Taniece Thompson-Smith

5th Grade Science Teacher @Stafford Elementary School

Abilene, TX, US

Maintains open communication and strong relationships with all stakeholders in order to ensure student success Exemplifies standards of classroom behavior in a fair mannerCultivates classroom environment that focuses on inclusion as well as the academic and social growth of studentsUses district and state standards as well as student data to inform instructionDesigns curriculum and relevant learning trackers to scaffold learning that meets each student at the appropriate zone of proximal development Utilizes Bloom\'s Taxonomy, Content Imperatives and Depth and Complexity to propel students towards expert thinkingCollaborates with grade level partners in order to provide rigorous learning experiences for students where necessaryProvide opportunities for students to reinforce and extend their learning in student led groupsFosters a classroom environment where students learn to hone their learning skills through engaging experience both directly and vicariouslyDesigns and implements professional development workshops for teachers regarding using student data and subject integration to inform instruction