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The Master said, Yu, shall I teach you what knowledge is? When you know a thing, to recognize that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to recognize that you do not know it. That is knowledge. Confucius |
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL SMITHOBJECTIVE: I am seeking a position teaching mathematics in an environment where good teaching is valued. HIGHLIGHTS OF WORK EXPERIENCE: 08/06 - PRESENT GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE Ms. Patricia Zrolka, Chair Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Decatur Campus Instructor of Mathematics (full time) Taught Learning Support and freshman level mathematics courses. Held office hours. 08/00 - 08/06 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Professor J.H. Hattingh, Chair Department of Mathematics and Statistics (404) 651-2253 Instructor of Mathematics and Statistics (full time permanent) Taught Learning Support, freshman, and sophomore level mathematics courses. Held office hours. Attended department, college, and university faculty meetings. Student advisement duties. 08/98 - 08/00 GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE Professor Mariam Dittmann, Math/Science Chair, Lawrenceville Campus, (770) 995-6957 Taught Learning Support mathematics, mathematical modeling, precalculus, applied calculus, Calculus I, and Calculus II. All courses taught under semester format. Utilized the TI-83 graphing calculator and Mathematica software to enhance instruction and learning. 04/98 - 06/99 CHATTAHOOCHEE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Ms. Mimi Taylor, Chair, General Studies, (770) 528-4544 Taught developmental math, geometry/trigonometry, and algebraic concepts. All courses taught under quarter format. Tutored developmental math through calculus on a walk-in basis in the Student Success Center Lab. Includes traditional students and adult students. 11/97 - 01/98 FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Chattahoochee High School Dr. Robert E. Burke, Principal, (770) 740-7080 Permanent Substitute 09/97 - 11/97 FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION North Springs High School Mr. Peter F. Zervakos, Principal, (770) 551-2490 Mathematics Teacher Taught Algebra Concepts I and Informal Geometry 09/96 - 08/97 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Learning Support Programs and Student Support Services Cooperative Learning Lab Carol A. Callahan, Instructional Services Coordinator (404) 651-3365 Graduate Lab Assistant Tutored undergraduate students in developmental studies mathematics, college algebra, precalculus, business calculus, and calculus by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Includes students with visual impairment, hearing impairment, specific learning disability or any combination of the three. Also includes older students. 12/96 - 06/97 COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Dr. Judith Patterson, Supervisor, Certified Personnel (770) 426-3395 Substitute teaching in middle schools and high schools. 09/95 - 06/96 GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY School of Mathematics Recitation Instructor Graduate Teaching Assistant Math Lab Taught Calculus I-II and business calculus to undergraduate and graduate students. Includes students with specific learning disability. Presented examples, answered questions, and presented lessons. Administered and graded quizzes, exams, and final exams. Assigned and graded computer projects using Mathematica or Maple. Prepared final quarter averages using Microsoft Excel. Tutored Calculus I-IV and Math for Management I-III on a walk-in basis. 10/94 - 06/95 SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY Learning Resources Center Professor Jeff Orr, Director, (770) 528-7489 Tutored college algebra, trigonometry, calculus, physics, and English on a walk-in basis. Includes older students. 09/93 - 06/95 SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY Mathematics Department Dr. Vinelli, (770) 528-7421 Math Helping Sessions Tutored college algebra, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and differential equations on a walk-in basis. Includes older students. EDUCATION: GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY - PRESENT Currently working on Educational Leadership and ESOL programs GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Educational Policy Studies Concentration: Higher Education Administration August, 2006 Grade Point Average: 3.8/4.0 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Master of Science Degree, Mathematics December, 2000 Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Master of Education Degree, Mathematics Education August, 1997 Grade Point Average: 3.7/4.0 GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY No degrees or programs completed at this institution. SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science Degree, Mathematics June, 1995 Grade Point Average: 4.0/4.0 CERTIFICATION: GEORGIA CERTIFIED Clear Renewable 7-12 Mathematics Gifted In-Field T5 (Master's) Level BACK TO MAIN PAGE |