Adam Smith
Covington,GA
Summary
A dedicated and empathetic Georgia certified educator with over five years of experience in enhancing student engagement and classroom management. Skilled in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic and inclusive lesson plans. Proven ability to lead sport teams to multiple regional and county championships, excelling in both educational and athletic coaching roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle Grades Educator
Cedar Grove Middle School
08.2021 - Current
- Attentive and adaptable Middle-Grade English Teacher skilled in using empathy and other emotional intelligence skills to effectively manage classroom behavior
- Leverages student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address students’ strengths and weaknesses
- Identify and respond to child behavioral issues, and report concerns to leadership
- Communicate with parents
- Maintain accurate program records such as attendance and incident reports.
Middle Grades Educator
Mercer Middle School
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Attentive and adaptable Middle-Grade English Teacher skilled in using empathy and other emotional intelligence skills to effectively manage classroom behavior
- Leverages student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address students’ strengths and weaknesses
- Identify and respond to child behavioral issues, and report concerns to leadership
- Communicate with parents
- Maintain accurate program records such as attendance and incident reports.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades Education
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.2023
Bachelor of English in Education - English Literature
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
North Clayton High School
Riverdale, GA05.2014
Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of standards-based curricula and instructional strategies
- Strong Presentation, Communication, and Planning skills
- Mentoring
- Cognitive Coaching
- Exceptional Written and Verbal Communicator
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Organizational Development
- Problem Solving and Conflict resolution
- Mediator
- Team Building
- Leadership
- Sports Coaching
- Activity planning and Oversight
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- 2021 Dekalb County Middle School Basketball Championship Winner
- 2022 Dekalb County Middle School Football Region Championship Winner
- 2022 Dekalb County Middle School Football Region 4 Coach of the Year
- 2023 Dekalb County Middle School Football County Championship Winner
- 2023 Dekalb County Middle School Football Coach of the Year
- 2023 AAA Varsity Basketball Assistant Coach
- 2023 AAA Varsity Basketball State Runner Up
- 2024 Cedar Grove High School Varsity Football Assistant Coach
- 2024 Dekalb County Middle School Football Region Championship Winner
- 2024 Dekalb County Middle School Football Region 4 Coach of the Year
- 2024 Dekalb County Middle School Football Championship Winner.
- 2024 Dekalb County Middle School Football Coach of the Year
Coachingexperience
- Head Football Coach, Mercer Middle School, Savannah, GA, 2019, 2020
- Head Basketball Coach, Mercer Middle School Boys, Savannah, GA, 2019, 2020
- Head Football Coach, Cedar Grove Middle School, Decatur, GA, 2021, Present
- Head Basketball Coach, Cedar Grove Middle, Decatur, GA, 2022, 2023
- Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach, Cedar Grove High School, Decatur, GA, 2023, Present
- Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach, Cedar Grove High School, Decatur, GA, 2023
Timeline
Middle Grades Educator
Cedar Grove Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Middle Grades Educator
Mercer Middle School
07.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of English in Education - English Literature
Savannah State University
High School Diploma - undefined
North Clayton High School
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Grades Education
Mercer University
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