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WALTER SMITH

Houston,TX

Summary

I'm a well-organized and motivated employee eager to apply my time management and organizational skills in various educational departments. In addition to being a hardworking and reliable co-worker with strong abilities in communication & professionalism. Being highly proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality allows me to take on new challenges. I also possess a strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills, which aids in me adapting to working effectively,unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

ISS Teacher/Coach

Angleton Independent School District
Angleton, TX
08.2014 - 05.2016
  • Collaborated with parents and guardians on finding solutions that would enable their children's successful return back into the classroom setting.
  • Enforced district, as well as classroom laws regarding educational requirements and expected behavior.
  • Attended court hearings and probation officer meetings related to individual student cases as a representative of the school district.
  • Experimented in time/classroom management vs relationship development from working with students of all backgrounds & educational levels.
  • Organized & scheduled team meetings, new athlete orientation,good sportsmanship,including total respect among ALL athletes and coaching staff.
  • Conducted extra practice sessions & exercise modifications,including warm-up drills, skill development and scrimmage activities to student athletes to avoid strain and/or injury.

Full-Time Substitute Teacher

Friendswood Independent School District
Friendswood, TX
08.2003 - 05.2005
  • Managed and disciplined Middle to High School classrooms during teacher absences throughout the entire district.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication and teaching techniques.
  • Maintained student attendance and assignment records in grade books to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
  • Graded student assignments, exams and discussed results for enrichment, as well as mastery.
  • Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for student maturity and common interests.
  • Successfully tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult objectives & comprehension of subject matter.

Middle School ELA Teacher/Coach

Kandy Stripe Academy
Houston, TX
08.1997 - 05.2003
  • Implemented educational videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage student activity during classroom sessions.
  • Promoted a safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group learning.
  • Assisted students with building long-term life skills for academic, social and emotional development .
  • Created a positive learning environment by using various approaches such as cooperative learning, inquiry-based instruction, and technology-based instruction.
  • Assessed student progress through formative assessments such as quizzes, tests, and open class discussions.
  • Educated students in ELA in Spelling, Grammar and Language Arts through academic developmental & mastery.
  • Developed and implemented complicated practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork through success.
  • Trained athletes in proper usage of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Technology Education

Langston University
Langston, OK
05-1996

Skills

  • Implemented Effective Classroom Discipline
  • Engaged Intervention Support for Students/Athletes
  • Promoted Educational Best Practices
  • Performed Player Evaluations in Various Sports
  • Enhanced Positive Learning Environment
  • Instilled Respect Through Athletic Dept
  • Improved Student Performance Through Enrichment
  • Specialized in Individual and Group Training Sessions
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
  • Proficient in Recognizing Students Skill Development
  • Enforcer of Behavior Management
  • Flexible and Responsible Multi-Tasker
  • Effective Listener
  • Positive Role Model and Mentor

Accomplishments

  • Earned Mr. Langston University 1995-1996
  • Achieved "Who's Who In Colleges/Universities"

Timeline

ISS Teacher/Coach

Angleton Independent School District
08.2014 - 05.2016

Full-Time Substitute Teacher

Friendswood Independent School District
08.2003 - 05.2005

Middle School ELA Teacher/Coach

Kandy Stripe Academy
08.1997 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Technology Education

Langston University

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