Julia Smith Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

∙ Lead a team of 2 associate educators creating a collaborative work environment and supporting their growth as educators ∙ Served as the primary point of contact for enrolled families ensuring they are informed of ∙ Developed a fair and collaborative method of creating developmental portfolios that effectively and efficiently communicated children's growth ∙ Conducted conferences with parents to receive feedback and ensure their concerns are addressed compassionately Designed and implemented virtual programming for K -1st grade in partnership with the Smithsonian Associates.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

∙ Created developmentally appropriate weekly lessons plans with a focus on object based learning and encouraging learning through play ∙ Compiled information for developmental portfolios tracking children’s growth ∙ Developed a Behavior Management style with emphasis on what a child’s behavior communicates and helping them meet their demonstrated needs ∙ Served on the Board of Directors Communication Committee fostering communication between the faculty and the Board

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Greater New York City Area

•Conduct tours in the museum with visiting elementary aged school groups and lead a related arts based workshop •Facilitate play and learning for weekly groups of special needs students from Mickey Mantle Schools •Co-teach and develop curriculum for a class of 3-4 year olds focusing on exploration of scientific principals and preschool readiness skills •Teach workshops for children at the Museum’s numerous outreach sites in New York City including arts and health based programming for preschool students

Wellesley Ma

•Created daily art programming including formal lessons, drop in activities and day long media explorations •Organized and maintained the art room space and supplies •Collaborated with other staff to organize program wide art related activities and events for students, such as daily drawing challenges, and a student created mural •Coordinated with numerous Explo offices and instructors to create a gallery of student work at the end of the session

Wellesley Ma

•Developed curriculum for and taught a 3- week figure drawing course and a 1-week jewelry design workshop •Oversaw a group of 20 middle school aged girls as a Residential Adviser •Participated in Educational Professional Development lunches every week with other instructors •Aided with main office duties such as answering phones, delivering messages and other administrative tasks.