Shelley Smith

Mentored youth in multiple capacities within the community and school. Networked and collaborated with community organizers and non-profits. Many years of experience working with youth and being responsible for leading volunteers. Administrative task experience- highly organized with the ability to prioritize. Event and activity planner, willing to do a variety of tasks. StrengthsFinder strengths are empathy, connectedness, communication, input, and belief.

Teacher at Summit Public Schools: Tamalpais (2020-07 – 2026-07)

• Taught 11th grade/AP English Language and Composition
• Mentored a cohort of 17 students for all 4 years of high school, culminating in graduation and each one being accepted into a 4-year college
• Facilitated a cohort of 9th-12th graders in self-directed learning

Teacher at McClymonds High School (2018-08 – 2020-06)

• Taught 11th-grade English and AP Language
• Developed curriculum for ELA 3, Public Speaking and Debate electives, and AP Lang
• Created systems and structures for success in the classroom and to prepare students for college and career

Academic Support Coordinator at Alternatives in Action (2012-10 – 2018-07)

• Coordinated academic support services and conducted leveled literacy interventions
• Maintained awareness of school programs and sat on the Senior Success Team, and managed programming documentation, ensuring that compliance standards were met
• Serve as the AVID Tutorology organizer and facilitator for the site

Tutor & Counselor at College Admissions Counselors (2012-01 – 2012-10)

• Administered pre- and post-tests for high school students
• Developed specialized learning plans for each student based on the pre-test, and tutored each student based on their learning needs
• Conducted CAHSEE Prep sessions and writing workshops

Bachelor's in Social Work – Fresno Pacific University (2010-05)

Minor in Intercultural Studies – Fresno Pacific University (2010-05)

Single-Subject Credential – Holy Names University (2018-06 – 2023-05)

Master's in Education & Mild/Mod SPED – Holy Names University (2018-06 – 2023-05)