Christian Smith

01926-850537
(m)07531-130258
39 Watling Road
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2HS

Education
University of Warwick, English Literature, Ph.D. “Shakespeare’s Influence on Marx, Freud and the Frankfurt School Critical Theorists”. 2013.

University of Warwick, English Literature. Masters Degree with Distinction. 2008-09.

Santa Monica College, English Literature. 2006 – 2008.

Postgraduate Award in Introduction to Academic and Professional Practice,University of Warwick, 2011.

Postgraduate Award in Technology-Enhanced Learning, University of Warwick, 2013.

District Intern Program, Los Angeles Unified School District. 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.

Work Experience

Teaching Fellow, Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies, University of Warwick, 2013 - present.

Tutor, Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies, University of Warwick, 2010-2013.

Tutor, Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies. Warwick Writer’s Program, Academic Writing Program, 2009 to present.

Teacher, Alcester Grammar School, English Dept. Teach English literature and language to Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-level students. Jan- July, 2013.

Tutor, Barker-Smith Tuition. Oct 2008- Dec 2012. 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, 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.

Committees, Memberships, Awards
Nominated, Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence (WATE), March 2012.

Associate Fellow; Higher Education Academy. 2014 to present.

Member, Humanities Research Centre Postgraduate Scholars Group, University of Warwick. 2011-2012. Funded £3000.

Awarded Travel Grants for Conferences by Humanities Research Fund, 2010-2011, £500 and 2011-2012, £500. 2012-2013, £500.

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, Modern Languages Association, 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

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