Holly Smith
Goodlettsville
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Sumner County Schools, recognized for exceptional classroom management and relationship building. Skilled in lesson planning and behavior modeling, I foster engaging learning environments that promote student success. Committed to enhancing academic and social development through innovative teaching strategies and positive reinforcement.
Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Sumner County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
Preschool Teacher Leader
Long Hollow Church
08.2012 - 09.2024
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted and supervised 14-16 children through entire school day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Education
Volstate Community College
Gallatin, TN08-2025
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN12-2008
High School Diploma -
Beech Highschool
Hendersonville, TN05-2002
Skills
- Lecturing and teaching
- Group instruction
- Classroom management
- Elementary education
- Behavior modeling
- Classroom organization
- Parent communication
- Lesson planning
- Health and safety
- Positive reinforcement
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Sumner County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Preschool Teacher Leader
Long Hollow Church
08.2012 - 09.2024
Volstate Community College
Pellissippi State Community College
High School Diploma -
Beech Highschool
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