Kathryn E.

Smith
kathrynsmith1127@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, PA
Master of Science in Special Education Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
GPA: 4.0, Graduated May 2015 Centro de Lenguas Modernas
Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA Study Abroad, Spring Semester, 2011
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Course Highlights:
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language
GPA: 3.82, Magna Cum Laude, Graduated May 2012 Life & Culture of Spain
Honors: Dean’s List (Fall 2008-Present) 20th Century Spanish Literature
Dean Scholar / Dean’s Scholarship Flamenco and Traditional Music
Leadership First Scholarship
Volunteer Teaching Assistant
Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society
Local Guardaría (Nursery School)
Mortar Board Academic Honor Society
Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society
TEACHING CERTIFICATION
Alabama Elementary Education K-6 Certification, Effective 3/22/2019
Pennsylvania Instructional I Certificate in Elementary Education, Effective Date: 07/01/2012
Pennsylvania Private School – Teacher Spanish K-12 Certificate, Effective Date 06/01/2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Math and Spanish Teacher Merion Mercy Academy High School, Merion Station, PA 19066, 2014- Present
• Teaches Algebra at both the college preparatory and advanced levels
• Teaches Spanish with a focus on differentiated instruction while incorporating ACTFL standards.
• Effectively uses technology to develop lessons in mathematics and STEAM
• Recipient of 2015, 2017, and 2019 Golden Globe Award of the PEP Award of the Pennsylvania State Modern
Language Association
• Provides high-quality lesson development and delivery to meet the diverse needs of learners
• Collaborates with colleagues develop, share, and implement curriculum strategies
• Provides additional instructional support to international students from China, Vietnam, and Chile
• Planned and led two abroad student trips to Spain and Italy
• Tennis Coach, Spanish Club Moderator, and School Newspaper, Ricordia, Moderator
Spanish Teacher Haverford Adult School, Haverford, PA, 2015
• Taught an adult night class for beginner level learners focused on conversation and basic language skills
Spanish Teacher Ancillae-Assumpta Academy, Wyncote, PA, 2012-2014
Taught Spanish to 5th through 8th grade students by developing and implementing comprehensive lesson plans
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that accommodate all levels of learners.
• Served as Spanish Curriculum Chair of school’s Curriculum Council.
Student Teacher White Deer Elementary, New Columbia, PA, Fall 2011
• Utilized Understanding by Design model to design/teach lesson plans for learning support classroom.
• Implemented inquiry-based instruction to create effective, authentic activities to promote deep understandings.
Student Coordinator/Tutor Bucknell Buddies Tutoring Program, 2009-2012
• Supervised and scheduled after-school student tutoring program and also serve as tutor.
Teaching Assistant Bucknell University Geology Department, Fall 2010
• Provided assistant teaching during inquiry-based laboratory sessions for undergraduate geology class.
Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Tutor Kelly Elementary School, Lewisburg, PA, Fall 2010
• Analyzed student performance and progress in order to create and to implement individualized lessons
English Language Learner Tutor Beck Elementary School, Sunbury, PA, Fall 2009
• Provided weekly in-class assistance and tutoring to struggling English Language Learners.
Student Leader/Volunteer- Bucknell Hurricane Katrina Recovery Team, New Orleans, LA, 2010- 2012
Public Relations Chair, Mortar Board Academic Honor Society, 2011- 2012