Erin Smith

Experience

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  Self-Employed

  Jan 1986 - now

  Write, edit, and design variety of documents— Design numerous technical summary and photo-relevant presentations, including an Alaska Native Corporation and Bristol Bay Native Corporation annual economic report, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act story synopsis, and several oil, gas, and mineral updates for Bristol Bay Native Corporation, plus edited a Krochina Architects proposal, rewrote an IT website copy for Pacific Rim Graphics, and wrote a banquet script for Alaska Federation of Natives. Created own teaching documents and shared them with department colleagues: calendars, worksheets, quizzes, tests, and other support documents for the various math and piano curriculums, which have been repeatedly requested by other teachers, schools, and even the district. Produced advertisement and leadership documents for women’s organization events and training.  Specialize in technical information; routinely research both scope and details of projects, find underlying organization and then proceed with efficiency and thoroughness to gather information into clear and effective frameworks. Show less  Taught group piano to high school students using self-created curriculum, which encouraged swift progression into song mastery and included music and composer history, theory, and technique. Have taught individual and group piano lessons for all levels, young elementary students through adult, including the organization of numerous recitals featuring student solos and duets involving fellow students, parents, and teacher accompaniments.  Conducted choir rehearsals; coordinated music selection and concerts; increased choir size; initiated wide community involvement during performances; and consistently received standing ovations. Show less

  • Mathematics Tutor

    Jan 1993 - now

  • Professional Writer and Document/Presentation Designer

    Jan 2004 - now

  • Piano Teacher

    Jan 1986 - Jan 2019
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  Kvichak Fisch, LLC

  Jan 1990 - now

  Commercial Fisherman and Accountant

   Manage the finances, both income and expenditures, of family's commercial setnet fishing business with variable annual income; compile and file the taxes; and track the inventory.  Assist in the management and hiring decisions; co-own family business.  Act as crewmember during the main season.  Usual average season catch is 100,000 pounds of Bristol Bay sockeye salmon.

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  Utah State University

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  Mathematics Tutor/Grader/Recitation Leader

   Tutored college students in Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Graded for Advanced Algebra and Elementary Teacher’s Math. Administered and graded Intermediate Algebra quizzes and tests.

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  Hyclone Laboratories

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Engineering Technician

   Problem-solved serum container leakage, processed data, and created design prototypes.

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  Nanwalek Elementary High School

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  High School Mathematics Teacher and Newsletter Editor

   Developed the curriculum and taught Algebra and Geometry in a rural combined classroom.  Created and produced the monthly newsletter for the combined elementary/high school.

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  University of Alaska Fairbanks

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Writing Grader and Teacher

   Graded undergraduate business communication papers, providing extensive written instruction, and taught a business writing class in a remote Alaskan village for the University of Alaska, offered through their Bristol Bay Campus, all while attending my own graduate program and maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

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  Chugiak High School

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  High School Mathematics Teacher

   Taught Algebra and Geometry.  Adhered to mandated curriculum and kept even pacing to maximize comprehension.  Taught from three different classrooms for half the year and maintained organization and seamless flow for students despite the workplace challenge.

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  Bristol Environmental and Engineering Services

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2004

  HR and Database Specialist

   Created and maintained database for company to track shareholder education, certifications, job skills, and job history in order to promote shareholder training and hiring in the region.

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  Gruening Middle School

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Middle School Mathematics Teacher

   Taught Algebra, Geometry, and Math 8. Geometry was geared for highly-advanced students.  Oversaw curriculum develop and organization of all three subjects and shared organization and materials with peers teaching same content.

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  Eagle River High School

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2019

  High School Mathematics and Piano Teacher

   Taught beginning and college-level Algebra and Group Piano.  Curriculum content specialist and document creator: Developed the ASD-mandated content curriculum; planned the tight strategic deployment of units, flexing mid-year as needed for weather crisis and activity schedules; created teaching materials; dispersed resources to the team teaching each subject; and collected feedback afterwards for curriculum improvement—Algebra 2 (10 years, two curriculum changes), Algebra B (11 years, two curriculum changes), Algebra 1 (2 years, two curriculum changes), and Group Piano (4 years, self-created curriculum). Received frequent parent, student, and faculty commendations for skill and professionalism. Anchorage School District committee member: Aligned ASD standards with adopted textbooks and created Academic Plans, Suggested Pacing Guides, Supplemental Lessons and Activities—Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. One of three people hired by the district to create the Understanding and Analyzing Probability and Statistics unit and all its materials (needed for alignment but missing from the adopted textbook). Determined adoption criteria and reviewed final book selections—Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. For math classes: Adhered to mandated curriculum and kept even pacing throughout year to maximize comprehension. Employed use of group quizzes—placing pre-determined group of students together to peer tutor—and large group, self-checking, and individual activities to increase learning. Ran classroom in professional manner with high expectations, yet took time to nurture individuals and their needs. Promoted creative problem-solving, self-accountability, and personal integrity, regarding both content material and personal student situations. For further information re piano class, see Piano Teacher job description. Show less

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  Environmental Management Inc.

  Jan 2021 - now

  Proposal Developer, Technical Writer, Business Manager

  Proposal developer and technical writer for engineering and consulting firm— Coordinate with cross-functional subject matter experts from prime and multiple subcontractors, facilitating targeted, efficient meetings, and edit collected response components and data into one voice. Respond to sources sought and technical proposals—RFP, RFI, RFQ, ITB, IFB, SOL—geared toward addressing the client’s needs from various entities: federal, state, military, municipality, city, Native corporation, for-profit, and non-profit. Created Kanban Board to track and manage proposal/job progress, meeting 100% of notable milestones and submission deliverables, resulting in 60% proposal success. Perform within required competitive proposal paradigms, created new company template, and maintain consistent verbal and visual message throughout content. Conduct site visits, collect research, and complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for various properties, i.e., a historical mine, an Alaska North Slope support service, a trailer park, a health complex, a restaurant, an auto shop and strip mall, multiple grocery/hardware/liquor/gas station configurations, multiple airport support services, multiple retail businesses, and a multi-unit apartment complex. Execute HUD Environmental Reviews and HUD Environmental Assessments, plus all supporting documents for various entities, to ensure NEPA compliance. Develop and restructure existing marketing materials, including capability statements, website framework, and statements of qualifications. Review active jobs with project managers monthly, detailing project status—labor entailed, materials used, analytical reports generated, and any other client needs. Show less