Renee Smith, Med Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina

→ Advise on education technology growth strategy including bilingual content development, UX/UI for both educators and students, and data-driven decision making to improve the product.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

→ The Education Team provided the technology, equipment, and support to create and share Folio, which creates high-quality learning tools in both English and Spanish. → Led the Education Team and drove innovative ed tech growth strategy, supporting clients by creating bilingual content in several subject areas, conducting professional development, and consulting with school districts and educators in the field to accomplish their goals. Collaborated with tech and graphic design teams to develop platform, optimize UX/UI, grow brand awareness, and make data driven decisions. Supported sales team and strategic partnerships with domain expertise and networking opportunities. Expanded reach through presentations at ed tech conferences including SCATA, VSTE, SC EdTech, as well as for potential investment partners.

Wilmington, North Carolina

→ Serve as Board of Directors member for New Hanover Scholars, which awards scholarships to historically marginalized students from various backgrounds, positioning them for a brighter future. → Collaborate with community partners and school staff to create college funding and mentoring support.

→ Support company growth by providing a professional educator’s perspective on early-stage tech tools, applications, content, and services to improve equitable access.

→ Strategically advise on advancing mission to transform technology education and provide underserved communities with a pathway to success. Collaborate with partners and thought leaders to create upward mobility opportunities for community members, establish and maintain key partnerships with education professionals and technical working groups, and support the development and launch of education technology products.

→ True North was dedicated to empowering students and stakeholders in navigating the educational journey by providing educational services (e.g., Ed Tech, Instruction & Curriculum), college advising, and data driven consulting for clients, students, and families. → Facilitated Spanish immersion program for bilingual students/teachers (microschool), taught students of various ages and abilities, facilitated learning pods providing personalized learning experiences. Administered assessments utilizing Woodcock Johnson IV.

→ Educated children and adults in a variety of capacities and for numerous organizations. Taught ESL and developed Spanish immersion model that accommodated bilingual students with personalized curriculum; tutored across disciplines. Taught Health and Wellness in corporate settings, college courses, seminars, and individually. Transitioned clients and continued to grow client-list upon launching True North Consulting in 2016.

→ Taught ACA/College Transfer Success courses focused on improving academic performance and developing study skills. Worked with students to apply for FAFSA, grants, scholarships, and leadership opportunities, leading to increased retention and decreased debt. Covered college policies and culture, learning strategies, major and career exploration, strategic planning, UNC system pathways, articulation agreements and compliance.

→ Taught courses within the Department of University Studies and College of Health and Human Services, and earned the Unsung Hero Award for promoted student success. Collaborated with executive leaders on projects engaging local businesses with first-year UNCW students to develop academic, critical thinking, leadership, and innovative entrepreneurial skills.

→ Taught third grade in Richmond, Virginia according to state standards in a collaborative classroom. Partnered with gifted education and special education teachers to accommodate IEPs.

→ Planned, taught, and assessed developmentally appropriate instructional programs to meet state objectives and individual needs within inclusive classroom. Earned Gifted Education certification.

Master Of Education - Med

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Marketing