James Smetana
Science Educator
Louisburg,NC
Summary
Highly qualified Science Teacher with 18 years of experience teaching middle and high school (Biology, Earth Science, STEM, P.E/Health). Generates student enthusiasm for learning through individual connections and motivators. Empowers students through interactive learning, offering fun and educational lessons and exciting science demonstrations.
-Started the wrestling program at Cedar Creek Middle School; 2010.
-Assistant wrestling coach 2014-2016; Rolesville High School
-Head Wrestling coach 2016-2022; Rolesville High School
-Shotput/Discus Coach 2017-2022 ; Rolesville High School
-Brain Game Advisor; 2015-2022; Rolesville High School
-Student Council Advisor, 2016-2022; Rolesville High School
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Science Educator
WCPSS
Rolesville, NC
05.2014 - 06.2022
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Teacher
Franklin County School District
Youngsville, NC
08.2009 - 05.2014
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Thiel College
Greenville, PA 08.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedTimeline
Science Educator
WCPSS
05.2014 - 06.2022
Teacher
Franklin County School District
08.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Thiel College
08.1999 - 05.2003
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