DALEEN SMITH
Richland, WA 99352 ♦ (509) 554-3953 ♦ [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Qualified and experienced substitute teacher with 5 years’ experience effectively assisting students
accomplish their educational goals. Life-long learner and passionate teacher looking to make difference in
students’ lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet classroom and institutional needs
SKILLS
Collaborating with team members to plan, write, Preparing progress reports
and implement lessons Organizational Skills
Self-motivated Preparing and analyzing Reports
Classroom Management Creativity
Differentiated group and individual instructions Building relationships with students and families
WORK HISTORY
Substitute Teacher, 08/2016 to Current
Richland School District — Richland, WA
Substitute teacher in general and special education classrooms of Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Delivered lesson plans of regular classroom teacher.
Maintained classroom management as regular classroom teacher requested.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative
classroom activities.
One long term sub jobs requiring writing weekly lesson plans, established positive rapport with students
and families, grading assignments, administering assessments, filling out report cards, and holding
conferences.
Substitute Teacher, 05/2015 to Current
Pasco School District — Pasco, WA
Substitute teacher in classrooms of Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Delivered lesson plans of regular classroom teacher.
Maintained classroom management as regular classroom teacher requested.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative
classroom activities.
Three long term sub jobs requiring writing weekly lesson plans, established positive rapport with
students and families, grading assignments, administering assessments, filling out report cards, and
holding conferences
WORK HISTORY CONTINUED
Substitute Teacher, 08/2015 to Current
Kennewick School District — Kennewick, WA
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core
concepts.
Took notes and prepared reports on school-day activities to provide to the primary teacher.
Taught diverse subjects for grades K-8, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular
teacher.
Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
IPal Teacher, 07/2016 to 08/2016
Pasco School District — Pasco, WA.
Successfully instructed 4th grade students on lessons in citizenship and Three Branches of Government.
Monitored students during online lessons.
Developed anchor charts for lessons.
DRA Testing Administrator, 05/2016 to 06/2016
Pasco School District — Pasco, Washington
Responsible for testing bilingual students to determine English reading level.
Listened to students read in English and then assessed their ability on given text.
Responsible for accurately assessing over 100 students and recording scores.
STUDENT TEACHING
Student Teacher, 01/2020 to Current
William Wiley Elementary — West Richland, WA
Successfully performed writing and implementing daily lesson plans
Integrated new strategies for optimal classroom management and behavioral control.
Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
Took over Life-Skills class for 14 weeks, managing all classroom assignments, student needs and
record-keeping.
Student Teacher, 08/2014 to 11/2014
Maya Angelou Elementary — Pasco, WA
Successfully wrote and implemented daily lesson plans
Established classroom management skills
Worked with 5th grade team to develop lessons based on unit being taught.
VOLUNTEER WORK
Classroom Volunteer, 10/2002 to 06/2011
Sacajawea Elementary School — Richland, Washington
Performed learning activities during learning centers and small groups.
Worked with students on individual work.
Helped coordinate special projects and classroom parties.
Chaperoned groups of 3 to 10 students during field trips.
EDUCATION
M.D.: Special Education, Expected in 05/2020
Grand Canyon University — Phoenix, AZ (Online)
Currently have q 4.0 GPA
Majored in Special Education
M.D.: Elementary Education, 12/2014
University of Phoenix — Phoenix, AZ (Online)
Graduated with 3.88 GPA
Majored in Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science: Psychology, 09/2011
University of Phoenix — Phoenix, AZ (Online)
Graduated with 3.89 GPA
Graduated magna cum laude
CERTIFICATIONS
Washington State Certified Elementary School Teacher (Grades 1-6)
Washington State Certified Substitute School Teacher
