Tucker Smith
Newark
Summary
I am a dedicated educational professional with 19 years of experience teaching middle and high school (9th and 10th) math seeking employment in a private high school setting.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Math Teacher
Odyssey Charter School
08.2019 - Current
- Classroom teacher responsible for implementing district and supplemental curriculum material that address Common Core math standards
- Working directly with co-teachers, team members, and administrative team to plan, modify, and assess student learning
- Maintaining contact with families to address students’ academic, social, and behavior needs
Diving Coach
Red Clay Consolidated School District
11.2006 - Current
- Teaching divers from several public high school swim teams the proper, safe techniques for one meter springboard diving
- Working with swim coaches and athletic directors to promote well rounded student athletes
- During my coaching tenure, Red Clay divers have comprised approximately half of all state divers at the most recent DIAA Swimming and Diving Championship meets and have included several conference and state champions and medal winners
- For the last few seasons, I have assisted several private schools, including Saint Marks, with coaching and providing divers with opportunities to compete.
Math Teacher and Technology Coordinator
Christina School District
08.2007 - 08.2019
- Regular and special education teacher responsible for implementing district and supplemental curriculum material that address Common Core math standards
- Working directly with co-teachers and team members to plan, modify, and assess student learning
- Maintaining contact with families to address students’ academic, social, and behavior needs
- Creation, application, and modification of individual education plans for special education students
- Troubleshooting problems with district hardware (computers, projectors, Smart boards, document cameras, etc.) and software
- Working with administrators and instructional coaches to troubleshoot, prepare, and maintain school’s desktops and laptops for state and district testing
- Participating in technology department’s summer project re-imaging district schools’ desktops and laptops and troubleshooting technology help-desk tickets
- Coordinating the implementation of district’s internet safety program
Probation/Parole Officer
State of Delaware Department of Correction
04.1996 - 12.2006
- Community supervision of criminal defendants sentenced to probation, deferred probation, or conditional release by various Delaware courts and/or the Board of Parole
- Completion of written reports to state criminal courts
- Testifying in state courts in criminal trials, violation of probation hearings, and Parole Board hearings
- Working with local, state, county, and federal law enforcement agencies in the investigation of criminal activity and the apprehension of wanted subjects
- Coordination of treatment plans with various local and state treatment programs
Education
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Wilmington University
Certification
- Highly Qualified Teacher of Elementary Grades K-6
- Highly Qualified Teacher of Middle Level Mathematics Grades 5-8
- Standard Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12
Interests
Enjoy music and play several instruments (guitar, bass, piano), Semi professional photographer who has assisted in shooting several weddings, school and diving team events, and portrait sessions for friends and family, Enjoy team sports and regular exercise
Timeline
Math Teacher
Odyssey Charter School
08.2019 - Current
Math Teacher and Technology Coordinator
Christina School District
08.2007 - 08.2019
Diving Coach
Red Clay Consolidated School District
11.2006 - Current
Probation/Parole Officer
State of Delaware Department of Correction
04.1996 - 12.2006
Master of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Delaware
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Wilmington University