KIMBERLY D.

SMITH
4520 E. 53rd St. #213 Sioux Falls, SD 57110 | kimberlydee00@gmail.com | 616.690.1264 OBJECTIVE An elementary teaching position which will utilize interpersonal skills, creativity and knowledge of reading and/or early childhood education to contribute to the fundamental skills of children in an environment that brings glory to God.

EDUCATION

DORDT COLLEGE, SIOUX CENTER, IA

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION /READING & EARLY CHILDHOOD ENDORSEMENTS

Graduated May 2011 with a cumulative GPA of 3.8. Received the Dordt College Presidential Scholarship and John B. Hulst Teacher Education Scholarship. Member of the FACT (future active Christian teachers) club and Hall Council committee member.

EXPERIENCE

KINDERGARTEN TEACHER SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2011-PRESENT

Currently plan, teach, and assess lessons aligned to the Common Core Standards while utilizing 21st century technology. Serve on a reading curriculum committee, was involved in a peer coaching relationship, and always seeking continuing education. DIRECTOR OF CAMP INVENTION SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SUMMER 2013

Organized and directed a nationally recognized week long summer camp focusing on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts, creativity, and innovation. STUDENT TEACHING GEHLEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SPRING 2011

Student taught in a 3rd grade classroom with diverse student needs. Created and taught several unit plans and developed various formal and informal assessments. STUDENT TEACHING GRANDVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
WINTER 2011

Student taught in a preschool and reading recovery classroom. Designed, taught, and assessed early childhood focused lessons and worked independently with 2nd and 3rd grade struggling readers bringing them up 2-3 reading levels in two months. TEACHER AIDE HUDSONVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
SPRING 2009, 2010, 2011

Volunteered in a kindergarten classroom 20 hours a week.

LEADERSHIP

2nd Grade Sunday School Leader (2011), Womens Bible Study Leade r (2009-2011), Children in Worship Teacher (2009-2011), GEMS counselor (2005-2007)

REFERENCES

MATT COVEY, ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL

SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

605.334.7397 JAY WOUDSTRA, SUPERINTENDENT

SIOUX FALLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

605.334.1422