Gena M. Smith
Roswell,NM
Summary
Strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence in the classroom, exceptional communication skills as well as advanced problem-solving and rapport building skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Science Teacher
Roswell Independent School District / Goddard High
08.2000 - Current
- I have been a teacher with RISD for the past 24 years
- Currently teach Honors Chemistry and Forensic Science.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Science Department Head
RISD / Goddard High
08.2022 - Current
- Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
- Led regular meetings with team leaders and front-line staff to convey important operational information and new targets.
- Communicated with heads of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
Student Council Advisor / Prom Coordinator
RISD / Goddard High
08.2004 - Current
- Assisted class officers / leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
- Organized integration of critical leadership competencies into existing student council structure.
- Offered strategic feedback to class officer / leadership teams in effective communication, decision-making, long-term planning.
- Coordinated meetings for team members and facilitated planning of assemblies and school wide events.
- Coordinated logistics for Prom, Homecoming and various other off=site endeavors. Including working with community stakeholders, parents and businesses.
- Mentored and guided to foster proper completion of assigned duties and taking ownership / responsibility.
- Built strong relationships with students through positive attitude and attentive response.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12.2008
Chemistry Courses -
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
Roswell, NM12.2004
Teaching Certification - K-8 And 6-12
College of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM12.1997
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education Services
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.1995
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Peer Mediation
- Time Management
- Team Building
- Organizational Skills
- Leadership Development
- Decision Making
- Records Maintenance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Syllabus Development
- Group Project Coordination
- Problem Solving
Leadership Experience
- Chi Omega GTB/VP ADVISOR; Theta Zeta chapter / ENMU (November 2021- November 2022)
- Chi Omega GM/Ritual ADVISOR; Theta Zeta chapter / ENMU (November 2021- November 2022)
- GR Football Boosters, President, 2018-2020
- GR Football Boosters, Secretary, 2017-2018
- GR Football Boosters, Rock’t Yards chair, 2016-2017
- Assistance League of Chaves County, Las Lianas, 2010 - present (served as President & Secretary, 2 terms each)
- St. Andrews School, Board Member, 2004, 2007 (served as President & Secretary)
- Chi Omega Fraternity, Pi Delta initiate ’92, 1991-1995; Cardinal Cabinet Member, Social Chair, Housese Manager
Affiliations
- B.P.O. Elks Member, Lodge 696, Roswell, NM
- Republican Women of Chaves County Member
- Chi Omega Sorority Alumnae
- Assistance League of Chaves County, Las Lianas
- Chi Omega Sorority 1991 – 1995; Colligate Member
Timeline
Science Department Head
RISD / Goddard High
08.2022 - Current
Student Council Advisor / Prom Coordinator
RISD / Goddard High
08.2004 - Current
Science Teacher
Roswell Independent School District / Goddard High
08.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Grand Canyon University
Chemistry Courses -
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell
Teaching Certification - K-8 And 6-12
College of The Southwest
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Education Services
New Mexico State University
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