Sarah Leann Smith

Mailing P.O. Box 204 Ashland, Alabama 36251 Physical 735 Gentry Drive Ashland, Alabama 36251 CELL (256) 276-1589 E-MAIL sarahlsmith2013@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position within the field of education to foster a stimulating environment where all children are successful in mastering goals and standards as they explore personal interests in an academically challenging way. Students should be stimulated and encouraged to learn through use of a wide variety of tools and methods.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education/Psychology Judson College, 302 Bibb Street, Marion, Alabama 36756 Anticipated graduation date - June, 2013 Major GPA: 4.0 on a 4.0 scale Overall GPA: 3.9 on a 4.0 scale Praxis Certification Testing: Teaching Reading (182) & Content Knoweldge (189 E) Advanced Academic Endorsement Diploma Clay County High School, Ashland, Alabama 36251 Graduated in 2009 Ranked 3rd GPA: 3.9 on a 4.0 scale

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
School Field Experience & Professional Development I have completed over 200 hours of classroom observations and field experience and over 100 hours of professional development. Judson College Marion, AL Field Experience Placements Clinical Practice Brent Elementary School Brent, AL 1st Grade Spring 2013 Clinical Practice Albert Turner Senior Elementary School Marion, AL 4th Grade Spring 2013 Brocks Gap Intermediate School Hoover, AL 5th Grade Fall 2012 Various Schools - Hoover City Schools Various Grades & Special Education Classrooms Spring 2012 Brent Elementary School Brent, AL Kindergarten Fall 2011 Albert Turner Senior Elementary School - Marion, AL 6th Grade Spring 2011 To obtain more information on my Student Teaching Experience, please visit my Student Teaching Portfolio and my Student Teaching Blog: sarahleannsmith.wikispaces.com and sarahlsmith.edublogs.com

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kappa Delta Epsilon South Regional Meeting New Orleans Kappa Delta Epsilon National Fraternity Meeting - Atlanta National Council of the Social Studies Conference Birmingham Positive Behavior Support Training Literacy Learning Through the Arts Childrens Dance Foundation Wayne Flint & Mark Auslander Author Talks Selma Public Library ALSDE Training Experience Alabama Math & Science & Technology Initiative Grade 3 Mathematics Alabama Reading Initiative - Training Certification Alabama Math & Science and Technology Initiative Grade 5 Science ALSDE Teacher Testing and Praxis Preparation Session AMSTI/ALSDE Interviewing and Job Seeking Skills Session

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Annual Phonathon Worker October 2012, 2011, 2010 Judson College Marion AL I was responsible for the following duties: calling alumnae to ask for pledges for the upcoming donation year maintaining a polite and professional conversation with the donor filling in appropriate data on donor cards addressing/mailing appropriate response card Camp Counselor Camp Cottaquilla June 2011 Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama Anniston, AL I was responsible for the following duties: coordinating and supervising activities supervising children of all ages maintaining a professional yet personal relationship with campers and other counselors helping campers to enjoy their time at camp assisting the Camp Director when necessary

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
The following list outlines, in order of most recent, my memberships and certifications from pertinent educational and military organizations: Kappa Delta Epsilon National Editor The Current 2012-Present Kappa Delta Epsilon Educational Honor Fraternity Member/President 2011-Present Alabama National Guard Child and Youth Volunteer Team 2009Present Girl Scout National Representative, 2008-2011

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Alabama National Guard Child & Youth Counsel, 2005-2010 National Guard Teen Panel Junior Advisor, 2008-2009 National Guard Teen Panel Member, 2005-2008 Army Teen Panel Junior Advisor, 2008-2009 Army Teen Panel Member, 2006-2008

AWARDS
The following list outlines awards, in order of most recent, received for various accomplishments: Presidents Scholar - Judson College - 2011, 2012 Dean's List - Judson College - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Samford Kappa Delta Epsilon Scholarship - 2012 23 Military Coins of Achievement from Various Officers and Government Organizations, 2006-2012 Alabama National Guard Child & Youth Volunteer of the Year, 2009 Letters of Achievement and Appreciation - United States Army Family Morale, Welfare, & Recreation Command, 2009 Awarded American Flag flown at the Washington Monument for Service & Leadership, 2009

PHILANTHROPY
The following list outlines, in order of most recent, my volunteer services in various philanthropic opportunities: National Guard Child and Youth Program Volunteer - 2003-current Youth Group Assistant Leader - Millerville Baptist Church - 2009current Annual Alabama National Guard Youth Camp Counselor, 2007-2010 & 2012 Annual Vacation Bible School Teacher - Millerville Baptist Church, 2006-2012 Annual Marion Matters - Judson College - 2009 2012 Annual National Guard Youth Symposium for Leaders Attendee & Presenter - 2005-2008 Annual National Guard Family Conference for Leaders - Attendee 2009 & 2010

REFERENCES
Gwen McCorquodale, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Education Judson College 302 Bibb Street Marion, AL 36756 (334) 683-5140 gmccorquodale@judson.edu Lesley Sheek, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Education Judson College 302 Bibb Street Marion, AL 36756 (334) 683-5133 lsheek@judson.edu

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Kelli Hill State Youth Coordinator Alabama National Guard Child, Youth, & School Services Harvest Professional Services 1750 Congressman Dickinson Drive Montgomery, AL 36109 (229) 499-5461 kelli.r.hill.ctr@mail.mil

Rachel Guinn and/or Tracy Mathis Pharmacy Technicians Ashland Pharmacy 83074 Highway 9 Ashland, AL 36251 (256) 354-2166

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