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Duane K. Smith

Duane K. Smith

Nashville,TN

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

AESP Counselor/ Disability Student Service Support Advisor

Fisk University
, TN
08.2024 - Current
  • Register all ADA Accommodation Students for Courses, Advising and Academic Planning
  • Write all excused absences for all Students and proctor ADA Student examinations (When Needed)
  • Advocate for all ADA students at Fisk University
  • Coordinate with Activity Coordinators time and place of activities, events and trips.
  • Attend activities of on behalf of the program
  • Oversee all Service Animals and ADA room applications

Associate Project Director

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
10.2002 - 10.2008
  • Developed and implemented grant funded program, Strengthening instruction in Tennessee Elementary Schools - Focus on Mathematics (SITES-M) in conjunction with the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
  • Competed and secured federal funding for the 'Race to the Top' project
  • Successfully designed, planned, and implemented a two-week summer institute for over 200 participants from partner colleges, universities, and K-12 institutions.
  • Conducted study of undergraduate mathematics curriculum for elementary and middle school teaching majors
  • Analyzed data and made recommendations for curriculum that supported program training objectives
  • Appropriate program budget and prepared financial reports for leadership
  • Organized and facilitated monthly planning and evaluation meetings with three partner schools

Adjunct Professor

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
10.2002 - 10.2008
  • Instructed a combination of 5 classroom and online psychology courses
  • Planned and created lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments
  • Analyzed student data, assessed grades, and reported student learning outcomes
  • Collaborated with colleagues on course curriculum and instructional design

E-Learning Instructor

Faulkner Community College
Bay Minette, AL
08.2004 - 10.2008
  • Instructed course curriculum for 3 classes: Human Growth and Development, General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology

Residence Hall Director

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
08.1995 - 05.2008
  • Provided administrative leadership and strategic direction for collegiate comprehensive student life programs.
  • Supervised, trained, evaluated, and recruited residential staff, assistants, and students
  • Spearheaded all educational, social, and cultural programs within the housing complex
  • Advised and counseled residents with personal, academic, and professional issues while adhering to privacy laws and safety regulations

Case Manager

Mental Health Center, Inc.
Mobile, AL
08.1992 - 07.1995
  • Facilitated client access to community resources to include housing, food, vocational opportunities, and relevant mental health services
  • Coordinated and monitored programs to include comprehensive tracking of client activities in relation to care networks
  • Assisted clients develop goals and treatment plans specific to their area of need
  • Participated in the patient treatment plan and case review with patient care providers

Education

ED. S - Administration & Supervision Higher Education

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
08.2002 - 05.2004

Master of Science - Guidance & Counseling

Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN
08.2000 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies

University of Mobile, Mobile, AL
08.1987 - 05.1989

Summary

I am very proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive the student success and contribute to their academic growth. This prove to be a great asset working with students from all walks of life. Along with being a hardworking and passionate professional with strong organizational skills this also help build a strong team with my co-workers.

Skills

Solution-focused counseling

Academic Counseling

Strong public speaker

Social skills teacher

Academic monitoring

Disability support services (Accommodations, Advocating for student)

Certification

Strong Assessment Certified (Lifetime)

Timeline

AESP Counselor/ Disability Student Service Support Advisor - Fisk University
08.2024 - Current
E-Learning Instructor - Faulkner Community College
08.2004 - 10.2008
Associate Project Director - Tennessee State University
10.2002 - 10.2008
Adjunct Professor - Tennessee State University
10.2002 - 10.2008
Tennessee State University - ED. S, Administration & Supervision Higher Education
08.2002 - 05.2004
Tennessee State University - Master of Science, Guidance & Counseling
08.2000 - 05.2002
Residence Hall Director - Tennessee State University
08.1995 - 05.2008
Case Manager - Mental Health Center, Inc.
08.1992 - 07.1995
University of Mobile - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies
08.1987 - 05.1989

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