RENEE M. SMITH
rm.smith@cms.k12.nc.us
(980)343-1304
EDUCATION
Wingate University
Add-On Masters of Education in School Administration K–12, December 2010
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Masters of Education in Secondary Mathematics, August 2003
State University of New York at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Secondary Education, December 1995
HONORS
Math Club President
Scholarship and Creativity Award
CERTIFICATION
National Board Certification Mathematics Early Adolescence, 2007
New York State Certification in Mathematics, Grades 7-12
North Carolina Certification in Mathematics, Grades 7-12
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS, Charlotte, NC
Title I Professional Development Specialist, March 2010 – present
 Designed, developed, and implemented comprehensive professional development plans such as Differentiation
Academy, Literacy Across Disciplines, Supportive Interaction I, II & III, Math Discourse, and Leadership
Development for all stakeholders such as administrators, Professional Development Middle School Facilitators,
teachers, and support staff.
 Visited Title I classes and school sites to support implementation of strategies learned through professional
development and assisted in planning, co-teaching, and developing professional learning communities.
 Facilitated with the design and participated in development and delivery of professional development for the First
Annual Cultivating Capacity Collaborative 2013 for the Southwest Regional Alliance held at UNCC.
 Involved yearly in the Teacher Summer Institute held at Central Piedmont Community College hosting over
3,000+ teachers.
 Participated in continual education to keep updated on technology and standards.
 Supported high school mathematics teachers by providing feedback from class visits and planning sessions.
NATIONAL TRAINING NETWORK, Charlotte, North Carolina
Algebraic Thinking Trainer, Summers 2005 – 2010
 Trained a hands-on remedial math course called Algebraic Thinking to teachers in public school districts
throughout the United States.
PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL, Charlotte, North Carolina
Mathematics teacher, August 2000 – March 2010
 Developed and taught multileveled classes such as Algebra I, Algebra II/ Trigonometry Honors and Advanced,
and Algebraic Thinking for all grade levels on block scheduling.
 Served as the Prom Coordinator for three years for juniors and seniors held at the Founders Hall.
 Delegated as a Team Leader for the Algebra I and Algebra II teachers.
 Exceeded meeting the goals of the North Carolina Standards every year.
 Served as the School Leadership Team Representative for the Mathematics Department.
 Facilitated the Vesta Club for girls supporting the soccer teams.
 Coached and directed the Lettergirls for football and basketball games.
 Represented the Math Department for the School Leadership Team to help revise the School Improvement Plan.
 Trained and advised students for the College of Charleston Math Competition.
 Represented the Math Team for the Open House Showcase.
 Involved in after school and morning tutoring program for all math levels to help students reach their full
potential in Math.
 Participated in school activities such as sporting events, spirit week, fundraisers, and functions.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, North Carolina
Mathematics Professor, September 2003 – December 2003
 MATH 1100 College Algebra The mathematics course for undergraduates not majoring in mathematics,
engineering, or the physical sciences. Extension of algebraic concepts; includes linear equations and inequalities,
systems of equations, irrational and complex numbers, rational expressions, and polynomial, exponential, and
logarithmic functions.
SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL, Charlotte, North Carolina
Mathematics Teacher, August 1997 – June 2000
 Devised and taught multilevel classes such as Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Math II, and Math III for 7th and 8th grade
students.
 Targeted and taught students for an Extended Day Tutorial Lab Program to enhance their educational growth.
 Created a Math Club, which encouraged students to reach maximum individual success.
 Facilitated a Daily Advisory Group.
 Represented the math department for the Math Vertical Team aligned with the high schools.
 Served as the assistant track coach and cheerleading advisor.
 Joined the School Planning and Management Team and Faculty Advisory Committee to share and learn
innovative ways to implement discipline and new ideas in the classroom.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Professional Tutor, Charlotte, North Carolina
 Created an individual home-based tutorial program for all Math levels.
SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES
Technology Literate
Classroom application of many software programs including: Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator, Algebra
Animator, Geometer Sketchpad, Master Grapher, PLATO Lab, Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Glogster,
Discovery Education