Weebly Kathryn Smith

Kathryn E. Smith [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, PA Master of Science in Special Education GPA: 4.0, Graduated May 2015 Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Bachelor of Arts, Spanish GPA: 3.82, Magna Cum Laude, Graduated May 2012 Honors: Dean’s List (Fall 2008-Present) Dean Scholar / Dean’s Scholarship Leadership First Scholarship Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society Mortar Board Academic Honor Society Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society

Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain Centro de Lenguas Modernas Study Abroad, Spring Semester, 2011 Course Highlights: Teaching of Spanish as a Foreign Language Life & Culture of Spain 20th Century Spanish Literature Flamenco and Traditional Music Volunteer Teaching Assistant Local Guardaría (Nursery School)

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 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 •