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Tara Jill Smith _____________________________________________________________ 20818 North 11^th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85027 623-322-3548 Tjss1976@hotmail.com OBJECTIVE To Secure An Elementary Education Teaching Position SUMMARY ¨ Experienced in working with students of all ages, ability levels and diverse backgrounds ¨ Skilled in the application of the Arizona State Standards and the Arizona Teaching Standards ¨ Possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills ¨ Responsible, dedicated, punctual, team player and a life long learner EDUCATION Arizona State University West, Phoenix, AZ Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Overall GPA: 3.5 ¨ Additional Concentrations: Early Childhood K-3 ¨ Graduation, December 2001 ¨ Honors, Magna Cum Laude ¨ Worked Part/Full Time Paradise Valley Community College Associates of General Studies, Overall GPA 3.2 Associates of Arts, Overall GPA 3.2 ¨ Graduation, May 1999 ¨ Worked Full Time Relevant Experience Fall, 2001 Indian Bend Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ Student Teacher, Grade 2 ¨ Planned and taught individualized lessons in all subject areas to meet Arizona State Standards ¨ Utilized the Spalding Language Program, Scholastic Reading Program and employed various approaches to Math, Science, and Social Studies ¨ Responsible for classroom management, discipline and academic assessment of students ¨ Completed math and reading assessments of students ¨ Developed lessons to challenge all levels of student ability ¨ Kept student records of attendance and academic performance ¨ Met with parents ¨ Attended PTA meetings, District School Board meetings, Inservice meetings and a Kagan workshop ¨ Planned and taught GLOBE an after school program ¨ Skilled in the use of Word, Power Point, Inspiration, Kid Pix, and both Macintosh and IBM computers Spring, 2001 Arrowhead Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ ¨ Practicum Teacher, Grade 2 (Clinton Classroom) ¨ Prepared and taught individualized lessons to meet Arizona State Standards ¨ Taught lessons to explore the six traits of writing ¨ Developed a Desert Unit which included lessons of all subject areas and a classroom management plan ¨ Kept student records of attendance and academic performance Fall 2000 Arizona State University West Child Development Center, Phoenix, AZ ¨ Practicum Teacher, Preschool ¨ Developed techniques of managing preschool children ¨ Developed activities for use in a preschool environment Spring 2000 Arrowhead Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ ¨ Practicum Teacher, Grade 5 ¨ Prepared and taught individualized lessons to meet Arizona State Standards ¨ Demonstrated the application of the Make My Day Program in a classroom setting ¨ Managed classroom ¨ Taught Individualized lessons to meet the Arizona State Standards Fall 1999 Orangedale Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ ¨ Observation, Grade 1 ¨ Instructed in a school with a high turn over rate in a low socio-economic neighborhood ¨ Taught small reading groups and math lessons Employment History April 2000- Present Osco Drug Store 23215 N. Pima Road Scottsdale, AZ 85054 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85054 Position: Hallmark Cards ¨ Assists customers with selection and accepts payments ¨ Maintains accurate inventory and orders merchandise ¨ Stock shelves, set up displays and arranges product for promotions ¨ Resolves any customer complaints ¨ Maintains excellent staff relations January 2000-March 2000 Sams Club 15000 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85024 Position: Photo Developer ¨ Proficient in the use of the photographic developing machine ¨ Resolves any customer complaints April 1998-January 2000 Bank Of America 10075 E. Via Linda Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Position: Teller ¨ Balanced daily cash deposits with speed and efficiency ¨ Demonstrated strong phone skills, expediting challenges customers presented in a professional and concerned manner ¨ Responsible for handling large amounts of cash ¨ Maintained opening and closing procedures January 1996-June 1998 Osco Drug Store 23215 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85055 Position: Hallmark Cards ¨ Assist customers with selection and accepts payments ¨ Maintain accurate inventory and orders merchandise ¨ Stock shelves, set up displays and arranges product for promotions ¨ Resolves any customer complaints. October 1995- January 1996 Price Costco 15255 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale AZ 85024 ¨ Assists customers with selections ¨ Customer Service June 1992- September 1995 Marilynn’s First Mexican Restaurant 12631 N. Tatum Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85032 ¨ Maintain opening and closing procedures, inventory/quality control ¨ Develop a personal customer base while seating tables at a family style restaurant ¨ Maintain excellent staff relations References Mrs. Barbara Eschler Second Grade Teacher Indian Bend Elementary School 3633 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix 85032 (Work) 602-493-6140 (Home) 602-788-3179 Ms. Mari Fernandez Second Grade Teacher Arrowhead Elementary School 3820 E. Nisbet Rd., Phoenix 85032 (Work) 602-493-6050 (Home) 602-787-1454 Mrs. Jane Karp Market Manager Osco Drug Stores 21001 N. Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85054 (Work) 480-419-3921 (Cell) 602-788-9016 Mrs. April Legg 5539 East Janice Way Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (Home) 602-953-9308 (Cell) 602-321-0011

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