Emily Smitheimer
Elementary Education Teacher
89 Sunflower Ridge Road, South Setauket, NY, 11720
Phone: (631) 806 - 6646
Email: emilysmitheimer18@gmail.com
When I first started applying to college, I was not sure what I was going to study. I had considered a lot of different paths, but education continued to linger in my mind. Growing up, I was always in a classroom whether it be my own or my mom’s. My mom was a 2nd grade special education teacher for over 20 years. I remember going to my mom’s classroom each summer when I was younger to help her organize, clean, and prepare for the upcoming school year. I always had considered being a teacher, but it wasn’t until I began my job as a camp counselor that I realized how much I enjoyed working with children. That is when I decided that I was going to follow in my mom’s footsteps and become an elementary school teacher. Today, education for young learners is one of my main passions.
Education
2018 - 2022
University of South Carolina
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Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
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Magna Cum Laude | GPA: 3.861
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Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Community Service
Teaching
Experience
2022 - 2023
Substitute Teacher
Three Village Central School District
During the 2022-20223 school year, I was a per diem substitute teacher for the Three Village Central School District. Being a substitute teacher allowed me to be in the classroom and practice what I have learned from my student teaching.
2023 - 2024
4th Grade Teacher - General Education
NYC DOE - PS 376 Felisa Rincon De Gautier School of Technology
I taught 4th Grade General Education at PS 376 in Brooklyn, New York for the 2023-2024 school year. In this role, I fostered a welcoming classroom environment with effective classroom management strategies for 32 students. I continuously differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of my students, including those with individualized education plans (IEPs) and English language learners (ELLs). I collaborated with my colleagues and participated in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practices and stay updated on best practices in education.
2024 - Present
5th Grade Teacher - Gifted and Talented
NYC DOE - PS 376 Felisa Rincon De Gautier School of Technology
During the 2024-2025 school year, I taught in a 5th Grade Gifted and Talented position at PS 376 in Brooklyn, New York. In this role, I differentiated instruction to enrich the curriculum to extend my students learning. Our class completed a year-long PBL project that fostered critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. I utilized educational technologies such as Google Classroom, HMH platforms, Epic, and iReady to enhance collaboration and student engagement. I continued to collaborate with my colleagues and participate in professional development sessions.
Work Experience
2022 - Present
School Aged Child Care Assistant
I currently work at the after school program at Mount Elementary School in Three Village Central School District. In this role, I continue to work with elementary children (PreK-6) in a school-like setting. Here, I consistently practice my community building and personal connection skills.
2017 - Present
Three Village Summer Recreation
I have worked at Three Village Summer Recreation as a camp counselor for 6 consecutive summers. As a camp counselor, I gained various skills including but not limited to leadership qualities, relationship building, safety procedures, working alongside others, and time management. I have worked with age groups of 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. Recently, I have been promoted to Lead Counselor for the summer of 2023. My new responsibilities include counselor management, parent communication, problem solving, and community building.
Certifications & Professional Development
2023
New York State Initial Teaching Certification
B-6
I obtained my New York State Initial Teaching Certification in 2023 . I plan on using this certification to fulfill my dream of having my own elementary classroom.
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Childhood Education 1-6 issued March 2023
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Early Childhood B-2 issued August 2023
2023
American Red Cross First Aid Certification
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CPR for adults, children, and infants
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AED set up and execution
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EPIPEN training
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Choking
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Bleeding & tourniquet procedures
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Warning signs for anaphylactic shock, stroke, heart attack, cardiac arrest, hypoglycemia, heat related illnesses
2024-2025 SY
Professional Development
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2024-2025 D32 Literacy Leads
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iReady
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Adobe Express
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Thinking Maps
2023-2024 SY
Professional Development
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Boot-Up (Scratch)
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Science of Reading
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Explicit Instruction
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Move to Improve
Volunteer Experience
2018 - 2022
Relay For Life at the University of South Carolina
I got involved with Relay For Life during my freshman year at the University of South Carolina. Throughout my time with Relay For Life, I stepped into larger leadership roles, ultimately becoming the Director of Finance and Production during my senior year. In this role, I acquired leadership skills such as communication, delegation, public speaking, and organization. Relay For Life at the University of South Carolina is one of the top performing events in the country. I am proud to have led an organization that raises money for a cause as great as the American Cancer Society.
2020
Community Service Ambassador at the University of South Carolina
As a community service ambassador at the University of South Carolina, I volunteered my time to a local animal shelter. Not only was this experience rewarding, but I was able to obtain organizational skills such as filing and storing and communication skills such as working alongside others and following directions.
