Kelly Smalley

Chesapeake, Virginia
kellsma@mail.regent.edu
ePortfolio: http://kellysmalley.weebly.com/

Objective
To use my various life experiences, exceptional education, passion for teaching, and love of
learning to help elementary students reach their full potentials both academically and socially.

Education
Regent University Aug 2015 Present
Bachelor of ScienceInterdisciplinary Studies, pre-K6 (Anticipated Dec 2017)
GPA: 4.0
Selected by faculty for Whos Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Awarded the Virginia Department of Education Teaching Scholarship

Tidewater Community College Jan 2012 May 2015

GPA 4.0
Three semesters of Spanish
Member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Credentials
Virginia Teacher Certification Anticipated Dec 2017

Student Teaching Experience

Woodstock Elementary, Virginia Beach City Public Schools Grade 3 Aug 2017-Oct 2017
Camelot Elementary, Chesapeake Public Schools Kindergarten Oct 2017-Dec 2017
Developed and taught lessons in language arts, mathematics, and science for 19 third-graders
Developed and taught lessons in language arts, mathematics, and social studies for 16 kindergarteners
Planned student-centered and differentiated instruction based on students needs and interests
Created materials for instruction, including manipulatives and computer-based assessments
Assessed student learning through various formative and summative assessments
Maintained a sense of community among students in the classroom and within the school

Practicum Experience
Woodstock Elementary, Virginia Beach City Public Schools Grade 3 Sep 2016-Dec 2016
Deep Creek Elementary, Chesapeake Public Schools Grade 1 Jan 2017-Mar 2017
Observed and communicated with classroom teacher and specialists
Taught mini lessons in language arts and mathematics
Worked with students one-on-one and in small groups

Work Experience
Substitute Teacher, Chesapeake Public Schools May 2016 Present
Provide continuity of learning in absence of the primary teacher
Communicate with the primary teacher regarding lessons and student behavior
Interact with students in many different settings throughout the school
Communicate with other faculty, staff, and administrators in a professional manner