Marva Smith
Teacher
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments, student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as a member of a teaching team. Seeking and maintaining a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Virtual Leader Teacher
Granville County Schools
Oxford, NC
09.2022 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery.
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents to support academic and behavioral progress of students.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district and school requirements.
- Fostered physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized student learning.
- Accepted shared responsibility for project-based, interdisciplinary and thematic school initiatives that offered intervention and enrichment opportunities for students.
- Demonstrated understanding of instructional planning and timely delivery paced by standards-based and data-driven instruction that engaged students, incorporated technology, and made learning relevant for learners.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
CTE Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
Cary, NC
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Encouraged students to think independently and develop and express original ideas.
- Adapted teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments.
- Taught specialized subject matter and motivated students to achieve maximum potential.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in the use of online learning materials and technology.
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.
Business/Computer Science Teacher
JF Webb High School
Oxford, NC
08.2015 - 02.2018
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 100 students.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes, and examinations.
- Taught Javascript and HTML coding language according to 6th- 12th graders.
- Used lectures, demonstrations, and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment, and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards, and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Facilitated a computer lab of 27 people from beginner to advanced computer use and designed appropriate and specialized lesson plans.
- Set up computers and networking systems and delivered step-by-step instructions on basic use.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Managed assigned extracurricular activities and sponsored outside activities approved by the school principal to foster the social growth of students.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Finance/Multimedia and Webpage Design Teacher
Granville Online
Oxford, NC
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and coursework.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Planned and incorporated instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology to exhibit an understanding of student learning styles.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill the requirements of the district curriculum program and reflect accommodations and modifications for individual student needs.
- Reviewed and analyzed data to measure and assess student growth aligned to instructional goals and course objectives and adjusted instructional strategies and content delivery.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Professional Tutor
Vance Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Reviewed computer science class material with students to support the discovery of correct answers to problems.
Instructional Designer
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro , NC
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Created curricula, and research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter, and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
Customer Service
Kelly Services, Lincoln Financial Group
Greensboro, NC
08.2011 - 01.2014
- Trained new team members in policies and procedures and offered insight into best ways to manage job tasks and duties.
- Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
- Reduced process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
- Implemented and developed customer service training processes.
- Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records
Education
Masters of Arts - Business Education
North Carolina A&T State University
B.S - Business Management
North Carolina A&T State University
Skills
Curriculum Development
Dependable and Responsible
Planning and Coordination
Attention to Detail
Written Communication
Organization and Time Management
Google Workspace
Software Best Practices
Problem-Solving
Cultural Awareness
Training and Development
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Teambuilding
Self-Motivated
MS Office
Student engagement
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification April 2013
Timeline
Virtual Leader Teacher
Granville County Schools
09.2022 - Current
CTE Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
02.2018 - 09.2022
Business/Computer Science Teacher
JF Webb High School
08.2015 - 02.2018
Finance/Multimedia and Webpage Design Teacher
Granville Online
01.2015 - 06.2016
Professional Tutor
Vance Granville Community College
08.2014 - 01.2015
Instructional Designer
North Carolina A&T State University
01.2014 - 08.2014
Customer Service
Kelly Services, Lincoln Financial Group
08.2011 - 01.2014
Masters of Arts - Business Education
North Carolina A&T State University
B.S - Business Management
North Carolina A&T State University