1. Andrew J. Smith
Contact Information
506 Timberlane East
Apt. C
Lakeland, FL 33801
Email: ajsmith2256@gmail.com
Tel: (770) 820-8904
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English and Intercultural Studies
Southeastern University, 2016
Lakeland, FL
Minor: Spanish
TESOL Certification
Southeastern University, 2016
Union Grove High School
McDonough, GA
Diploma, 2013
Teaching Experience
FIRE English
Southeastern University
2015-2016
Served as a lead teacher for English language learners at Southeastern University;
designed and implemented weekly curriculum (vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening,
reading, and writing) for advanced level students every Tuesday and Thursday evening
for two-hour classes; used meaning-focused techniques, as well as language-focused
instruction, to provide a well-rounded, authentic learning environment; created and
administered achievement tests, homework assignments, and final projects; administered
placement tests, evaluated proficiency levels, identified and drafted intended learning
outcomes; worked in partnership with co-teachers, evaluated teachers in training, and
coordinated with a doctorate level faculty supervisor, Dr. Annette Graves.
TESOL International Internship
Lake Tanganyika Christian College; Bwiti Primary School
Summer of 2016
Interned as a teacher for English language learners at two sites in Tanzania, adult learners
at a college (Kigoma) and primary learners at a local school (Bwiti); created and
implemented lesson plans based off of New Bridges curriculum; taught beginner and
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advanced level adult classes Monday through Friday for four weeks (two-hour and four-
hour classes per day); taught conversational English to third, fourth, fifth, and sixth
graders for two weeks (one-hour classes per grade); created benchmarks and achievement
assessments to evaluate student progress; recorded final grades and provided feedback for
students; administered placement tests and evaluated student proficiency levels; created
and assigned classwork, homework, authentic projects, and quizzes; applied speaking,
listening, reading, and writing methods to create authentic classrooms and experiences.
Employment History
Facilitator; Academic Center for Enrichment
Southeastern University, August – December 2016
Supervisor: Rebecca Williamson; rswilliamson@seu.edu, (863) 667-5254
Tutor and advise Southeastern University students in one-on-one sessions; coordinate
with fellow tutors in group sessions; monitor student progress in recurring sessions; work
on call for walk-in labs in writing and English.
Barista
Starbucks – Lake Miriam, December 2016 – present
Supervisor: Kristy Hodgkins; (603) 401-3232
Prepare hot, cold, and blended coffee beverages and food items; work point of sale
systems (register); work drive-thru window; customer support (stocking and resupply);
consistent customer service relations; coordinate with a team of baristas
Extracurricular Skills and Interests
Cross Country/Track Runner
Union Grove Middle and High School, 2008-2013
Southeastern University, 2013-present
Scholarship athlete, served as team captain for the men’s team
Academic Achievements
Dean’s List, 2014-2016
The Sun Conference All-Academic Team, 2014-2016
NAIA Scholar Athlete, 2014-2016
Most Outstanding Major, 2016
Summa Cum Laude, with highest honors graduate, 2016
Who’s Among Who Students, 2017
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References
Dr. Annette Graves, Coordinator, English and Intercultural Studies
Southeastern University
Tel: (863) 667-5447
Email: nagraves@seu.edu
Kari Seeley, M.Ed. TESOL, Professor
Southeastern University
Email: kariseeley@aol.com
Paul Kurtz, Coach
Southeastern University
Tel: (585) 953-0219
Email: pakurtz@seu.edu