Brittany Marie Smithkort
Master of Arts in Education- Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
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May 2014- August 2016
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Concentration: Literacy Education
Post-Bachelor Teaching Certification- Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
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Received May 2013
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Concentration: Secondary English
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Minor: Spanish
Bachelor of Arts- University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
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Received May 2011
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Concentration: English
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Minor: Global Media Studies (Film)
English Teacher, South Lyon High School (South Lyon, MI)
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August 2013- Present
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Teach English 10, Reading and Writing for the College Bound, and 20th Century Perspectives
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Collaborate with staff members to develop effective and engaging lessons that align with Common Core Standards
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Teach students various aspects of English, including (but not limited to) vocabulary, grammar, writing, and literature
Long-Term Spanish Substitute Teacher, Hartland High School (Hartland, MI)
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April 2013- June 2013
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Taught Spanish I and Spanish II Honors courses
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Composed lessons involving various aspects of the Spanish language: vocabulary, grammar, and culture
Student Teacher, Holt High School (Holt, MI)
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September 2012- April 2013
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Taught English 11 Honors, Film, and Speech courses
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Strived to plan engaging lessons that meet the Common Core Standards
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Gained in-depth experience in classroom management
South Lyon Legislative Debate Team, Co-coach
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September 2013-May 2016
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Worked with debate students, helping them to develop strategies that improve their speech and argumentative skills
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Collaborated with other coach to develop methods to motivate and encourage students during meets and tournaments
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Chaperoned students while at various league events and tournaments
SLHS Film Club, Sponsor
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January 2015- Present
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Head of a film analysis club with students interested in film at South Lyon High School
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Facilitate student discussions regarding a wide variety of films
SLHS SAC Committee, Member
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September 2014- Present
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Committee that meets monthly to collaborate on the curriculum of English 11 and 12 courses
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Representative for Reading and Writing for the College Bound
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RAISE (Reading Apprenticeship) Training
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Cultures of Thinking
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Proficient in Skyward (Online Grading and Attendance System)
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CPR and First Aid