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Matthew Smith: Professional Development
Matthew Smith: Professional Development
Matthew Smith: Professional Development
Smith
6426 Loring Drive; Columbia, MD 21045
443-319-5558; matthewssmith17@gmail.com
I am dedicated not only to improving my teaching but also in making sure the education
community in general is always finding new and better ways to reach our students. As a result, I
have worked hard to become a leader in programs I think provide powerful assistance to teachers.
I have been involved with the National Writing Project for the past 2 years as a consultant and
eventually Technology Liaison for the University of Maryland Writing Project. Through this
organization I have taken part in and led many seminars on how to incorporate technology into
the classroom and how to develop as students of our own teaching practices. At my school I have
also served as a Varsity Soccer Coach and a lead encourager for the First Generation College
Bound Program. Below are a handful of the professional development workshops I have helped
develop and present: