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Erik Smith

Tampa,FL

Summary

Education-driven graduate specializing in linguistics and teaching second language acquisition. Passionate about learning new skills, offering years of experience in promoting teamwork within a positive learning environment. Knowledgeable about multilingual communicative skills and working with the public.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS
Tampa, FL
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure a positive learning environment for students.
  • Adapted lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student.

Japanese Language Study Club Officer

University of South Florida Campus Recreation
Tampa, Florida
01.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conceptualized and designed presentations relevant to the field of second language acquisition with the purpose of educating others that have been used in classroom as well as job settings.
  • Discussion-based teaching demos involving the creation of lesson plans, emphasizing student talk time and interaction.
  • Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.

Registered Pharmacy Technician & Immunizer

Publix Super Markets Inc
Land O' Lakes, FL
04.2019 - Current
  • Supervise and train a diverse team of pharmacy technicians at the top
    grossing Publix Pharmacy in Pasco County.
  • Provide personalized assistance to patients by answering questions,
    updating records, and ensuring clarity regarding medications and
    pharmacy services.
  • Administered vaccinations & flu shots to patients in need.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - World Languages & Cultures - Applied Linguistics

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05-2024

Certification

  • TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certificate
  • University of South Florida Japanese Language Certificate

Affiliations

  • Tokyo Kosen Language Exchange - Tokyo National College of Technology - 09/01/2023
  • Tabled at 'Soarin thru Asia' - an event held at the University of South Florida meant to showcase various Asian country's history and culture - 10/01/2023

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

ESS
09.2024 - Current

Japanese Language Study Club Officer

University of South Florida Campus Recreation
01.2023 - 05.2024

Registered Pharmacy Technician & Immunizer

Publix Super Markets Inc
04.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - World Languages & Cultures - Applied Linguistics

University of South Florida
Erik Smith