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ERIC DAWES SMITH M.Ed.5146 Coldwater Canyon # 8Sherman Oaks, CA 91423(773) [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Student Advocate Advanced Research Skills Transition Coach: High School to CollegeParent & Community Involvement Service Learning Coordinator Group Management & SupervisionCollege Planning & Counseling (University of Illinois)
PBIS FacilitatorCurriculum Development
Multi-cultural Program DeveloperCommunications & Problem Solving
Staff Professional Development Teaching & Mentoring Leadership Skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FUSION ACADEMY AND LEARNING CENTER Present
Currently: Teacher/Mentor (Woodland Hills, California – Warner Center)Teach English and Social Sciences (6-12)Senior Cohort Chairperson
The emphasis is geared toward one-to-one learning. Students are uniquely matched the teaching professionals to assist them with their transition To college and beyond
URBAN PREP CHARTER ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN 2006-2011Chicago Illinois:Social Studies Department ChairpersonA.P. Language & Composition/ Department Chair/ World LiteratureTeam lead & Curriculum Development
Plan and implement new English curricula as a part of the founding teaching staff. Work with the University of Chicago (USI) network for professional development and growth. Provide mentor for 20 students in an advisory setting.
Developed a school wide literacy program Implemented Sophomore curricula for sophomore backward design Co-developed curriculum mapping for 10th grade students Member of the Instructional Support Team Pride Leader of the year (four years in a row) Student leadership and development
CHAMPAIGN UNIT 4, Champaign, IL 2005-2006Assistant Principal- Columbia Center Middle and High School Alternative Program
Assist the Principal and other school personnel in carrying out daily school duties and responsibilities, including building supervision and working with faculty aides. Assist the Principal with school-wide data collection and assessment of student achievement. Help prepare for and take a leadership role in working with faculty and committee meetings and assistance with development and implementation of curriculum and student-centered teaching strategies.
Established Latino/a mentor and tutors for activities in-school and after-school programs. Created Job Shadowing and Career Opportunities for middle and high school students. Organized School Professional Development for Novice Staff
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO, Chicago, IL 1998-Summer 2003Social Studies Teacher – Mount Carmel High School
Responsible for transition and mentoring programs for incoming freshman Managed all classroom instruction that included methods and assessment Reinforced students critical thinking skills as it relates to class curriculum with real world connection Assisted in the development of grant proposal for young male prevention program
EDUCATIONM.Ed. Educational Organizational & Leadership, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL,
Type 75 (general administrative) certificate for Illinois Fall 2004-Spring2005, GPA: 3.84/4.0 CERTICICATE: Type 75 (#2187562)
B.A. Secondary Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN,Certification in grade 6-12Main area of study: Government, Economics, and Sociology, United States HistoryFall 1990-Spring 1995
School & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTChairperson for Senior Cohort WCFall Lead Sat/ACT Prep (fall) WCDebate Coach in collaboration with the Urban Debate League, Chicago08-09 Executive Director of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated (Gamma Rho Lambda Chapter)Graduate Counselor, Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) – 2005Swimming Coach and Activities Coordinator, Gary and Mount Carmel High School; 1997-2003