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 SMITH




OBJECTIVE:  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



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