Carol E. Smith

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Yakima, WA 98901

acpxh1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Communications position with special focus on community service coalitions to

develop effective systems in communication and community leadership.

Current Experiences

Student Differentiation; Intervention Strategies

Cooperative Learning and student engagement, Trio-SSS: Heritage University

Institute: Retaining/graduating indigenous students.

Education Specialist

Yakama Nation Tribal School Oct. 2003 to June 2014 Toppenish, WA

o Advised students on academic requirements for graduation.

o Developed curriculum for High School Literature and Writing regimen.

o Assisted seniors in transition with testing, scholarships, and research.

Heritage College

English Instructor Jan. 1993 to May 2003 Toppenish, WA

o Performed teaching assignments for Division of Arts and Letters.

o Designed writing course curriculum, strategies, and instruction methods.

English Faculty Tutor

Heritage College Jan. 1993 to Dec. 20001 Toppenish, WA

o Supervised, worked with Academic Skills staff and students in composition skills.

o Kept scheduled appointments on a daily basis.

o Undertook projects promoting student confidence and competence.

o Teaching duties: Basic/Academic Composition, Technical Writing, Teaching Methods

Yakima School District

Language Arts Teacher/Substitute Sept. 1968 - June 1973 Yakima, WA

o Designed, taught Language Arts courses/English Department Chairperson

o Supervised student activities, Student Advisor.

o Assisted Secondary instructors in Yakima schools.

Education:

Gonzaga University Spokane, Washington

Masters in Communication and Leadership 2014

Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington

Masters in English Language Learning 1991

Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington

Bachelors in Education 1968