EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Current Hawaii State Certified Teacher – Secondary Social Studies
- U.S.A National “Highly Qualified Educator” Certification
- University of Hawaii Graduate School (Manoa, Hawaii) M.A. in Educational Administration. 2005-2009
- Buffalo State College (Buffalo, New York) New York State teaching certification and license in Social Studies (grades 7-12). 2000-2002
- State University of New York at Buffalo (Amherst, New York) B.A. in History. Focus on U.S. and military history. 1996-1999
SPECIALITY
- Social Studies, Language Arts, P.E.
WORKING EXPERIENCES
- St. Paul American School (Clark, Philippines) – Social Studies, English, Psychology 2021-2024
- New Taipei City Public Schools – Guang Fu Elementary School – English and P.E. 2011-2021
- Hawaii Department of Education (Kapolei, HI) – 8th Grade Social Studies/English/P.E. 2003-2011
INTRODUCTION
Mr. Smith has been a professional teacher for over twenty years – working in American and Taiwanese schools. He is constantly striving to motivate students in the classroom. Mr. Smith believes in real-world learning and helpful instruction that create lifelong learners. He enjoys living in Taiwan with his family. He utilizes an American teaching perspective and philosophy that prepare students for universities. Mr. Smith will create challenging, fun, and engaging classes at CTBC International Academy.