Troy Smith
Harrisburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dynamic educator from Central Dauphin School District, excelling in student engagement and curriculum development. Leveraged inquiry-based learning and peer collaboration to enhance academic growth and STEM program participation. Proven track record in fostering environments for social and emotional development, demonstrating significant improvements in student outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Science Teacher
Central Dauphin School District
2013.08 - Current
- Instructed enlightening science classes according to formulated plans and outlines and modified as necessary to achieve learning objectives.
- Identified pupil needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, attitude and learning problems.
- Maintained discipline and order in classroom to enable productive instruction and counseled students and parents on learning and discipline problems.
- Developed learning activities and deployed differentiated science instruction to address various types of learners.
Elementary School Teacher
Central Dauphin School District
2006.08 - 2013.07
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Education
Master of Science - Classroom Technology Education
Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PABachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2006
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Inquiry-based learning
- Multimedia Presentations
- Project-based learning
- Lab Safety Procedures
- Test Proctoring
- Student Records Management
- STEM Programs
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Progress Evaluations
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional planning
- Curriculum Development
Certification
Safe Crisis Management Certified November 2023
Trained to observe and perform SCM techniques during times of crisis in the school setting.
Additional Information
MTSS core team member trained to review school wide data in areas of attendance, behavior and academic needs.
PBIS team member and presenter at the annual PBIS Convention.
Timeline
6th Grade Science Teacher
Central Dauphin School District
2013.08 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Central Dauphin School District
2006.08 - 2013.07
Master of Science - Classroom Technology Education
Wilkes University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Safe Crisis Management Certified November 2023
Trained to observe and perform SCM techniques during times of crisis in the school setting.
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