Abby Smith

852 E Thames St. Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

(720) 937-4057 | ajsmith1@umary.edu | abbyjsmith.weebly.com

Objective A teaching position in an early childhood, elementary, or special education

classroom utilizing practicum experiences, learning styles, and learning
styles to positively and successfully impact student learning.

Education Bachelor in Early Childhood Education December 2017

Bachelor in Elementary Education December 2017
Bachelor in Special Education December 2017

Certification North Dakota State Teaching License pending December 2017

Mental Health Technician November 2016
Group Leader Certification March 2013

Teaching Elementary Education Practicum

Experience Northridge Elementary School (3rd Grade) Spring 2017
Instructed in large and small group settings 90+ Hours
Prepared and instructed Math, Science, Language
Arts, Social Studies, Art, and Reading lessons
Observed weekly PLC meetings
Attended a Project Based Learning Concept
Mapping Training

Centennial Elementary School (5th Grade) Fall 2015

Instructed in large group settings 90+ Hours
Prepared and instructed Language Arts, Music,
Physical Education, Social Studies, and Art lessons
Administered a Fountas & Pinnell reading assessment

Early Childhood Practicum

BCEP Early Intervention Spring 2016
Observed Early Interventionist give lessons and 25+ Hours
assessments
Observed a team meeting including Occupational
Therapist, Speech Pathologist, and Psychologist

Missouri Valley Montessori Spring 2016

Prepared and administered lessons in Art and 25+ Hours
Language Arts
Observed Montessori lessons and way of introducing
new lessons
Highland Acres Elementary (Kindergarten) Spring 2016
Prepared and administered Math and Language 25+ Hours
Arts lessons
Administered a reading assessment

Special Education Practicum

Rita Murphy Elementary (Kindergarten-5th Grade) Spring 2016
Observed various lessons 60+ Hours
Observed and IEP/Transition meeting
Prepared and instructed a Math lesson in a small
group setting

 Work Anne Carlsen Center
Sept. 2015-Present
Experience Direct Support Professional
Care for and address needs of clients
Communicate with parents and guardians regarding
progress of client, questions, concerns, etc.
Work on social and academic skills per IEP or
individual skill plan
Administer medication
Take clients into the community and participate in
various activities

Private Nanny May 2014-July 2016

Care for and address needs of two children, aged 10

and 11 years old.
Administer medication to one child
Help manage and calm self-injurious behaviors
displayed by one of the children
Take children into the community and take part in
social activities

Home Early Learning Center May 2012-May 2013

Group Leader/Classroom Teacher
Create and implement lesson plans for students in
the 3 to 4-year-old classroom
Create classroom management plans
Keep an open line of communication with parents,
families, coworkers, and director

References
Jaylia Prussing Marisa Misek Hildi Kelsey
University Professor Anne Carlsen Center Supervisor Employer (Nanny)
7500 University Dr. 1929 N. Washington 6014 S Kingston Cir
Bismarck, ND 58504 Bismarck, ND 58501 Aurora, CO 80111
(701) 355-8332 (701) 751-2315 (303) 284-2235
jrprussing@umary.edu marisa.misek@annecenter.org