Saress E. Smith
| WORK EXPERIENCE |
Commonwealth-Parkville School,
Commonwealth High School campus,
San Juan, Puerto Rico
8/1977 - 5/82 and 8/87 - present
Duties:
English Department Coordinator
English and Drama Teacher
Teach regular and advanced levels:
ninth, tenth and eleventh grade.
Drama Club Advisor
Direct and produce plays, revues, the annual Fly-By-Night
and the Spring Musical
Network of Complimentary Schools, Co-Advisor
Responsible for coordinating the visit of students from
participating Network Schools during two weeks in January
each year. Also involved in sending CHS students to
specialized programs at other schools. See Network.
Spelling Bee Pronouncer
Moderate annual spelling bee competitions for regionals
and finals - over 25 years experience.
Middle States Evaluation Team Member
Have served on three teams for Middle States Accreditation
in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands -
also a member of the school's Accreditation for Growth
Committee.
Technology Committee Member
Currently a member of this committee to promote the use of
technology in the school.
American Capital Financial Services, Inc
Houston, Texas
Communications Specialist, Home Office
11/83 - 1/86
Duties included developing and carrying out sales
campaigns as well as daily communications with sales
managers and representatives in the 50 United States.
Contributed to and assisted editing of national sales
newsletter.
Commonwealth High School campus,
San Juan, Puerto Rico
8/1977 - 5/82 and 8/87 - present
Duties:
English Department Coordinator
English and Drama Teacher
Teach regular and advanced levels:
ninth, tenth and eleventh grade.
Drama Club Advisor
Direct and produce plays, revues, the annual Fly-By-Night
and the Spring Musical
Network of Complimentary Schools, Co-Advisor
Responsible for coordinating the visit of students from
participating Network Schools during two weeks in January
each year. Also involved in sending CHS students to
specialized programs at other schools. See Network.
Spelling Bee Pronouncer
Moderate annual spelling bee competitions for regionals
and finals - over 25 years experience.
Middle States Evaluation Team Member
Have served on three teams for Middle States Accreditation
in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands -
also a member of the school's Accreditation for Growth
Committee.
Technology Committee Member
Currently a member of this committee to promote the use of
technology in the school.
American Capital Financial Services, Inc
Houston, Texas
Communications Specialist, Home Office
11/83 - 1/86
Duties included developing and carrying out sales
campaigns as well as daily communications with sales
managers and representatives in the 50 United States.
Contributed to and assisted editing of national sales
newsletter.
| EDUCATION |
University of Phoenix, Online campus
Masters of Arts, Curriculum and Technology
MA Ed., March 2007.
Art Institute of Houston
Graphic Arts Diploma, March 1985.
College of Charleston
BA in Fine Arts, concentration in theatre, May 1977.
Clemson University
BA in English, concentration in Fine Arts and American
Literature, May 1976.
Masters of Arts, Curriculum and Technology
MA Ed., March 2007.
Art Institute of Houston
Graphic Arts Diploma, March 1985.
College of Charleston
BA in Fine Arts, concentration in theatre, May 1977.
Clemson University
BA in English, concentration in Fine Arts and American
Literature, May 1976.
| PERSONAL |
Married, five children. Enjoy reading, theatre, movies, and
technology.
technology.
| SPECIAL SKILLS |
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Technology: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, audio
file manipulation, digital photography. I enjoy applying
technology to my classes.
Licenses: Insurance Broker, Teachers Certification
Technology: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, audio
file manipulation, digital photography. I enjoy applying
technology to my classes.
Licenses: Insurance Broker, Teachers Certification
