M. Smith Resume
Maureen (Molly) Smith
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching with a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
May 2016
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Sociology, Minor in Spanish
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
May 2006
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
December 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE
4th Grade Teacher
Bay Elementary School, San Lorenzo, CA
August 2018 – June 2019
Taught a diverse group of learners in all major subject areas including English Language Arts, math, science, social studies, and art. Developed a classroom community in which students felt safe, welcome, and willing to take risks. Led students in mindfulness, and yoga practices.
Kindergarten Co-Teacher
Northern Light School, Oakland, CA
December 2016 – June 2018
Co-taught kindergarten students at a private non-profit school. Differentiated instruction to meet all learners’ needs. Created and implemented academic plans for students with skills and abilities that were both below and above grade level. Taught weekly yoga and breathing exercises to second grade students.
Health and Wellness Instructor
Cesar Chavez and Green Oaks Academy / Brentwood Academy, East Palo Alto, CA
August – December 2016 and December 2014 – June 2015
Taught hundreds of students in kindergarten through eighth grade in yoga, breathing, and mindfulness practices. Collaborated with other Health and Wellness Providers to develop curriculum and create best practices for a new program.
Naturalist A-11 Paraprofessional
SFUSD Environmental Science Center, San Francisco, CA
January 2013 – June 2014
Led overnight and day outdoor programs for kindergarten through fifth grade SFUSD elementary school students, focusing on watersheds, coastal ecosystems, and conservation. Taught adult yoga at SFUSD’s Division of Curriculum and Instruction building.
Teacher Naturalist
Caritas Creek Environmental Education Program / Catholic Youth Organization Outdoor Environmental Education Program, Cazadero, CA and Occidental, CA
Spring 2012, September 2010 - May 2011, September 2008 - May 2009, Fall 2006
Developed curriculum and taught outdoor education to diverse groups of fifth through eighth grade students, focusing on character development, scientific investigation, and students’ connection to nature.
Teacher for English Language Learners
Ansim Elementary School, Yeosu, South Korea
September 2009 – September 2010
Taught middle school English Language Learners through role-play, songs, games, and dialogues. Led after school English language classes for second and third graders, utilizing play and hands-on learning as an emphasis for language acquisition.
Environmental Instructor
YMCA’s Camp Marston, Julian, CA
February 2007 - June 2007
Taught outdoor education to fifth and sixth grade students based on California State Science Standards. Led and created challenge course initiatives and character building activities.
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Third Grade Student Teacher
Longfellow Elementary School, San Francisco, CA
August 2015 – December 2015
Supported diverse learners in an urban public school. Designed and led lessons in: reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, and art. Created hands-on learning experiences, studying seeds, pollution, and the Ohlone Native American tribe.
First Grade Student Teacher
New Traditions Elementary School, San Francisco, CA
February 2015 – May 2015
Assisted first grade students’ learning through individual, small group, and whole class instruction. Helped students improve their decoding, comprehension, and fluency skills in reading. Created and led experiential lessons involving conservation and nature exploration in the school garden.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/AED/First-aid Certification, American Heart Association, September 2017
200-hour Yoga Instructor Certificate, Yoga Tree, San Francisco, CA, July 2012
Teaching Yoga to Youth Certificate, Niroga Institute, Berkeley, CA, June 2012
Maureen (Molly) Smith
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching with a Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
May 2016
Bachelor of Arts
Major in Sociology, Minor in Spanish
University of San Diego, San Diego, CA
May 2006
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
December 2015
WORK EXPERIENCE
4th Grade Teacher
Bay Elementary School, San Lorenzo, CA
August 2018 – June 2019
Taught a diverse group of learners in all major subject areas including English Language Arts, math, science, social studies, and art. Developed a classroom community in which students felt safe, welcome, and willing to take risks. Led students in mindfulness, and yoga practices.
Kindergarten Co-Teacher
Northern Light School, Oakland, CA
December 2016 – June 2018
Co-taught kindergarten students at a private non-profit school. Differentiated instruction to meet all learners’ needs. Created and implemented academic plans for students with skills and abilities that were both below and above grade level. Taught weekly yoga and breathing exercises to second grade students.
Health and Wellness Instructor
Cesar Chavez and Green Oaks Academy / Brentwood Academy, East Palo Alto, CA
August – December 2016 and December 2014 – June 2015
Taught hundreds of students in kindergarten through eighth grade in yoga, breathing, and mindfulness practices. Collaborated with other Health and Wellness Providers to develop curriculum and create best practices for a new program.
Naturalist A-11 Paraprofessional
SFUSD Environmental Science Center, San Francisco, CA
January 2013 – June 2014
Led overnight and day outdoor programs for kindergarten through fifth grade SFUSD elementary school students, focusing on watersheds, coastal ecosystems, and conservation. Taught adult yoga at SFUSD’s Division of Curriculum and Instruction building.
Teacher Naturalist
Caritas Creek Environmental Education Program / Catholic Youth Organization Outdoor Environmental Education Program, Cazadero, CA and Occidental, CA
Spring 2012, September 2010 - May 2011, September 2008 - May 2009, Fall 2006
Developed curriculum and taught outdoor education to diverse groups of fifth through eighth grade students, focusing on character development, scientific investigation, and students’ connection to nature.
Teacher for English Language Learners
Ansim Elementary School, Yeosu, South Korea
September 2009 – September 2010
Taught middle school English Language Learners through role-play, songs, games, and dialogues. Led after school English language classes for second and third graders, utilizing play and hands-on learning as an emphasis for language acquisition.
Environmental Instructor
YMCA’s Camp Marston, Julian, CA
February 2007 - June 2007
Taught outdoor education to fifth and sixth grade students based on California State Science Standards. Led and created challenge course initiatives and character building activities.
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Third Grade Student Teacher
Longfellow Elementary School, San Francisco, CA
August 2015 – December 2015
Supported diverse learners in an urban public school. Designed and led lessons in: reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, and art. Created hands-on learning experiences, studying seeds, pollution, and the Ohlone Native American tribe.
First Grade Student Teacher
New Traditions Elementary School, San Francisco, CA
February 2015 – May 2015
Assisted first grade students’ learning through individual, small group, and whole class instruction. Helped students improve their decoding, comprehension, and fluency skills in reading. Created and led experiential lessons involving conservation and nature exploration in the school garden.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/AED/First-aid Certification, American Heart Association, September 2017
200-hour Yoga Instructor Certificate, Yoga Tree, San Francisco, CA, July 2012
Teaching Yoga to Youth Certificate, Niroga Institute, Berkeley, CA, June 2012