Mariah T.

Smith
11350 Jennings Road, Linden, MI 48451 ♦ (248)-820-6445 ♦ ridal.mariah@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Seeking an elementary teaching position for a chance to motivate and mentor students to learn
and achieve their potential; and to be known as an educator of innovative teaching strategies.
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Enthusiastic and committed teacher with the ability to appreciate and inspire children. Known as
a role model for students and other staff members. A driven individual who is promising to
satisfy educational needs and well-being of the students.
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Arts, Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI May 2017
Major: Comprehensive Elementary Education
Major: Child Development
G.P.A: 3.89
Dean’s List all semesters
Additional Coursework, Oakland Community College Aug. 2012 – May 2013

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Standard Elementary Teaching Certificate
Endorsements: Elementary Education Anticipated Dec. 2018
Early Childhood Education Anticipated Dec. 2018
American Red Cross
CPR – Adult, Child and Infant Current
Basic First Aid
AED
Crisis Prevention Intervention, CPI Certified Current

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teacher, EDUStaff Feb. 2017 – Present
 Washtenaw County
Teaching Assistant, High Point School, Washtenaw ISD Sept. 2017 – Aug. 2018
 Implemented lessons and activities for students with special needs
 Assisted in transferring, feeding, and personal care of students
Substitute Teaching Assistant
Montessori Children’s House of Lenawee Jan.2017 – May 2017
 Implemented lessons and assisted students ages 12 months – 5 yrs.
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
Student Teacher, Whitmore Lake Elementary, Whitmore Lake, MI Sept. – Dec. 2018
 Carried out all teaching responsibilities in a 1 grade classroom.
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Pre-Student Teaching Experience

 300+ hours of clinical field experience observing, tutoring, and participating in a variety
of educational institutions in Lenawee and Washtenaw County.
Cooperative Teaching, Montessori Children’s House of Lenawee Sept. 2016 – May 2017
 320+ hours of clinical field experience with children ages 12 months – 5 yrs.
 Designed lesson plans
 Assessed student learning
 Attended staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences
Practicum, Lincoln Elementary School, Adrian, MI Sept. – Dec. 2015
 Planned and implemented 10 lessons for 4th grade
 Operated school office materials and machinery
 Conducted interviews with students and staff
 100 clock hours computed

EMPLOYMENT
Work Study, Siena Heights University, Adrian MI Aug. 2014 – May 2017
 Customer Service
 Score keeper and game crew
 Set up/clean-up for school games and events
 Collect money from spectators
Marketing and Sales, Clearly Amazing Outlook, LCC, Fenton, MI. June 2016 – Aug. 2017
 Engage and educate public of Bird’s Beware Cleaning services
 Supervise canvassers by ensuring completion of duties and encouraging efforts
 Create spreadsheets of areas and keep track of customers.
 Administer home visits and provide price quotes for customers
Server, Villagers Family Restaurant, Holly, MI June 2012 – Aug. 2015
 Greet and seat customers at the door
 Operate the cash register
 Receive customer orders, serve food, and clean-up
 Trained incoming employees on restaurant procedures
ACHIEVEMENTS
1. Academic All-American 2012-2017
2. All-American in the 4x800m relay, 4x400m relay, and 600m dash 2015, 16’, 17’
3. Earned Siena Heights & NAIA Champion of Character Award 2016
4. Earned Siena Heights Coaches Award 2017
 REFERENCES

Sally Rae
Associate Professor
Elementary/Secondary Program Coordinator
Siena Heights University
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
(517)-264-7892

Kathy Burke – Professor Emeritus

Child Development Program Coordinator
Siena Heights University
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
(517)-264-7841

Tim Bauer
Director of Track and Field
Head Coach
Siena Heights University
1247 E. Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI 49221
(517)-403-3895

Joanne McKelvie
Special Education Teacher
Washtenaw Intermediate School District
1735 S. Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(810)-338-3833