Brenna Smith (Symoniak)

Experience

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  Syracuse University

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Student

  Cross country and track & field member, time management, What the Health magazine fact checker, training partner, Big East and ACC athlete/ competitor, took LSAT and GRE

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  Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Model

  Worked on the floor interacting with customers about products. Answered product based questions and represented the brand. Worked behind the register and as a stock team member. Worked during holidays as well.

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  Aim High Running Camp

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

  Camp Counselor

  Running camp counselor. Lead a group of middle school and high school aged athletes for a week at a time in two a day runs. Was a member of a collegiate panel discussion and spoke on injury prevention while training all year long. Was in charge of a group of 12-15 campers during the entire week.

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  Eastern Mountain Sports

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2011

  Sales Associate

  provide product knowledge and background to customers, provide product feedback, sales and retail

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  Portland Public Schools

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Student Teacher
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  Tutor

  May 2015 - Sept 2015

  Teacher

  Worked with two first graders in mathematics to catch them up to the bench mark standard and prepare them for the second grade year ahead. Using the Bridges Curriculum as an outline, each student received their own lesson plans in order to focus on personal learning needs as well as goals by the end of summer. Each student showed tremendous growth by the end of summer, measured using formative and summative assessments.

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  Tigard-Tualatin School District

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  Academic Support Specialist, STEM Educator, School State Testing Coordinator

  Working at an elementary school in the TIgard-Tualatin School District. Heavily focused on 4th-5th grade, with substituting for teachers when necessary at all grade levels. Leading each class in a technology focused classroom to ensure students are familiar and proficient with the use of technology in the classroom. Licensed teacher. I also worked with grade level teachers to go over and prepare for state mandated testing in the spring. I was one of the testing coordinators for my school.Led and organized a 12 week STEM club for grades 3-5. Weekly after school meetings were done with bi-lingual students where we researched and carried out experiments involving scientific and mathematical laws and reasoning. Students worked in small groups or independently in a hands on approach to experience the experiments themselves. Show less

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  David Douglas School District

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  5th Grade Teacher

  I am the classroom teacher for 5th graders at a Title I elementary school in the David Douglas School District. There are 7 different languages spoken in my classroom, and we are the most diverse school district in the state of Oregon. I work with a broad level of learners in mathematics, science, ELD, reading/writing, and social studies. My students are welcomed into our classroom with a positive and supportive atmosphere for learning.

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  Syracuse City School District

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  5th Grade ELA Teacher

  Teaching three classes of 5th grade ELA with specific modifications and differentiation’s for ENL and ELL students. I work with a wide variety of behaviors in my classroom. I have adapted my teaching to account for my wide range of learners, behaviors, and languages in order to create a positive and successful learning environment. My students have made growth and continue to develop their language and reading skills. I am constantly tracking my students data and setting new goals with them in order to ensure their success this year and further their education. Show less

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  Albemarle County Public Schools

  Jul 2018 - Jul 2022

  4th Grade Teacher

  I lead a classroom community of fantastic fourth graders. With a focus on all subject areas, I strive to create a learning space accessible for all learning styles. My classroom community is made up of both majority and non-majority racial groups. Our school was recently award the Blue Ribbon Award for closing the achievement gap. This school year has allowed me to challenge myself to create a virtual space for my students to grow, connect, and be challenged while still maintaining the same level of rigor as a standard in person classroom. My students find joy and comfort in our classroom that we create together. My love for ELA and current events is ever present in our infusion of present day topics of discussion and debate. Show less

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  Pūrvelo® cycle

  Jan 2019 - now

  Fitness Instructor

  Group fitness spin classes set to the beat of the music. I lead my own classes and created individual playlists for each class along with the moves on the bike. Classes were an engaging and sculpting challenge for riders of any age or level. Purvelo used a specific structure for classes to build moves and create the most beneficial workout for our riders!

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  Lafayette County Public Schools

  Jul 2022 - now

  4th Grade Teacher

  4th grade math & science teacher for inclusive classroom. Works closely with SPED teacher to develop and modify curriculum/tests for leveled learners. My classroom is made up of a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, IEP students, and gifted students. I collaborate to discuss and plan future lessons/activities based on student data from multiple outlets and map the trajectory of their growth.

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  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

  Nov 2023 - now

  Instructional Coach