Suri Smith
154 Maple Street ~ Carrollton, GA 30117
Cell: 770-492-0450 ~ Email: suir.smith@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, University of West Georgia
Double Major in English and Sociology with a minor in Secondary Education
 Anticipated graduation - May 2011
o Cum Laude
o GACE (English 20 & 21) passed August 2010
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Bowdon High School (Bowdon, GA)
January 2011-April 2011, Intern
 Taught 12th grade AP Literature, 12th grade British Literature, and 11th grade AP Language
students. I had the following responsibilities:
o Developing and executing entire British Literature units that teach the skill of literary
analysis in multiple genres (written, spoken, and visual).
o Designing and implementing a unit on Film as Literature
o Working collaboratively with inclusion teachers and students with IEPs
o Constructing rubrics for and grading all work completed by my classes
o Using Infinite Campus to plan assignments, take attendance, and record grades
o Creating a Classroom Management plan
o Planning and Conducting the ELA GHSGT for 11th grade students
o Attending Faculty meetings and teacher work days
Mt. Zion High School (Mt. Zion, GA)
September 2010-November 2010, Student Teacher
 Taught and observed two days a week in an English classroom with 9th, 10th, and 12th grade
students. I had the following responsibilities:
o Co-teaching multiple English classes and independently teaching several lesson plans I
developed for all three grade levels on poetry, drama, and short stories.
o Facilitating classroom management and grading several tests, quizzes, journals, and papers.
o Working closely with inclusion teachers in two classes differentiating assignments.
o Observing and participating in parent-teacher conferences about behavioral issues.
Carrollton Junior High School (Carrollton, GA)
February 2010-April 2010, Student Teacher
 Taught and observed two days a week in an English/Language Arts classroom for 6th and 7th
grade students. I had the following responsibilities:
o Co-teaching several grammar and literature classes and independently creating and teaching
four lesson plans.
o Helping to facilitate classroom management and grading student work for each class.
o Observing required parent-teacher conferences.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
University of West Georgia
August 2009-January 2011, Residential Peer Mentor/ Student Academic Mentor
Suri Smith
154 Maple Street ~ Carrollton, GA 30117
Cell: 770-492-0450 ~ Email: suir.smith@gmail.com
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Worked closely with college freshmen for their first year with the following responsibilities:
o Advising college freshmen about their academic choices and goals
o Giving presentations about various issues (effective learning, extracurricular involvement,
and study skills) to help students achieve those goals.
o Using Map Works data to help students successfully complete their first year
HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Fraternity: January 2010-Present
National Society of Collegiate Scholars member: Spring 2008-Present
Ingram Scholar recipient: Spring 2007-Spring 2011
Dean's List: Fall 2006-Graduation
UWG Honors College: August 2006-Graduation
Army Emergency Relief, G James Ursano Scholarship Recipient: August 2006-July 2010
Delegate to China through International Scholar Laureate Program: Summer 2009
Waring Scholarship Recipient: 2007 & 2008
President of Strozier Hall: Fall 2006-Spring 2007
TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE
Proficient: Microsoft Office, Infinite Campus, Smart/Promethean Board
Working Knowledge: Adobe Publisher and Windows Movie Maker
AFFILIATIONS
PAGE Member: January 2010-Present
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Suri Smith
154 Maple Street ~ Carrollton, GA 30117
Cell: 770-492-0450 ~ Email: suir.smith@gmail.com
16 March 2011
Mr. Scott K. Cowart, Superintendent
Carroll County Schools
164 Independence Dr
Carrollton, GA 30116
Dear Mr. Cowart,
I have considerable interest in becoming an employee of the Carroll County School System.
Throughout my student teaching experience, I have had the pleasure of teaching at two of your schools,
Bowdon High school and Mount Zion High School. During this time, I have observed the dedication
this school system has to providing quality education to each and every student. My familiarity with
this school system, as well as my passion for teaching English in a way that keeps literature relevant
and engaging for all students, would make me a valuable addition to your current faculty.
As a teacher, my instructional goals focus on integrating the academic and the social – ensuring that
literature is never left in the abstract for students. I strive to develop lessons that encourage academic
achievement as well as social growth because I strongly believe that these are crucial components to
success after graduation. For instance, I have developed a classroom management plan I refer to as
“class and community” that makes the students active and responsible members of the classroom
community in preparation for their role in society. In addition, I constantly integrate social skills into
the academic arena through my second major in Anthropology. This additional background enables me
to help students empathize with individuals different from themselves – both inside the classroom and
in society as whole – while continuously relating the information back to the texts we are studying.
Throughout the time I have spent in your schools, I have recognized the importance of community in
the educational system of Carroll County. Due to this attentive environment, instruction in Carroll
County remains committed to using a variety of teaching methods to reach each individual. I strongly
believe that this atmosphere works well with my educational goals of creating an environment
conducive to meaningful engagement with texts. That careful attention to individual needs ensures that
students have the chance to become literate and analytical members of society.
Thank you for your willingness to review my enclosed resume. I am honored to be considered for any
positions in your school system. Please contact me, if you have any questions or would like to discuss
my qualifications further.
Sincerely,
Suri Smith
Enclosure