Cole Todd Smith is seeking a position in education or within a school district. He has a degree in history and secondary education from Loras College, where he was involved in various extracurricular and service activities. His student teaching and field experience includes placements at several Iowa high schools, where he taught social studies courses. He is looking to utilize his teaching experience and passion for education.

1. Cole Todd Smith
Educational/Teaching Portfolio: http://www.coletoddsmith.weebly.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position within an education-based company or within a school district.
EDUCATION
Loras College,Dubuque,IA
- Class of2014 Majors: History & Secondary Education; All Social Sciences Endorsement
GPA: Cumulative: 3.209; Major: 3.44; Last Two Years:3.46
- Service Learning/Experiential Learning Courses:
o EDU 203 (Teaching for Social Justice)—Observed and taught Hispanic children and adults English
literacy and reading comprehension skills at Benito Juarez High School and Poder Learning Center;
Volunteered with the St. Mark’s afterschool programs in Dubuque Community Schools.
o HIS 443 (Civil War & Reconstruction)—Researched at the National Mississippi RiverMuseumand
the Loras College Archives/Center for Dubuque History to create an exhibit forthe National
Mississippi River Museumon the impact of the Mississippi Riverwithin the Civil War.
o EDU 355 (Special Secondary Methods: Social Studies)—Assisted students with original research
within the Loras College Archives/Center forDubuque History to help thembetter understand the
lifestyles of people during World War One.
- Accomplishments
o HIS 490 (Research Seminar)—culminated in an original research thesistitled “Unity by Harmony:
How FreedomMusic wasused to unite workers in SNCCand invite external audiencesinto the
struggle for equality.”
o EDU 350/350L (General Secondary Methods/Clinical)—Observed and instructed an Advanced
Placement classroom, which included a tiered research project that presented the positive effects of
using tiered instruction within schools.
o HIS 288 (Historical Methods)—Researched at the LorasCollege Archives/Center for Dubuque
History which culminated in an original research paper describing the decline and rise of the Loras
College Football Teamtitled “Resurrecting Dewey: An Analysison how the resurrection of Loras
College Football in the early 1970s had benefitted Loras economically, enrollment-rise, and school-
spirit wise.”
TEACHING/FIELD
West Harrison Community School District,Mondamin, IA
o 9-12 Social Studies Teacher; Director of Social Studies Curriculum (August 2014—February 2015)
 World History, American History, Government, Ethnic/Contemporary Issues, Economics,
Psychology,& World Issues.
 Participated in Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) and Mentoring programs for Teacher
Development; Worked directly with Special Education staff membersto help with student
inclusion within the classroom.
 Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach for Football/ Co-Head Coach forMissouri Valley
High School Wrestling.
Western Dubuque High School,Epworth, IA
o Student Teaching Placement (Spring 2014)
 World History and Psychology as well as working with the Special Education faculty to assist
students with Individual Education Plans (IEP) and tiered instruction
o World History and Psychology observation/instruction (20 hours, Fall 2013)
 World History and Psychology as well as teaching student-centered lessons on Ancient Rome,
Greece, and Abnormal Psychology
Hempstead High School,Dubuque,IA
o US History instruction (5 hours, Fall 2013)
 World War I in Dubuque case study project and 1920’s stock market simulation project
o Geography/Global Studies instruction (5 hours, Fall 2013)
 Human Development Index and Good Governance project

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George Washington Carver Academy,Waterloo, IA
o Technology Literacy Workshop (5 hours, January 2013)
 Instructed other teachers on the impact of technology within literacy and reading comprehension
components within the classroom
Benito Juarez High School & Poder Learning Center,Chicago, IL
o Observation and literacy/reading comprehension instruction (10 hours, January 2013)
 Assisted non-English speaking children and adults with English reading and comprehension
skills within everyday tasks
Wahlert Catholic High School,Dubuque, IA
o AP US History observation and professional development (50 hours, Fall 2012)
RELATED WORK
Center for Talented Youth: Civic Leadership Institute:Resident Assistant, Baltimore, MD
o June-July 2014.
o Planning to assist students and staff with planning extra-curricularactivities and tripsthroughout
Baltimore and Washington D.C.
Rochelle Park District Summer Camp: Camp Counselor, Rochelle, IL
o May-August 2010 & May-August 2011; full-time during Summer 2010 & Summer 2011
o Provided care and activities for children and young teenagers. Planned field trips and dealt with finances
within the Summer Camp budget as well.
COMMUNITY
- Dance Marathon,Loras College: Participant—2012-Present
o Assisted in raising over $350,000 for Iowa Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network
- Special Olympics,Loras College: Assistant—Spring 2011, 2012, and 2013
o Assisted the athletes with different activities and the award presentation ceremonies
- St. Marks After-School Program,Dubuque Community Schools, Dubuque, IA: Educator—January 2013
- Loras College Football Big Man Camp,Loras College, Dubuque, IA: Coach—June 2012 & June 2013
o Coached high school linemen on different offensive and defensive line schemes and drills
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
- Loras College Education Department Student ofthe Year,2013-2014
- Loras College Football Team,2010-2013
o Three-year Varsity Letter Winner. Runde,Cody, and Bucko Award Winner, 2014.
- College Activities Board, 2010-2013
o Concert Committee: Handled finances and organization of different concertsfor Loras College
- Student Athletic Advisory Committee,2011-2013
o Organized events with other student-athletes, such asToys for Tots and the Special Olympics
CONTACT
Home: Coletoddsmith88@gmail.com 613 Dennis Street, Rochelle, IL 61068
Cell: (815) 564-8053