Brooke Smith

Objective
Provide students of all abilities with learning experiences to prepare them for successful futures while engaging
in a professional learning community within the school district.
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education
December 2015
Upper Iowa University
West Des Moines, IA

Certifications
State of Iowa Initial Teaching License
Folder Number 1023702
K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom
K-8 Reading
State of Illinois Substitute License
IEIN Number 1156950
Applied for Professional Educator License

Relevant Experience
Permanent Guest Teacher: Wheaton North High School Wheaton, IL
January 2016-Present
Implemented instructional plans across all content areas as prepared by the teacher.
Executed classroom management strategies to create positive classroom environment that is
conducive to learning.
Demonstrated flexibility, motivation, and enthusiasm when working with high school learners.
Developed strong rapport with students and staff.
Student Teacher: Western Hills Elementary West Des Moines
October December 2015
Developed and taught engaging lesson plans for all subject areas aligned to state and local standards.
Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students of all abilities.
Utilized various forms of assessment in real time to guide the instruction process.
Supported PBIS for all students.
Student Teacher: Fairmeadows Elementary West Des Moines, IA
August October 2015
Facilitated guided reading and math groups to support independence and mastery of strategies.
Provided extension and application opportunities beyond the classroom for math, literacy, and science.
Integrated technology into various content lessons.
Participated in grade level meetings and faculty PLCs.
Other Work Experience
The Respite Connection: Respite and SCL Provider Urbandale, IA
May 2015 January 2016
Implemented individual goals and responsible for individual data collection.
Followed Medicaid procedures and regulations.
Provided supports based on understanding needs and abilities to increase individual independence.
Supported generalization of skills into community setting.
Waukee High School: Special Education Associate Waukee, IA
August 2013 May 2015
Implemented IEP and BIP goals and responsible for student data collection.
Reinforced material based on the understanding of student needs, interests, and abilities.
Supported generalization of academic and social skills in an integrated setting.
Collaborated with general and special educators to meet the needs of students of all abilities.
Volunteer
Waukee High School: Sparkle Effect Sponsor Waukee, IA
Facilitated and supervised team practices and performances.
Supported an inclusive community.

2013 2015 School Year