Jim Smith

Experience

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  South Seneca Central School District

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Substitute Teacher

  Coach, Grades K - 12- Developed lesson plans and laboratory activities- Followed and completed lesson plans thoroughly

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  Keshequa Central School District

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Health Teacher, Coach

  Grades 8 and 10- Constructed health curriculum map to become linear with national and state standards- Evaluated students’ grades and class participation to prepare quarterly progress reports; initiate contact with parents to review academic and behavioral issues as necessary- Worked with Keshequa Community Organization to provide healthy opportunities for area youth

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  Southampton Union Free School District

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Special Education Teacher’s Assistant, Coach

  - Directed ELA class, including lesson planning, and developing comprehension activities- Modified lesson comprehension activities for all subject areas- Effectively communicated with colleagues and parents regarding students’ specific needs

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  Ross School

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Physical / Health Educator and Multiple Sport Coach

  - Tailored curriculum for over 150 students to assist them in health education and athletic prowess - Communication and collaboration with parents and faculty members daily- Integrated cultural history, science, and language themes into health and physical education content - Created physical education units with age-appropriate skill development focusing on participation, individual skills, and team play

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  4Front Partners Inc

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2014

  Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer

  - Recruited Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, and responsible for hiring new talent- Leader on developing relationships with products, services and charities affiliates - Active in fundraising efforts, generating new leads with effective follow-up- Prepare investor presentations, present to investors, create business plans and develop financing strategy

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  Sarasota School of Art & Sciences

  Jan 2012 - now

  Substitute Teacher Personal Fitness and General Substitute

  - Execute lessons for all classes grades 6-8- Provide a wide variety of personal fitness instruction utilizing an array of equipment and facilities - Display professionalism attending all non-mandatory faculty and student meetings- Transitioned from previous teacher to myself in the most thoughtful and competent manner possible for students and faculty after his passing