Curriculum Vitae
Christian Smith
01926-850537
(m)07531-130258
39 Watling Road
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2HS
Highlights of Teaching Experience
Currently teaching undergraduate modules in the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies at The University of Warwick.
Postgraduate Award in Introduction to Academic and Professional Practice, University of Warwick, 2011.
Seminar in teaching university-level psychology, CSULA, Winter, Spring, Summer Quarters 1992.
Taught Introduction to Psychology course at CSULA, Spring and Summer Quarters 1992.
Taught anatomy, physiology and massage techniques for 23 years in postsecondary vocational schools, internationally.
Taught English literature, History, Health and Biology in secondary schools for six years.
Education
University of Warwick, English Literature, currently reading for Ph.D. 2009-2012.
Postgraduate Award in Introduction to Academic and Professional Practice, University of Warwick, 2011.
University of Warwick, English Literature. Masters Degree with Distinction. 2008-09.
Santa Monica College, English Literature. 2006 – 2008.
District Intern Program, LAUSD. Education Specialist Credential. 2006.
Masters of Science, Psychology, Cal St. University, Los Angeles 1996.
Bachelors of Science, Kinesiology/Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, 1986.
Massage Therapist, Massage School of Santa Monica, 1986.
Bodymind Integrator, Bodymind Institute, 1989.
Craniosacral Therapist, Upledger Institute, 1985 – 2007 workshops
Work Experience
Tutor, Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies. Modes of Reading Module, 2010- 2011, Modern World Literatures Module 2011 - present. Literature and Psychoanalysis, 2012.
Tutor, Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies. Warwick Writer’s Program. Autumn Term, 2009 to present. Teaching Communicating Science module to third year physics undergraduates and first year Computer Science undergraduates. Tutoring writing skills at Warwick Manufacturing Group.
Tutor, Barker-Smith Tuition. Oct 2008- present. Tuition services for University, A-Levels, GCSE, all Key Stages, multiple subjects.
Special Day Class (Special Needs) Teacher, English Literature, History, Health, Biology. Hollywood High School. 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. 2005 – 2008.
Special Day Class (Special Needs) Teacher, English and Social Sciences. Hollenbeck Middle School, 6th, 7th. and 8th grade. 2002 – 2005.
Owner, Faculty, Massage School of Los Angeles, 2001-2002. Created Vocational Postsecondary School for training in Massage Therapy. Created and taught classes.
Faculty, Forest of Arden Healing Arts, Bodywork Education Program. Teaching Bodywork classes in London. Winter 2009 - present.
Faculty, Massage School of Santa Monica, 1987 – 2001. Created and taught classes at Vocational Postsecondary School for training in MassageTherapy.
Faculty, Bodymind Institute, 1988 – 1992. Taught classes at Institute for training in Bodymind Bodywork.
Psychotherapist, 1988 – present. Serve clients in a bodymind psychology practice. Currently insured and qualified in Bodymind Integration in the UK.
Massage Therapist, 1983 – present. Serve clients in a bodywork practice. Currently insured and qualified in Remedial Massage, Structural Bodywork, Swedish Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Massage, Qigong Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage in the UK
Summer School Teacher, Substitute Teacher, Whittier Union High School District Transition Program. 1985-1987. Taught a Transition Class for Students with Severe Handicaps. Implemented a community-based school and work program for students with autism, cerebral palsy, Down’s Syndrome and mental retardation.
Tests
I have passed the following professional tests for teaching credentials:
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)
Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
District Fluency Exam – Level A, Spanish
Bilingual, Cross-cultural Language and Academic Certificate (BCLAD)
Awards
Chosen to be a member of the 2011-2012 Humanities Research Centre Scholars Group. Funded £3,000
Nominated for Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence (WATE), March 2012.
Awarded Travel Grants for Conferences by Humanities Reserch Fund, 2010-2011, £500 and 2011-2012, £500.
Committees, Memberships
Member, Humanities Research Centre Postgraduate Scholars Group, University of Warwick. 2011-2012.
Member, Modern Language Association, 2012 to present.
Member, International Shakespeare Association, 2010 to present.
Member, British Shakespeare Association, 2010 to present.
Member, Shakespeare Association of America, 2010 to present.
Member, Deutsche Shakespeare-Gesellschaft, 2011 - present.
Member, International Writing Centers Association (IWCA).2012 - present.
Member, Technology Enhanced Learning Forum, University of Warwick. 2012 - present.
Lead Facilitator, Capital Reading Group. University of Warwick. 2009.
Volunteer Mentor, Great Shakespeare Debate, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford-upon-Avon, 2008-9.
Design Team Leader, Social Justice Community, Small Learning Community, Hollywood High School. 2007 – 2008.
Leadership Council, Hollenbeck Middle School, elected Teacher Representative. 2004.
L.E.A.R.N. Council, Walter Reed Middle School, elected Parent Representative, 1995 – 1996
Students Run L.A., Hollenbeck Middle School, Coach, 2003. Prepared students for running the Los Angeles Marathon.
Cesar Chavez Day Committee, Hollenbeck Middle School, 2003. Created, organized and presented Cesar Chavez Gallery Walk.
Languages
English: Fluency in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Spanish: Fluency in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
German: Intermediate level in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
French: Intermediate level in Reading; Basic level in Writing, Speaking and Listening