Janet Smith
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated educator that values the responsibility of providing an opportunity for the whole student to develop intellectually and socially in an atmosphere that is safe, encouraging and fosters excellence, resilience, and a passion for lifelong learning. Seeking to serve in an administrative or Instructional capacity through maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, teachers and administrative staff.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher/AVID Program Coordinator
Fort Bend ISD
SUGAR LAND, TX
08.2016 - Current
- US History, Falcon Discovery, AVID Instructor
- NJHS Sponsor
- AVID Site Coordinator
- AVID Elective Teacher 7th and 8th Grade, Falcon Discovery Teacher- 6th Grade
- Campus Support/ Small Group Facilitator
- Campus Teacher of Year Semi-finalist 2018 &2019
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement campus goals
Social Studies Instructor/ Team Leader
Leander ISD *Rouse HS
Leander, TX
08.2009 - 05.2016
- Geography and World History Team Lead
- AP Human Geography Instructor
- World History/ AP World History Instructor
- DWEIC Representative
- Rouse Raiders Against Destructive Decisions Sponsor
- Shattered Dreams Program Coordinator
- AVID Site Team Member
- NHS Faculty Council Member
- LISD Continuous Improvement Institute Presenter
- Fostered academic and social development of students through instruction and mentoring
Social Studies Instructor
Leander ISD* Cedar Park HS
Cedar Park, TX
08.2005 - 05.2009
- Geography and Economics Instructor
- Administrative Intern
- Campus Advisory Council Representative
- Site Based Committee Member
- AVID Site Based Team
- World Geography Collaborative Team Leader, Lead Campus Mentor
- Cooperative Teacher-
- Supported Campus Mentor Program as Lead Mentor
- Developed engaging lessons, assessments and district curriculum
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX12.1997
Skills
- Curriculum Writing
- Staff Development
- Educational Support
- Group Tutoring
- State Testing Support
- Student Engagement
- Program Design
- Team Collaboration
- Interactive Learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Diverse Student Populations
- Intervention Strategies
Timeline
Teacher/AVID Program Coordinator
Fort Bend ISD
08.2016 - Current
Social Studies Instructor/ Team Leader
Leander ISD *Rouse HS
08.2009 - 05.2016
Social Studies Instructor
Leander ISD* Cedar Park HS
08.2005 - 05.2009
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas State University
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