Grace L.

Smith
1464 State Route 819 Greensburg, PA 15601
724-953-2251 | gl.smith@setonhill.edu
EDUCATION

Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education with Special Education, GPA: 3.93, May 2018
Pennsylvania PreKindergarten-4 Certification, Special Education PK-8 Certification
TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teacher, Greater Latrobe School District, Mountain View Elementary, January 2018-May 2018
Student Teacher
 Developed and implemented lesson plans in 1st grade general education and 5th and 6th grade learning support
classrooms with a focus on scaffolding and differentiation to meet the unique needs of diverse learners
 Implemented and scored Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) Assessment
 Communicated closely with a cooperating teacher to identify and monitor student goals and progress
 Integrated various forms of technology within daily lessons to extend student mastery in specific content areas
 Attended faculty meetings and participated in various team building opportunities during and after school
Seton Hill Child Development Center, Seton Hill University, January 2016- May 2018
Assistant Teacher
 Gained first hand experience interacting one-on-one with preschool aged children in a structured environment
 Formed and maintained positive and professional relationships with students and families
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Toyota of Greensburg, Greensburg, PA, May 2016- September 2017

Administrative Assistant/ Communications & Relations Manager
 Gained professional skills while acting as an assistant to the financial and sales departments, planning and
executing community sponsorship events, and managing a budget allotted by the corporation
SeaBase Family Fun Center, Greensburg, PA, September 2012- August 2016
Manager
 Developed and fostered leadership skills while supervising up to 20 employees, ensuring that everyone was on
task and that routines were running efficiently at all times
ACTIVITIES AND HONOR S

Activities; Seton Hill University Education Club, Greensburg, PA, August 2014-May 2018
 Planned and participated in special events taking place at the university and off campus, while working and
coordinating with families and peers inside and outside of the Seton Hill University Community
 Attained membership of Pennsylvania State Education Association
 Attended the 2nd Annual Rock Solid Educators Conference at Slippery Rock University
Honors; Presidential Scholarship, Elizabeth Ann Seton Award, Dean’s List for 8 consecutive semesters
SKILLS

Language; Fluent in French, Training; Mandated Reporter Training through the University of Pittsburgh