Alexis N.

Smith
10 Belview Road | Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 | 908.235.9959 | smitha60@tcnj.edu
smitha60@tcnj.edu
Objective
Obtain an elementary teaching position in a collaborative teaching environment incorporating engaging,
hands-on lessons for students while also acting as a role model.

Education
The College of New Jersey: Ewing, New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / iSTEM
Anticipated Graduation: May 2019
Current GPA: 3.84/4.0, Dean’s List for all semesters
Warren County Community College: Washington, New Jersey

Associate of Arts in Secondary and Elementary Education

Graduated: May 21, 2016
Graduated with a 3.865/4.0 GPA

Certifications
• CEAS, Elementary Education / iSTEM, State of New Jersey, May 2019
• Praxis Exam- Elementary Education: Content Knowledge, June 2018
• NJ HIB certified, May 2018
• Project Learning Tree Curriculum Certified, May 2018

Field Experience
September 2018 - December 2018
Student Teaching: Third Street School: Belvidere, NJ | First Grade

• Developed creative, hands-on lessons incorporating STEM for first grade students.

• Analyzed student work through assessments and daily activities.

• Established myself as a reliable and friendly worker who the other teachers could ask for help.

• Maintained a positive classroom environment with effective behavior management techniques.

• Participated in parent-teacher conferences and daily parent communication.

• Differentiated learning to fit the needs of my students.

January 2018 - May 2018

Edgewood School: Yardley, PA | Fifth Grade

• Developed a 2-week unit focussing on Landforms for fifth grade students, culminating with an event on the
last day for parents to come in.

• Designed creative, 3-dimensional bulletin boards and classroom decor throughout the hallway.

• Taught a variety of lessons primarily in Language Arts focussing on poetry.

January 2017 - May 2017
Maurice Hawk Elementary School: Princeton Junction, NJ | First Grade

• Observed students and classroom teacher in first grade class.

• Taught 3 lessons focussing on math and science to the students.

• Taught a hands-on lesson about seeds to students where they each acted as a scientist, were given a
different fruit and explored the inside and outside with a partner.

September 2016 - December 2016

Francis Lore Elementary School: Ewing, NJ | Kindergarten

• Observed a focus student for a case study and also observed the teacher.

• Developed an appreciation for using music in the classroom to help students focus and learn.

Teaching Experience
May 2017 - Present
Substitute Teacher | Pohatcong Township Elementary School: Pohatcong, NJ | Belvidere School
District: Belvidere, NJ | Warren County Technical High School: Washington, NJ
• Responsible for maintaining the daily activities of the classroom while the regular teacher is absent.
• Following lesson plans and giving instructions to keep students on task and engaged during the absence
of their teacher.
May 2015 – June 2016
Teaching Assistant | Busy Bees Learning Center | Lopatcong, NJ
• Responsible for after school homework assistance and classroom organization.
• Assisted with the summer camp, approximately 40 students, field trips, daily activities and other duties to
run a learning facility efficiently.

Work Experience
September 2012 - Present
Babysitter | Washington, NJ and Lopatcong, NJ
• Responsible for taking care of two elementary aged children after school until their parents came home.
• Responsible for two young girls ages 4 and 6 during the summer and planning daily activities for their
enjoyment.
July 2016 - August 2016
Summer Youth Program Assistant | Warren County Community College | Washington, NJ
• Confidentially maintained and organized all student records for the program.
• Monitored daily classroom routines and activities for a 5-week program.
• Assisted with all students daily tasks and managed incoming phone calls, inquiries and office duties.

Awards/Acknowledgments
• Member of Golden Key International Honors Society at The College of New Jersey (Inducted December
2017)
• Member of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honor Society at The College of New Jersey (Inducted
Spring 2017)
• Vice President of Service in Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Warren County Community College
• Received the NJ STARS scholarship