Ryan Smith: Education
Ryan Smith: Education
Ryan Smith: Education
SMITH
EDUCATION
Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA
California Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (SB2040)
May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with Mathematics Concentration
December 2015
TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching 4th grade, Santa Barbara, Canalino Elementary
Spring 2016
Designed, developed, and implemented engaging lessons aligned to Common
Core Standards and California State Standards.
Assessed student progress toward meeting learning objectives through a
variety of assessments.
Planned a field trip to a local bank to teach under privileged students basic
financial education.
Pre-Professional Teacher
2nd grade, Santa Barbara, Adams Elementary
Fall 2015
Instructed students in whole, small group, and individually.
Diagnosed the learning needs of two students and then differentiated
instruction to meet specific needs.
4th grade, Santa Barbara, Cold Spring Elementary
Spring 2014
Assisted cooperating teacher with managing students and classroom
operations.
Conducted math small groups and reorganized and simplified content.
Guest Speaker
Lets Talk Teaching, Westmont College
Fall 2015
Planned and presented a workshop to high school students
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Partners in Education, Representative for Westmont Program
February 2016
Represented the Westmont College Credential Program Elementary Cohort at
the Partners Breakfast.
Engaged in conversation with superintendents and board members from the
Santa Barbara District on how to facilitate partnerships between businesses
and education.
Senior Staff Member Valley Trails Camp, Santa Clarita, K-6
Summer 2015
Facilitated activities to guide students in critical thinking and problem solving.
Supervised students as they obtained communication and leadership skills.
Emmaus Road Uganda Program
Summer 2014
Created lessons and interacted with students in Uganda.
Assisted teachers in creating workbooks and grading assignments.
East Side Kids Club, K-6, Westmont College Representative
August 2013-May 2015
Assisted in leading a weekly after-school program for lower income Latino
community.
Facilitated relationships and gave empowerment by mentoring students.