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Cody
Smith
E l e m e n t a r y T e a c h e r

(605) 520-6557 PROFESSIONAL GOALS

Cody.Smith@k12.sd.us
803 2nd Ave. N Every student has what it takes to be
I aim to make a difference in
successful when given the proper
Castlewood, SD 57223
the lives of not only students, motivation. I aim to help students
CodyASmith.weebly.com understand this, and help them grow
but every single person I as both independent thinkers and
interact with. confident learners.

SKILLS
Passionate
Show students their self-worth, that they matter,
and can overcome all obstacles
Love engaging students and helping something ’click’
when they finally understand something
Communication
Able to break down complex tasks
Personable, and easy to get along with
Leadership
Led a bible study, multiple retreats, natural leader in
sports or other activities, attended the Student
Leadership Summit to grow in leadership
EDUCATION
BoS: Elementary of Education
Dakota State University – Madison, SD
2016 – 2020
EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher
Immaculate Conception, Watertown SD, 2019-2020
One whole year in the 5th grade classroom.
 Used a wide range of instructional approaches and classroom activities.
 Supported lead teacher in daily tasks, such as attendance records, test
administration, and behavioral enforcement.
 Designed lessons based from individual student needs and abilities.
 Enhanced student learning through the use of various technology tools
(Smartboard, iPads, IXL, Gimkit, Plickers, etc…)
Swimming Instructor
Watertown Family Aquatic Center, Watertown, SD, 2018-2019 (Summers)
Taught children anywhere from 4 to 15 years of age the fundamentals of water safety.
 Observed other instructors, learning new techniques to implement into
future lessons.
 Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements,
performance metrics, and changes to improve student les
Totus Tuus Teacher

Diocese of Sioux Falls, Eastern SD, 2014-2015 (Summers)

2 years of Computer Science
Dakota State University – Madison, SD Traveling bible school throughout the eastern side of South Dakota, teaching children
2014 – 2016 from ages 5 to 18.
 Designed and implemented grade appropriate lesson plans
1 year of Philosophy  Worked closely with three other young adults for nine weeks.
University of St. Thomas – St Paul, MN
2013 – 2014