JERICHA RANKIN

EDUCATOR
CONTACT PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Houston, TX Passionately dedicated to the education of a diverse range of students
by establishing a positive and productive learning environment that
713.253.1939 fosters and promotes the academic potential and social well-being of
ALL students
JerichaSmith@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION CLINICAL TEACHER – POE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
January 2018 - May 2018
Bachelor of Science • Participated in planning meetings, faculty meetings, SDMC meetings,
Elementary Education (EC- and PTO events
6) with all-level Special • Interpreted data to differentiate lessons for varying academic
Education (EC-12) performance levels
Houston Baptist University FIELD OBSERVATIONS
2013-2018 • Poe Elementary – Life Skills, Resource (Spring 2017)
• MLK Early Childhood Center – Pre-K (Fall 2016)
• Poe Elementary – 1st grade (Fall 2016)
• Parker Elementary – 4th grade, PPCD, (Spring 2015)
• Outley Elementary – Kindergarten (Fall 2015)
• Condit Elementary – 1st grade (Spring 2014)
SWIM INSTRUCTOR - HOUSTON SWIM CLUB
April 2014 - July 2018
AFFILIATIONS • Taught swimming and safety skills to students ages 4 months-12 years
• Communicated effectively with parents regarding student’s skills,
Phi Mu Fraternity progress, and behavior
Philanthropy Committee PRESCHOOL CAREGIVER- SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
Member November 2011 – August 2014
Social Committee Member • Oversaw the care and wellbeing of children ages 3-6
Slate Committee Member • Guided students through a short lesson including a story, craft, music,
Social Chairman and dramatic play
Director of Harm Reduction
and Prevention
Association of Student CERTIFICATIONS
Educators
Member TEACHING CERTIFICATION
(To be completed by May 2018)
REFERENCES • Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
• Special Education EC-12
Stephanie Burns • Core Subjects EC-6
281.704.8716 • English as a Second Language
Angie Durand
713.320.2579