ALEXIS JORDAN SMITH

1605 TREY LN WINDER, GA 30680 (706) 614-4007 alexisjsmith26@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
Obtain employment as a Secondary English educator and acquire knowledge and experience that will
continue to enhance my skills as an educator.

EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education English May 2019
Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA
GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Arts, English Creative Writing May 2018

Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA
GPA: 3.17

Certifications
T-5 English Certification Apr. 2019

Honors & Awards

Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society Mar. 2019

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher Jan. – Apr. 2019
Jones County High School (Gray, GA) English, Grades 10 & 12
o Planned and instructed daily engaging lesson plans over World Literature.
o Constructed differentiated plans for 504/IEP students.
o Taught edTPA certification.
o Practiced classroom management to generate a productive environment.
o Developed mentor/mentee rapport with students.
o Collaborated with partner teacher on lesson plans.
o Attended English department and IEP meetings.
o Included educational theorists (Montessori, Greene, Dewey) in plans.

Independent Tutor Aug. 2017 – Present

(Milledgeville, GA) All Subjects, Grades 3 & 5
o Taught spelling and vocabulary words, scientific terms, historical events, mathematical equations and
concepts, and basic English/Language Arts concepts.
o Addressed behavioral issues to maintain a productive environment
o Maintained mentor/mentee rapport with clients.

Field Based Practicum Oct. – Nov. 2018

Georgia College Early College (Milledgeville, GA) English, Grade 7
o Planned and instructed daily engaging lesson plans over English/Language Arts.
o Generated lesson plans based on multiple intelligences in the classroom.
o Taught practice edTPA plans.
o Practiced classroom management to generate a productive environment.
o Developed mentor/mentee rapport with students.
o Collaborated with partner teacher on lesson plans.
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Field Based Practicum Aug. – Oct. 2018
Baldwin High School (Milledgeville, GA) English, Grade 9
o Planned and instructed daily engaging lesson plans over English Literature and Composition.
o Expanded teaching skills via the application of constructivist teaching.
o Practiced classroom management to generate a productive environment.
o Developed mentor/mentee rapport with students.
o Collaborated with partner teacher on lesson plans.

Volunteer Teacher Aug. 2017 – Apr. 2018

Teach Writing in Schools Capstone (Milledgeville, GA) Creative Writing, Grade 7
o Taught poetry and public-speaking etiquette.
o Created comfortable classroom environment for students to present.
o Created engaging lesson plans and collaborated with peers on lesson plans.

Clinician Jun. – Jul. 2017

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes (Milledgeville, GA) Grades 1-4 & 9
o Taught vowel sounds, syllables, and further sensory-cognitive literacy skills via the Visualizing Verbalizing
and Seeing Stars programs to students placed along the autism and dyslexia spectrum.
o Assisted elementary students to the restroom.
o Created engaging and interactive learning-heavy games.
o Practiced classroom management to ensure a productive environment.

OTHER SKILLS/ASSESSTS
Personality
Punctual and organized

Social
Leadership in team environments

Technology
Google Docs, Google Slides, Keynote, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Nearpod, and Pages

Writing
Poetry and creative nonfiction

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Professional Website
www.ajordansmith.weebly.com

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