Gerald Smith

Experience

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  Xavier University of Louisiana

  Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Administrative Assistant
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  AAAS

  Jun 2011 - now

  Science Teaching Consultant

  As a teaching consultant I work hands on with students ranging from grades 2nd-6th grade on hands-on instruction in the science realm. My instruction has focused on topics such as sports science, oceanography, physical and chemical science, and biology. Alongside AAAS I work to promote the academic interest in science amongst young students.

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  Youth Leadership Foundation

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  Science Teacher

  I worked with boys in grade 3rd to 12th grade in different subject areas of science and promoted hands on experimentation for learning.

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  St. Thomas More Catholic Academy

  Aug 2011 - now

  At St. Thomas More I work as the 5th through 8th Grade science teacher in subjects ranging from biology to physics. Students are met with daily to learn the hands on approach of the STEM realm. As the education specialist I work to develop teaching skills in the classroom to promote differentiated learning and other techniques for new and veteran teachers.As the lead teacher at St. Thomas More, I work alongside a middle school team of instructors that foster character through our housing system. Students are arranged in house with teachers acting as house deans to develop character and catholic faith building. These houses are based on key cardinal virtues and led by the faith of particular saints of the catholic religion. Show less

  • Science Teacher/Education Specialist

    Jun 2011 - now

  • Math Teacher

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
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  St. Thomas More Catholic School

  Aug 2014 - now

  Education Specialist

  As the Education Specialist I work hands on with new and veteran teachers to develop curriculum and differentiated instructions for students of varying educational backgrounds. Throughout the academic year I develop professional development seminars to address student behavior, academic strategies and other varying educational topics.

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  EF Education First

  Sept 2014 - now

  Group Leader

  I work via EF to provide urban area students with the taste of international travel. In the summer of 2015 I'll be embarking on my first international tour with 15 students from St. Thomas More Catholic Academy. We look forward to various other trips as well including a tour of London, Paris, Barcelona, and Rome in 2016.

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  Bishop McNamara High School

  Aug 2016 - now

  AP Chemistry and Physics Teacher

  At a Holy Cross Institution, working to promote the academic success of students in the area of science, mainly physics and advanced placement/college prep chemistry. Developing students of immense character both mentally and spiritually.

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  Youth Leadership Foundation

  May 2017 - now

  Academic Dean

  As academic dean for the Tenley Achievement Program I spend the summer training teachers to promote character development an academic skills in boys ranging from grades 3rd to 8th. Working alongside a summer head staff, as academic dean I develop the academic rigor and goals of the curriculum for TAP.