Richard Smith
About Me
Introduction:
I am retired from the State of Georgia and SFS. I have worked most of my life and, I have concluded, retirement is boring. I wish to continue teaching because it gives me a sense of purpose, and allows me to put my talents, abilities, and experience to good use, and I have a wealth of experience.
I have over thirty years of teaching and training experience.
I have expierience tutoring a special educational needs student in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
I trained employees for 16 years with the Dept. of Corrections
I taught in public schools for 6 years (grades 4th thru 8th grades) (Ages 8 to 13)
I taught ESL to migrant workers and their children for 5 years at Lane Packing company
I have taught courses in taxes and taxation for SFS for 25 years.
I taught ESL/English to special needs (SEN) students at an intensive training residence.
I am computer literate (Word, Excel, Power Point)
I have experience and certifications in the following areas:
4th grade through grade 12
College level English (levels 1,2, and 3) (Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced)
American and British curriculum
Teaching (Math, Science, History, & English)
TESOL certification
IELTS certification
Conversational English
Speaking and Writing English Effectively
English Vocabulary and Pronunciation
Introduction to Business and Travel English Language Skills
Social English Language Skills
Working with Students with Special Educational Needs
Training Instructor
Smarter Learning – Study Skills
Effective Communication Skills for Teachers
Planning and Development
Briefly, my philosophy concerning education is, “a person may obtain degrees and certificates, however, your education does not end when you graduate. Education never ends.” Employers will expect better than average performance from their employees. I try to impress upon my students, in order to succeed, “learn to learn” and “exceed expectations”.
Education
Alison Education
SEN
May 2014
British Council
IELTS
February 2020
Alison Education
TESOL
April 2014
Georgia College
Criminal Justice
March 1978
Georgia College
Public Administration
March 1992
Experiences
ESL Instructor
Saudi Electronic University
August 2018 to Current
I am responsible for teaching students the English language using Oxford Q-Skills software with lesson plans. I am responsible for grading, maintaining Student records, motivation, and monitoring their progress as well.
Deputy Headmaster
AGPS
June 2019 to August 2019
I was hired to help develop to help develop SEN programs for 100 plus kg - 8th grade schools in Cambodia. The goal was to have one school in every province to help educate the population to be a desirable workforce for prospective manufacturers to relocate from China to Cambodia.
ESL Instructor
QEHC
September 2017 to June 2018
I was responsible for teaching English to students at Hafr Al Batin University, with little or no remedial English skills. I was task with bringing their English skills and abilities up to a high school level and preparing them for college level courses. I was also responsible for grading, and record keeping for my classes.
SEN Instructor
Multinational School of Riyadh
September 2015 to June 2017
I was a private tutor for a family in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I was responsible for attending school with the student, scribing (taking notes) for him, assisting him with home work, and preparing him for test. I helped my student in the subjects of math, English, history, business studies, biology, and other subjects as needed. I also take notes concerning his activities, relationships, and behavior without being too intrusive. The notes are compiled for the learning support staff and the students doctors.
Substitute English Teacher
GKIS (Garden Kids International School)
April 2015 to June 2015
I was a substitute teacher for another teacher on maternity leave in the Dominican Republic. While completing her term I taught 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade English, Language arts, and English Literature.
Training Instructor
SFS
January 1992 to December 2017
I taught employees to analyze data, prepare financial reports, budgets, maintain established relationships and create new ones. I hired, trained, and processed new hires, entered data, and taught tax preparation (personal, business, and corporate tax returns). I am retired from this position.
ESL Instructor
Lane Packing Company
December 2009 to August 2015
I was responsible for teaching adult migrant workers (and their children if it was requested) how to speak, read, write, and understand English. Mr. Lane wants his employees to be able to communicate with him and for them to be able to communicate with him.
Teacher
Bibb ounty
August 1999 to February 2009
I taught 4th and 7th, grade students (ages 8 to 13) in self contained classes. I taught English, Math, Science, Social studies, and other subjects.
General Manager / Trainer
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
November 1997 to June 2003
As Regional Manager I was responsible for hiring, firing, and training of employees to prepare and process personal and business income taxes. I taught classes at the main business office location, and Macon College to business and accounting majors as well as other tax seminars. I was also responsible for developing strategies for increasing sales, marketing and site selection.
SEN Instructor
Napier Ave. Intensive Training Residence
August 1993 to November 1997
I was responsible for teaching (Special Educational needs) patients recently released from institutions the skills to communicate with the general population. I taught them how to use English in social setting and in conversations and the difference between literal and implied English. My job was to bring their understanding and comprehension up to that of a high school graduate.
Training Instructor
Dept. Of Corrections
November 1978 to November 1997
As a training instructor with the Ga. Dept. of Corrections I developed curriculum and taught employees classes in an attempt to keep officers safe and aware of danger. As a senior correctional officer, I also trained newer officers concerning their responsibilities and problems they would face. They learned about managing inmates, maintaining security, standards of safety, sanitation, distribution of mail and medication, and counseling inmates about rules and regulations. I retired from this position.