JOANNA SMITH

491 Stow Ave., Apt. A • Oakland, CA 94606 • joannalynnesmith@gmail.com • 480-516-3997

EDUCATION
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ August 2004 – May 2010
Master’s of Education – Secondary Mathematics
3.84 Graduate GPA
Action Research Title: “How can dynamic math study groups remediate students’ limited basic computational
skills?”
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies; concentrations in education and psychology
3.90 Undergraduate GPA
Honors Thesis Title: "Mastering math: An innovative new guide for a timeless instructional method"
Honors and Awards: summa cum laude, Barrett Honors College graduate, Phi Kappa Phi, President’s Scholarship

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Lead Teaching Assistant, Psychosocial Psychology Department, ASU August 2007 – May 2008
Research Assistant, Psychology Learning Laboratory, ASU August 2007 – May 2008
Research Assistant, Social Psychology Laboratory, ASU August 2006 – May 2007
Research Assistant, Psychology Learning Laboratory, ASU August 2006 – May 2007

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed / Contracted Employee, Oakland, CA September 2010 – Present
Private Math Tutor

Bicentennial North School / Teach for America, Glendale, AZ June 2008 – May 2010
7th Grade Mathematics Teacher
Selected as one of 3,700 out of 24,800 applicants to serve in national service corps committed to teaching in under-
resourced communities and becoming life-long leaders to expand opportunities for all children.
• Analyzed and rewrote 7th grade Mathematics curricula, benchmark assessments, lesson planning guides for
each benchmark period, and pacing guide for the district
• Founding member of the district Math Committee to create common assessments for mathematics, analyze
data, and make district-wide instructional decisions
• Served as gifted coordinator for 7th grade and developed individualized education plans for gifted students
• Developed a long term plan, unit plan, and summative assessment for Teach for America to distribute
• Developed and taught a professional development seminar for first year teachers on planning at the daily
level; served on a professional development panel

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Fellow, Center for Progressive Leadership, Phoenix, AZ January 2010 – July 2010
AVID Tutor, Carson Junior High, Mesa, AZ July 2007- June 2008
Math Tutor, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ August 2006 – June 2007

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Council for Teachers of Mathematics [NCTM]; member
American Educational Research Association [AERA]; Graduate student membership
American Psychological Association; Graduate student membership
Association for Psychological Science; Graduate student membership

WORK SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, SPSS, basic Spanish, internet research, data analysis,
planning, strong analytical skills, 80 WPM, excellent writing skills, laboratory research skills (EEG, computer data
analysis, animal research laboratory)