b'CANDACE SMITH, M.ED.\n1234 Elm Street, West Chester, PA 19380\nPhone: 555-330-8181 \xe2\x80\xa2 Email: Candace.Smith@emailaddress.com\n\nA+\nre R\nsu e\ns\nm u\nes m\ne\n-fo s\nr-t for\nea T\nch ea\ner ch\ns. er\nco s\nm\n\nEDUCATION CONSULTANT\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nVersatile consultant with five years of expertise as an Education Consultant and 10+ years as a Teacher.\nCollaborative teacher leader with a talent for working closely with parents to assess children\xe2\x80\x99s unique goals\nand needs and develop an exceptional program to accommodate them.\nApproachable educator who coordinates with federal, state, and local school officials to devise and\nimplement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.\nSelf-directed instructor who develops creative workshops, manuals, and programs focusing on enhancing\nthe skills and knowledge base of teachers and parents alike.\nStudent-oriented teaching professional committed to helping all children reach their full potential.\n\nAREAS OF EXPERTISE\n\nCurriculum Development ~ Implementation Strategies\n\nDifferentiated Instruction ~ Student Assessments & Reports\nStudent Discipline ~ Classroom Management Techniques\n\nStudent Motivation ~ Parent Communication & Involvement\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cMrs. Smith\xe2\x80\x99s workshops were excellent.\nThey provided me with the resources and\nconfidence I needed to help my child.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x93 Karen M., Parent\n\nEDUCATION & CREDENTIALS\n\nMaster of Education in Elementary Education\nWest Chester University, West Chester, PA, 2006\nBachelor of Education in Social Sciences\nWest Chester University, West Chester, PA, 2000\n\n\xe2\x80\x9cMrs. Smith is a very creative and collaborative\nleader who has provided our district with\nexceptional support and programs, ensuring\nsuccess for all teachers and students.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x93 Dean Quinton, Principal\n\nPennsylvania Teaching Certification\n\nTEACHING EXPERIENCE\n\nABC SCHOOL DISTRICT \xe2\x80\x93 WEST CHESTER, PA\n\n2014 \xe2\x80\x93 2016\n\nEducation Consultant\n\nDesigned programs for in-service education of teaching personnel. Conferred with federal, state, and local school\nofficials to develop curricula and establish guidelines for educational programs. Led workshops, committees, and\nconferences focusing on the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students. Prepared manuals, guidelines,\nand reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution to school districts.\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nDesigned and presented comprehensive workshops for parents: Transitioning Between Grade Levels,\nPreparing Your Children for Middle School, and Education in the Home.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCollaborated with educators to create effective instructional materials, teaching aids, and other related\nequipment to assist all types and levels of learners.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nPerformed continual research on state-of-the-art teaching techniques. Presented new methods to\ninstructors to help them enhance their skills.\n\n\x0cCANDACE SMITH\n\nPage 2 of 2\n\nTHE SCHOOL DISTRICT \xe2\x80\x93 PITTSBURGH, PA\n\n2011 \xe2\x80\x93 2014\n\nEducation Consultant\nPlanned and coordinated educational policies for elementary grades. Provided additional consultation in reading\nand writing. Researched age-appropriate literature and designed programs to effectively incorporate and instruct\nit. Conferred with professional groups to disseminate and receive input on best practices.\nIdentified district-wide curriculum issues specific to special needs learners. Hired specialists and facilitated\nworkshops for special education teachers to eliminate issues.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nTrained educators and administrators in new state policies, ensuring appropriate implementation and\ncompliance.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nCreated alterative and authentic assessments to help teachers gain a better understanding of students\xe2\x80\x99\nneeds, as well as adapt teaching methods to drive instruction.\n\nA+\nre R\nsu e\ns\nm u\nes m\ne\n-fo s\nr-t for\nea T\nch ea\ner ch\ns. er\nco s\nm\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nABC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL \xe2\x80\x93 PITTSBURGH, PA\n\n2000 \xe2\x80\x93 2011\n\nFifth Grade Teacher (2006-2011)\n\nTaught an academically and socially diverse group of fifth grade students. Maintained a well-behaved and focused\nlearning environment at all times.\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nImplemented Fountas and Pinnell reading program to help all students jump a minimum of one reading\nlevel by year end.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nUtilized math manipulatives, engaging computer programs and websites, and provided individualized\ninstruction to help significantly boost children\xe2\x80\x99s math scores.\n\nThird Grade Teacher (2000-2006)\n\nInstructed a diverse group of children including students with special needs and ESL learners. Cultivated a\npositive rapport with all students, ensuring they felt safe, confident, and motivated to learn.\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nPioneered a new technological program that actively engaged students and sparked their interest.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nHosted an after-school peer support program, which focused on students helping one another with their\nstudies, as well as tackling social problems and making new friends.\n\nPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT\nCPR First Aid, Current\n\nSpecial Education, 2015\n\nEarly Childhood Development, 2015\n\nAssessments for English Language Learners, 2014\nChallenging Gifted and Talented Learners, 2013\nEngaging Parents and Families, 2013\n\nPROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS\n\nHigher Education Consultants Association, Present\n\nCOMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT\nVolunteer, Soup Kitchen, 2009-Present\n\nVolunteer, Habitat for Humanity, 2009-2014'