Christopher Smith
Point Pleasant,WV
Summary
Dynamic professional with over 30 years of experience working with children, including as a CPSW at Kanawha County DoHS. Proven expertise in case management and effective communication, adept at handling diverse caseloads. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail have led to successful outcomes in court documentation and client support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
CPSW
Kanawha County DoHS
Charleston, WV
08.2024 - Current
- Went through Federally mandated training from August 2024 through December 2024
- Have taken the state safety driver's course
- Currently have a caseload of 22 case files and 37 children to see monthly
- Can do court summaries, case plans, PPR's and other documentation needed for clients
Science Instructor
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Taught Biology 114 (Principles of Biology); Biology 112 (Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology) and NSC 203 (Physical Geology)
- Created a material for each class, including all Power points and lectures, handouts, some lab material, quizzes and all exams
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives
- Demonstrated positive and effective feedback to and from students to enhance the learning atmosphere
- Used diversified teaching techniques and learning tools which helped students with differing ability levels and learning modalities
- Ensured the safety and protection of all students in the equipment and other facilities in laboratory by giving clear and precise instructions
Owner/Operator
Xtreme Cheernastics Tumbling Center
Wellston, Ohio
08.2006 - 12.2019
- Directed all programs within XCTC (gymnastic, tumbling, all-star cheerleading)
- Trained all staff on safety procedures, spotting techniques, and how to verbally teach each skill to the student athletes
- Administered daily operations to ensure policies were adhered to by staff
- Cultivated strong business relationships with customers
- Performed all marketing analysis to successfully boost the business
- Created all competition routines and music for all-star cheer teams
- Created and required from all coaches an atmosphere conducive to learning for all student athletes
- Required all staff to be AACCA and/or USASF certified
- Won several national all-star cheerleading titles
Substitute Teacher
Gallia, Jackson and Vinton
, OH
08.2008 - 05.2019
- Substituted in most grades 1st through 12th
- Substituted in most areas of academia
Head Tumbling Instructor
River Cities Cheerleading
Gallipolis, OH
05.2000 - 08.2004
- Aided in the hire of new tumbling instructors
- Taught all levels of all-star cheer tumbling (levels 1-5)
- USASF certified (levels 1-5)
- Trained all coaching staff on the particulars of spotting and teaching each skill in a clear and precise manner to all student athletes
Enviromental Specialist
ACRT
Akron, OH
09.1999 - 04.2001
- Worked closely with AEP/Mountaineer Gas line clearance crews
- Used may and grid systems to determine areas needed to be cleared/trimmed for right-of-way maintenance
- Surveyed properties for right-of-way clearance
- Worked in and around high voltage lines and towers as well as utility poles to customer service lines
Lab Technician
Kanawha River Terminals
Ceredo, WV
02.1997 - 04.1997
- Performed basic chemistry test on different materials
- Used the Bomb Calorimeter to determine BTU of certain materials
- Performed laboratory tests on coal, jet fuel, petroleum, natural gas, among many other materials that could be placed into a local city dump
- Performed on-site testing of coal at mine sites as well as barges and trains
Education
Master - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Major Biology Minor Chemistry
Marshall University
Huntington, WV04-1997
Skills
- Very competent with Microsoft word, excel, spreadsheets
- Very competent with PATH
- Can type an average of 50-60 words a minute
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Worked with children for over 30 years
- Team collaboration
- Adapts to different environments and situations
- Case management
- Court documentation
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
Timeline
CPSW
Kanawha County DoHS
08.2024 - Current
Science Instructor
University of Rio Grande
08.2019 - 07.2021
Substitute Teacher
Gallia, Jackson and Vinton
08.2008 - 05.2019
Owner/Operator
Xtreme Cheernastics Tumbling Center
08.2006 - 12.2019
Head Tumbling Instructor
River Cities Cheerleading
05.2000 - 08.2004
Enviromental Specialist
ACRT
09.1999 - 04.2001
Lab Technician
Kanawha River Terminals
02.1997 - 04.1997
Master - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Major Biology Minor Chemistry
Marshall University
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