout the semester: Virginia Branches of Government
Simulation, Prefixes and Suffixes Activity, Earth Day Reading Comprehension, Area of a
Triangle Geoboard Activity, and Metric Unit Review.

Practicum Student, First Grade

River Bend Elementary, Elkton, VA (Spring 2013)

Created a lesson in which each student prepared his or her own personal pancake to promote

motor skills and healthy eating habits.

Observed a student to write a comprehensive case study about physical, cognitive, social, and
emotional development.

Community Service Experience

Childcare Director, Grand PEAS (Parent Education and Support)

(September 2012-May 2014)

Childcare Coordinator, Spotswood Elementary Parent English Program

Teacher Aide, Blessed Sacrament Church Religious Education

(Fall 2012 & Fall 2013)

(September 2011-May 2013)

Leadership Experience
President, Kids Klub

(May 2012-April 2014)

Organized volunteer events in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham communities.

Facilitated communication between Executive Board members, student body members, and
volunteer coordinators at various locations.

First Year Orientation Guide (FrOG), Orientation Team at James Madison University

Assisted first year students in orientation activities.

Helped acclimate new students to the campus and school environment.

Employment Experience
Accounting File Clerk, Slevin & Hart

Harrisonburg, VA (April 2013-May 2014)

Assumed the responsibilities of the absent teacher in Middle School and High School classes.

Athletics Counselor, TIC Summer Camp

Washington, DC (June 2010-January 2015)

Review and scan confidential legal documents for accurate filing in the computer database.
Verify attorney time sheet accuracy and prepare client invoices.

Substitute Teacher, Harrisonburg City Public Schools

(August 2013)

McLean, VA (June 2008-August 2009)

Led and organized engaging athletic activities for campers ages 7 to 14.
Evaluated campers performance and provided reports for parents each session.

Activities
Member, Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society (Fall 2013-Present)
Member, P.A.W.S. Organization (Proudly Assisting & Welcoming Students) (Fall 2012-Fall 2014)
Mentor, Madison JUMP (Spring 2012-Spring 2014)
Member, Daughters of the American Revolution (June 2013)