Gregory S.

Smith

32714 Flanders street

Farmington, MI 48336
Gregory.smith@farmington.k12.mi.us
(313) 671 6717
Objective: To obtain a position as principal where all children can learn
...Education is a when the curriculum and instruction are inclusive in design and
social process. implementation to accommodate the diversity of learners in a successful
learning environment that is achieved through high expectations, clear goals
Education is and collaboration with parents and educators.
growth. Key Qualifications
Experienced Educator qualified in the following areas:
Education is, not
a preparation for
life; education is
life itself...
John Dewey

...The only
person who is
educated is the

Planning and instructing core subject areas according to Michigan

State Standards and Common Core.

Implementing a wide variety of teaching styles, and motivational

strategies to engage students in active learning.

Mobilizing teams to use student discipline information for

planning and evaluating programs

Implementing technology as it relates to curriculum.

Researching and applying instructional best practices.

Providing a well - managed class, that is safe and conducive for

the success of all students.

Encouraging and promoting parental and community involvement

in the educational process.

one who has

learned how to
learn-and
change...
Unknown

...The mediocre
teacher tells.
The good
teacher explains.

Engaging faculty in professional development activities to

improve teacher leadership effectiveness.
Education
Education Specialist Oakland University, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Concentration: Educational Leadership
Expected date of completion: Spring 2016
Masters in Education Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Concentration: Special Education
K-12 Emotionally Impaired, Learning Disabled
Bachelor of Science Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
Major : Elementary Language Arts Education
Certified: K-5 All Subjects
K-8 Self-Contained

The superior

Computer Skills

Software (IBM and MAC platforms): Microsoft XP, WordPerfect,

demonstrates.
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Proficient in using both PC and Mac computers

The great

Pearson Inform, Novel and MiStar

teacher

Atlas Rubicon

I-observe
inspires.
teacher

William Ward

The object of
education is to
prepare the
young to
educate
themselves
throughout their
lives.

Employment
Assistant Principal, September 2014 Present
Power Upper Elementary, Farmington Hills, MI
Provide leadership for the planning and management of the total
instructional program of the school.
Supervise and evaluate personnel assigned to the school.
Support the Principal to administer, manage, and supervise the
operation of the school.
Support the Principal to establish a culture of high expectations for
both academics and behavior.
Maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, school
volunteers, business partners, and other related agencies.
Keep current on legal, financial, and educational reform initiatives.
Embrace diversity to engage all stakeholders in the school
community.
Support the implementation of change initiatives.

Summer School Supervisor, Summer 2012

Robert M.
Present
Hutchinson
Farmington Public Schools, Farmington Hills, MI
Coordinated and Implemented staff training and the
opening of summer school meetings
Developed master schedule including staffing assignments
The greatest
Recruited and hired Certificated and Classified Staff
ability one can
Registered and scheduled students in to summer school
Discipline coordination with outside agencies, i.e. Law
have is the
Enforcement
ability to change
Communicated with parents
Supervised certificated staff and the instructional program
a mindUnknown.

Expectations

Teacher/Coordinator Emotionally Impaired,

serve as the August 2012- 2014
Dunckel Middle School, Farmington Hills, MI
lantern when all
Taught core content in self contained classroom
other lights go
Responsible for creating lesson plans to accommodate
out.
students whose skills range from 6-12th grade level skills.
Responsible for transitioning students back into general
Unknown
education environment.
Responsible for helping students to develop life, social,
emotional, and academic skills
Assisted students in changing non-academic behaviors which
interfere with school performance
Maintained legal compliance in all aspects: writing IEPs,
delivery of services, reporting progress, managing discipline
Consulted with regular classroom teachers, staff, and parents
about needs and services for the student with disabilities.
Worked cooperatively as a team member; worked with parents
and representatives of outside agencies in an appropriate
manner to support learning.
.

Resource Room Teacher/Math, August 20062011 Farmington High

School, Farmington Hills, MI
Responsible for assessing the needs of students using
appropriate diagnostic measures.
Responsible for writing legally compliant Individualized
Education Program plans.
Assisted students in changing non-academic behaviors which
interfere with school performance.
Maintained legal compliance in all aspects: writing IEPs,
delivery of services, reporting progress, managing discipline,
etc
Consulted with regular classroom teachers, staff, and parents
about needs and services for the students with disabilities.
Worked cooperatively as a team member; worked with
parents and representatives of outside agencies in an
appropriate manner to support learning.
Math Committee Member
Third Fifth Grade Math Instructor, September
2003 to August 2006 George Crockett Academy ,
Detroit, MI
Responsible for creating lesson plans for a self-contained third
grade classroom.

Responsible for integrating technology to help improve

students comprehension and fluency in reading.
Served as the director for the Boys to Men Mentoring
Program.