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Kayleigh Smith
Kayleigh Smith
About Me
A curious mind and an indomitable spirit can accomplish anything they desire. Both can be cultivated through passionate exploration. As a teacher, it is my goal to help you find your path and give you the skills to pursue it, not to tell you what to do. Every student is different and everyone needs a specialized approach to learning. I take pride in helping my students identify their interests and find a path for their interests.
Education
McDaniel 2008-2012 English Major / Education Minor Buffalo State 2015-Present BA in English Literature May 2017 - GPA 4.0 Post Baccalaureate program for Secondary English Education May 2019 - GPA 3.92 Master of Science Secondary English Education - currently enrolled GPA 3.92
Teaching Experience
Buffalo Public Schools - Substitute Teacher 2016-Present Long-term substitute at 053 Community School for 7th/8th grade science Tapestry Charter Schools - Substitute teacher 2018-Present Unit Leader - YMCA Summer camp 2019 Responsible for activity and curriculum creation for all age groups.
Interests
Skills: Knitting, sewing, gardening, plant identification, camping and wilderness survival, cooking. Interests: anthropology, weight-lifting, fitness, astronomy, sustainable living and design, permaculture, bee-keeping, ecology, critical theory, sociology, religion (all). When I'm not working as a substitute or taking graduate classes I'm usually at the gym, exploring urban landscapes with my pooch, reading, or crafting something.
I love teaching and explaining science at every level!
Subjects
English
Writing, Literature, Reading, Phonics
Language
German
Other
Study Skills
Science
Biology, Nutrition, Botany, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology
Social Studies
Government & Politics, World History, European History, Religion, Art History, American History
Test Prep
GED