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Hunter Smyth

Auburn

Summary

Social Studies Teacher at Opelika Middle School with experience teaching Civics, Geography, and World History. Experience working with English Language Learners, students with IEPs and 504s, cooperating on teams, and alongside inclusion teachers. Implementation of project-based learning strategies to meet diverse student needs while fostering student engagement and collaborative learning experiences, creating rewarding, engaging, and rigorous experiences for students.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Opelika Middle School
Opelika, AL
08.2022 - Current
  • Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Implemented a range of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote student engagement.
  • Implemented a range of instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and promote student engagement.
  • Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing timely feedback to support academic growth.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects that foster critical thinking and teamwork among students.
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and addressed individual student needs and behavioral concerns promptly.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on curriculum planning and classroom management techniques.

Assistant Football Coach

Opelika Middle School
Opelika, AL
04.2022 - Current

Head Wrestling Coach

Opelika Middle School
Opelika, AL
10.2022 - 01.2026

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Opelika High School
Opelika, AL
01.2022 - 05.2022

Education

Master of Education - Social Science Education

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, AL
08-2026

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences Education

Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama, AL
12-2021

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Project-based learning
  • Experience with English Language Learners / Inclusion Classes
  • Civics, Geography, World History
  • Mentor Teacher 2025 - Present
  • Cooperating Teacher Fall 2025

Timeline

Head Wrestling Coach

Opelika Middle School
10.2022 - 01.2026

7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Opelika Middle School
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Football Coach

Opelika Middle School
04.2022 - Current

Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Opelika High School
01.2022 - 05.2022

Master of Education - Social Science Education

Auburn University

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences Education

Auburn University