Tia Smith
Desloge
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at North County School District, specializing in differentiated instruction and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Successfully implemented engaging, play-based learning strategies that enhanced student participation and social-emotional development. Proven ability to create inclusive classroom environments that promote collaboration and creativity among young learners.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
North County School District
08.2020 - Current
- Taught one semester virtually. Meeting daily for whole group lesson, while also scheduling and meeting for one-on-one sessions. Pre-recording mini lessons to send to students and families
- Facilitated group projects that encouraged collaboration, leadership, and accountability among peers.
- Organized field trips and special events that enhanced learning experience for students.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives to improve overall student achievement levels.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create integrated curriculum across subject areas.
- Served as mentor for new kindergarten teachers, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote social skills and teamwork among students.
- Attended workshops and conferences to stay current on educational trends and best practices.
- Encouraged open communication between students by modeling effective listening skills during class discussions.
- Coordinated with special education staff members to provide appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.
- Created welcoming classroom environment that promoted creativity, exploration, and self-expression.
- Implemented new science of reading strategies and tools in my daily whole group and small group lessons.
Second Grade Teacher
North County School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.
- Incorporated hands-on activities and interactive games into lessons, stimulating student interest and engagement in course materials.
- Managed classroom effectively using positive discipline techniques and behavior management plans tailored to individual student needs.
Student Teacher
Central R3 School District
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Created and implemented different learning activities to meet needs of different types of learners.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
Teacher
Head Start
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Made weekly lesson plans that correlated with the Head Start curriculum for ages 3-5 and managed the daily routines of all students.
- Handled daily discipline issues and practiced conscious discipline while redirecting negative behavior into positive behavior.
- Supervised the teacher's assistants, their duties and how they worked with the students and also organized weekly meetings with all staff at our center.
- Tested all students using DIAL-4 and self-generated quarterly assessments as well as other testing and observations needed for referrals regarding speech or counseling.
- Holding parent-teacher conferences with parents three times a year as well as home visits three to four times a year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MO05-2019
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO05-2017
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent-teacher communication
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- Disciplinary techniques
- Classroom management
- Creative teaching strategies
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Educational games
- Social-emotional learning
- Community involvement
- Virtual Instruction
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Play-based learning
Certification
LETRS Certified Volume 1&2
Project Based Learning- Year 1
Science of Reading- Secret Stories
MRI
Committees
FCTO (family, community, teacher organization)
Social Climate
Vertical Teaming
Curriculum Team
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
North County School District
08.2020 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
North County School District
08.2019 - 08.2020
Student Teacher
Central R3 School District
01.2019 - 05.2019
Teacher
Head Start
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Central Methodist University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Mineral Area College
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