Linda Smith Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, GA, US

Atlanta, GA

IM Certified Facilitators undergo a rigorous, application-based qualification process and attend intensive, ongoing trainings to gain mastery in delivering impactful professional learning experiences from the authors of the curriculum. The program reflects the latest research on best practices for supporting ongoing learning for mathematics.

Greater Atlanta Area

Design and deliver professional learning experiences for mathematics educators & mathematics leadersConsult with state Regional Education Service Agencies to support mathematics educators & mathematics leadersDevelop real-world student mathematics tasks and learning experiences for mathematics curriculum providers

Conyers, GA

Co-authored and awarded 2016-2017 GA Governor's Office of Student Achievement IMPACT (Innovative Mathematics through Performance Assessments and Coaching Teachers) grant. Managed entire formative assessment professional learning project with grades 5-9 math teachers, principals, and district leadership. Initial data showed significant student math.

Atlanta, GA

Create district-wide Common Core State Standards Math (CCSSM) units for instructionDesign and deliver face-to-face training for district leaders for implementation of the CCSSM K-12Develop statewide professional learning as a member of the 2014 GA Math Master Teacher CadreProvide national mathematics curriculum feedback as a member of the Achieve 2014.

Atlanta, GA

GaDOE K-12 Committee for selection of Common Core Mathematics ResourcesProject Lead: Summer Academic Academy Mathematics Content and Professional LearningGaDOE K-12 Common Core Mathematics Precision Review TeamNAEP Mathematics State/TUDA Item Review Team, Washington DCCohort 1 Graduate: Urban Mathematics Leadership AcademyProject Lead: GPS Mathematics APS.

Atlanta, GA

Supported school leadership and teachers in instructional best practices and GPS curriculumDesigned and delivered GPS middle grades mathematics professional learning content modulesDesigned train-the-trainer support materials and facilitated sessions for trainers of content modulesCreated data analysis processes to uncover misconceptions and align.

Greater Atlanta Area

Established GPS-based curriculum and instructional best practices in middle grades mathematicsCreated GPS-based electronic grade report system to focus on student strengths by content strandsLed Grades 6 and 7 to double-digit increases in the Exceeds level on the GPS CRCT in mathLead APS PG Atlanta Math Coach: Curriculum & Assessment Team & Data.

Benteen Elementary School, Atlanta GA

Led Math Curriculum & Assessment Team for the redesign of APS/GRAD K-2 and 6-7 curriculaFacilitated and coached teachers in standards-based mathematics reform practices and data analysisWrote/won Financial Literacy Grant and Superintendent’s Grant totaling over $4,700 for BenteenDesigned quarterly PG Math item analysis Excel templates for all GRAD.

Developed and branded new course development methodology, templates, and standardsManaged team of full-time and contract writers and projects to exceed department profit goals International Merit award for Training Publication, 1999 International STC CompetitionDistinguished award for Training Publication, 1998 Atlanta STC CompetitionMerit award for Online.

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Mathematics & Science, 4-8

Activities and Societies: 4.0 GPA Kappa Delta Pi

B.S. Education K-12