Steven Joseph Smyth
San Clemente,CA
Summary
Experienced IB HL (similar to AP) Mathematics teacher who has taught for the last 12 years in a highly academic school in Hong Kong. I have recently relocated to the US with my wife and am a certified G6-12 Mathematics teacher with a Masters in Computer Science.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teacher of AA HL (Similar to AP Stats) Math/Stats
Renaissance College Hong Kong ESF
Ma On Shan, NT
08.2011 - 01.2022
- Coordinated and led T&L of AA Higher Level Mathematics course for approximately 10 years
- Curriculum Project Leader, organizer of off-timetable experiences for students which delivered interdisciplinary educational opportunities
- Highly competent user of technology, including Casio/Ti-nSpire GDCs
- Created multiple resources which encouraged technology use in the classroom, including the use of LEGO MindStorm robots as part of a geometry unit
- Pinoeered and ran a computer coding club
- Wrote and used statistical software to improve student learning within the classroom
- Analyzed school exam data (both internal and external) and wrote reports for management to inform decision making
Teacher of Mathematics
Hiroshima International School
Japan
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Taught all DP Mathematics classes in the school, including the Higher Level Statistics class
- Was the sole member of the Secondary Mathematics department and oversaw the 6-12 Math education and planning
- Performed staff training on the use of GDCs within the Math classroom
Teacher of Mathematics
British International School Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Taught DP Mathematics at all levels
- Successfully completed two whole school timetables
Education
MSc - Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire 09.2017 - 12.2019
PGCE - Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2002 - 06.2003
BSc - Physics
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
- Data Analytics (Python, SQL, Excel etc)
- Competent Coder (Python and Java)
- LEGO MindStorm Robotics
Certification
Ti-nSpire/Casio GDC training, Microsoft and Google Office, Several IB DP/MYP Workshops, Geogebra Training by HKU, Child Protection Certificate
Timeline
MSc - Computer Science
University of Hertfordshire
09.2017 - 12.2019
Teacher of AA HL (Similar to AP Stats) Math/Stats
Renaissance College Hong Kong ESF
08.2011 - 01.2022
Teacher of Mathematics
Hiroshima International School
08.2009 - 08.2011
Teacher of Mathematics
British International School Vietnam
08.2007 - 08.2009
PGCE - Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Newcastle University
09.2002 - 06.2003
BSc - Physics
Newcastle University
09.1999 - 06.2002