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Douglas Smith

Lee's Summit

Summary

Dedicated Industrial Arts Teacher with over 25 years of experience in curriculum development and project supervision. Expert in creating hands-on lessons that prioritize safety and promote student engagement, driving measurable improvements in student outcomes.

Overview

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1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Arts Teacher

LSR7
Lee's Summit
08.2000 - 08.2026
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for hands-on industrial arts projects to enhance student learning.
  • Instructed students on safe tool usage and workshop procedures to ensure safety compliance.
  • Facilitated collaborative group projects, promoting teamwork skills among students.
  • Organized materials and resources to optimize classroom management and efficiency.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Provided guidance to students on best practices for using tools, machinery, materials, and processes.
  • Monitored the maintenance of equipment used in classrooms such as lathes and drill presses.
  • Selected and obtained materials and supplies to prepare for classroom instruction.
  • Organized and supervised student projects.
  • Collaborated with school administration and staff as a Site Base Team Member from 2010 to 2026 to improve educational practices.
  • Served as a SKILLS USA Advisor from 2023 to 2026, guiding students in vocational skills development and competition preparation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education Industrial Arts & Technology K-12

University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO
12-1996

Master of Education - Technology Education

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05-2001

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Safety compliance
  • Workshop maintenance
  • Classroom management
  • Curriculum development
  • Project supervision
  • Time management

Certification

  • Industrial Arts Educator K-12 2007
  • Career Technical Educator-Machine Technology 2009
  • Stop the Bleed 2024-2025

Timeline

Industrial Arts Teacher

LSR7
08.2000 - 08.2026

Bachelor of Science - Education Industrial Arts & Technology K-12

University of Central Missouri

Master of Education - Technology Education

Lesley University
Douglas Smith