Kathryn Smith

Experience

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  Head Start

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

  Substitute Teacher

  Directly supervise of identified at- risk children ages three and four, including those with disabilities* Encourage and motivate students to work cooperatively togetherand become progressively independent by teaching basic lifeskills such as manners and fostering personalhygienic habits

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  Student Activities Center, UVA

  Aug 2009 - May 2012

  Administrative Assistant

  As a team leader, transitioned a team of 22 peers to a new space with added responsibilities, procedures, and expectations during a time of building construction and company redistribution in 2010-2011. I trained all new and returning members, analyzed and fixed problems, and interfaced with students on a daily basis. We supported over 700 student organizations by providing excellent customer service, managing inventory database and creating event reservations.

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  Sandy Spring Museum

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Education Intern

  I collaboratively developed and implemented two summer programs for grades k-5, 15 children total, with historically accurate activities, games, and food. I organized objectives, plans, and reflections for next year’s camp, by age appropriateness and activity type. I also independently researched archival sources and produced a six module curriculum for Black History Month, which can be adapted for multiple age groups and readiness levels that visit the museum. Similarly, I began modules for a a Women’s History Month program to engage visitors with the exhibits and artifacts, such as an interactive timeline and spinning wheel demonstration; correlated Girl Scout Badge extensions included. Show less

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  Sutherland Middle School

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Student Teacher

  Independently taught 70 students in United States History and Civics, using instructional methods such as, learning stations,guided practice, direct instruction, and skill development workshops* Designed and implemented innovative lesson plans with colleagues including a Founding Father’s Facebook Page, JacobLawrence “Great Migration” inspired art, and “From the Front Lines Perspective” Creative Writing* Facilitated critical thinking and writing skills by incorporating written paragraphs into daily activities and asking students tosynthesize the big understanding objective of the day* Fostered relationships with my students to promote a positive classroomenvironment and to better their learning Show less

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  CTD's Civic Education Project

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Teaching Assistant

  I helped to implement unique and engaging lessons for high school students interested in social justice such as poverty and class simulations, social change case studies, and privilege exercises. I coordinated logistics between field experiences and guest speakers, to ensure a fluid transition and understanding of academia and supplemental content. I facilitated discussions about controversial topics such as homelessness, racism, gender inequality, and privilege. I hosted a special topic seminar about the history & sociology of education in with particular respect to race and class tensions. I was also responsible for oversight of student’s action plan portfolio, detailing an issue of their choice. Show less

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  North Stafford High School

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2017

  Educator

  Social Studies Department Chair, Collaborated successful resolutions between educators and administration through weekly leadership meetings, assisted with the implementation of initiatives such as curriculum development and software, as well as social activities. Created the schedule for the department each year taking into account student request numbers, staff preference, and balance of class selections. Set and monitored the budget for department and individual teacher supplies. Mentored three new hires in the department; onsite training, meetings, feedback and evaluations. Implemented the Department Remediation Schedule, averaging a 90% pass rate per year. Mediated personnel issues between struggling co-teachers, which included documentation and coordination with the Special Education Department Chair.Chosen to represent the history department in a school-wide confidential committee that evaluates students for state and local scholarship opportunities. County Wide Project GRAD Selected to implement a county wide remediation curriculum for seniors struggling to pass the 11th grade history SOL, required for graduation; remediated more than 30 students.Guided University of Mary Washington student to balance the needs of the profession with ability level. Facilitated discussions about classroom management planning,and differentiation strategies.Implemented instruction AP US History, Special Education US History, Psychology for more than 140 students. Served as PLC leader for all subjects taught. Redesigned common assessments for more authentic testing by incorporating primary sources, pictures, and application skills in questions, modeled after the rigorous state rigorous standards, was an alternate for the state standard rewrite in 2014. Individualized educational approaches for all students based on skill and interest, using multiple modalities to achieve an approximate 85% pass rate in my inclusion classes on the end of year state assessment. Show less

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  The College Board

  Jan 2016 - now

  One of 60 APUSH consultants in the country; trained and endorsed by College BoardFacilitates weeklong institutes for new and veteran APUSH teachers in rigorous, diverse, and best practice pedagogy Collaboratively develop scoring guidelines for the National College Board AP Exam written responses Train table leaders to understand and apply these guidelines themselves, as well as to manage their table of 8+ peopleReflected upon experience and redesigned instruction in AP classroom to include more essay writing and peer grading.

  • Advanced Placement US History Consultant

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Reader/Table Leader/Early Table Leader

    Jan 2016 - now
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  Chesterfield County Public Schools

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2023

  Licensed Educator at Cosby High School

  History Teacher (August 2017-present) Implements instruction for more than 120 students in Advanced Placement US history, students in collaborative, standard, and honors economic and personal finance classes. Lead Economic Teacher & Remediation Coordinator (2019-present). Coordinate the administration of testing between county and school and the documentation of competencies. Encouraged the redesign of PLC’s common workbook aligning the W!se standards and re-chunking of content for clear units. Support the instruction of 7 educators, yielding a W!se Top 100 School RecognitionPositive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) Lead (2021-2022). Designed a PBIS program based on disciplinary data and school context to positively reinforce desired behaviors from students.Sponsored BETA Honor Society (Fall 2017-2022) selection process to ensure a high caliber student, collects and assesses volunteer hours for students to meet the requirements for membership.Scholarship Committee (2019-present) Work with counseling to highlight the achievements of juniors and seniors with awards, scholarships, and honors in this confidential committee. Show less

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  Virginia Museum of History & Culture

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

  Teacher Advisory Council Member

  Work with VMHC to prepare lessons aligned with exhibits and local standards. Provide feedback on professional development opportunities provided by the museum.

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  St. Christopher's School

  Aug 2023 - now

  Educator