Stacy Small

thetallsmalls@gmail.com
Elementary School Teacher K3rd GradeJ   Devoted, resourceful, and goal-driven professional educator with an unyielding commitment to the social and academic development of every student.  Dedicated, versatile employee committed to the perfecting of school culture and curriculum as well as my professional advancement.  An inventive and enthusiastic teacher with the talent to develop engaging and stimulating handson, standards based, differentiated lessons that capture a childs interest.  Accommodating and flexible individual who can ensure that every childs learning style and abilities can be addressed.  Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Areas of Teaching Proficiency Include the Following:       First Steps Literacy Tutor Standards Based Planning and Assessment Balanced Literacy Instruction Readers & Writers Workshop Tiered Lessons for Differentiation Responsive Classroom Management       Technology Integration Multidisciplinary Units/Lessons Standards Based Mathematics Parent-Teacher Communication Assessment Methods Creative Lesson Planning

Education & Qualification Bachelor of Science (1996); Major: Elementary Education University of Maine, Orono, ME-Deans List, Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, Presidential Academic Achievement Pin MA in Education with a focus in Literacy University of New England-Biddeford, Maine-Anticipated Completion Date: August 21, 2011 State of New Hampshire Certified Grades 1-8 Professional Teaching Experience Seabrook Elementary School- Seabrook, NH 1999- Present Teacher Grade 3 2010-2011 Looping Teacher Grades 3-4 1999-2010 Design and implement standards based units that meet the intellectual and social needs of students. Instruct grade level curriculum that includes Reading, Written Language, Math Social Studies, and Science. Assess student performance through anecdotal records, developmental continuums, DRA reading assessments, rubrics and checklists.

Achievements: j Actively engaged students in the learning process though the use of assorted technology, miscellaneous manipulatives, literature, guest speakers, movies, songs, the fine arts, field trips, and learning incentives to encourage involvement and allow students to take ownership of their learning. j Employed a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic approach to make lessons interesting and interactive; utilizing various mediums, modeling, cooperative grouping, and student/teacher led reflection. j Enhanced student academic and social growth by using varied teaching strategies and techniques; included whole group, individual, small group, and teacher modeling to provide a solid academic foundation and positive attitude toward education. j Fostered a sense of curiosity and a deeper understanding of varied subjects using hands-on, integrated, standards based thematic units within Math, Reading, Written Language, Science, and Social Studies. j Supported a balanced literacy program through daily instruction of word study, reading, and written language; utilizing teacher modeling think alouds, read alouds, mini-lessons, guided reading/writing groups and reading/writing workshops. Hanson Elementary School- Lebanon, ME 1997- 1999 Classroom Literacy Technician (4th Grade) Team engineered units and taught lessons that enabled students with special needs to be mainstreamed into a full inclusion program. Modified classroom materials and curriculum for the use of special needs students. Composite Room Educational Technician Coordinated mainstreaming programs for 5th and 6th grade students modifying regular classroom curriculum to breed student success. Assisted teacher in lesson development, instruction, and behavior management of 15 children of assorted special needs. Biddeford Primary School- Biddeford, ME Student Teacher (1st Grade) Taverham Middle School- Taverham, England Student Teacher (Year 4) Scarborough Middle School- Scarborough, ME Student Teacher (6th Grade) Career Development & Professional Organizations  First Steps Tutor  Certified Wilson Reading System Teacher  Rigby Balanced Literacy Training  School Improvement Committee (01-06)     Tech Paths Tutor Training Reading Streets Training Curriculum Committee Reading Carnival Committee Co-chair 1996 1996 1996

Technical Integration & Proficiencies Microsoft Publisher/Power Point/Internet Navigation/Web Quest/Web Page Design/ Smart Board/Prezi/Glogster/Smilebox References available upon request.