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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
Literature, Writing, Phonics, Reading
Language
German
Other
Study Skills
Science
Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Biology, Nutrition, Botany
Social Studies
Religion, American History, Art History, Government & Politics, World History, European History
Test Prep
GED