Sara Smithback

Background

About Sara Smithback

I am a former chemistry teacher with over five years of experience across NYC public high schools and early career tenure encompassing scientific research and nonprofit program coordination. I am skilled at making complex subjects accessible to students across a spectrum of ability, training teachers, and introducing new teaching methodologies and technology into academic settings. Being an analytical, highly motivated, organized and well-rounded person, I am looking for a position that will allow me to broaden, develop, and improve my skills. I would like to work for a firm that places an emphasis on quality and the development of new and innovative ideas that are focused on change and progress at the global level. My talents would be an asset in clinical or scientific research, science communication, and general facilitation or training. My strengths include planning, organizing, and managing projects (both for students and with colleagues); creating effective solutions and strategies for complex problems or challenges; and using data to evaluate progress. My excellent communication skills allow me to successfully work with a variety of people, across cultures and in diverse environments. Specialties: Organic Chemistry, Organization Project Management, Team Facilitation, Professional Development Design & Presentation, Educational Coaching, Curriculum Design & Development, Project Based Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Action Research, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Restorative Practices