Raven L. Smith
Stonecrest,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering inclusive learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
6th-8th Grade: In-person Tutor
Applerouth Tutoring
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Public School
- Tutored diverse groups of 13 students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Provided homework assistance for using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Owner/Tutor
More Math, Por Favor LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Remote Learning
- Creator, owner and operator of K- College level mathematics tutoring program
- MMPF has served over 30 learners in virtual capacity
- Program focuses on supporting learners with math confidence, sense-making, and study skills in online environment
6th Grade Math Teacher
Mason Creek Middle School
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Public School
- Math instruction, assessment and learning with 90+ students
- Weekly collaborative meetings with other middle school math teachers
- Leading monthly 'Data Talks' for the 6th grade math team, including analysis of data from instruction, assessment and goal setting
Data Processing Specialist, Team Lead
Workforce Opportunity Services/Alight Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Analyze 500+ government documents daily to accurately obtain and transfer data to different systems
- Execute processing functions while upholding quality standards utilizing wide range of applications
- Conduct research, assessing errors and determining preventative measures
- Lead team of 11 conducting team training sessions, assigning tasks to team members and reviewing their work
6th Grade Math Teacher/Team Lead
KIPP Ways Academy
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: Charter School
- Teaching 6th grade level mathematics to 100+ students utilizing technology platforms to include Zoom, Nearpod, Zearn, Illuminate
- High needs school
- Collaborating and leading team of four 6th grade teachers
6th/8th Grade Math Teacher
Jere Baxter Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Urban School
- Co-teaching 65+ students in high needs, multilingual school
- Observing instruction, teacher planning time, and student sense-making around Mathematics
6th - 9th Grade Math Teacher
Gateway Academy
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Private School
- Teaching Mathematics in a 1-on-1 setting to students who are gifted, have special education needs, and/or becoming proficient in English to 10+ students
8th Grade English Teacher
Januario Pedro Secondary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Rural School
- Taught English as a second language to 1,200+ students in rural Mozambique
- Rural School
- Science/Math Club Co-Facilitator
- English Theater Facilitator
Education
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - Secondary Education 6- 12 Mathematics
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Nashville, TN05.2020
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - Mathematics
SPELMAN COLLEGE
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Skills
- Multilingualism in the math classroom
- Increasing teacher retention, particularly diverse teachers
- Improving educational systems in low-income/low-resource countries
- Student-teacher relationship building
Research Experience
- Bush or Gore: A mathematical look at the 2000 presidential election, Spelman College, 2014 - 2015
- Using the Greedy Coloring Algorithm to minimize aircraft usage in the U.S., Spelman College, 2013 - 2014
- Pascal's Triangle: Patterns, Principles and Concepts, Spelman College, 2013
Languages
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
6th-8th Grade: In-person Tutor
Applerouth Tutoring
10.2024 - Current
6th Grade Math Teacher
Mason Creek Middle School
07.2023 - 05.2024
Data Processing Specialist, Team Lead
Workforce Opportunity Services/Alight Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
6th Grade Math Teacher/Team Lead
KIPP Ways Academy
07.2020 - 10.2021
6th - 9th Grade Math Teacher
Gateway Academy
03.2019 - 06.2019
Owner/Tutor
More Math, Por Favor LLC
01.2019 - Current
6th/8th Grade Math Teacher
Jere Baxter Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2020
8th Grade English Teacher
Januario Pedro Secondary School
01.2015 - 01.2017
MASTERS OF EDUCATION - Secondary Education 6- 12 Mathematics
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - Mathematics
SPELMAN COLLEGE
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