Zachary Smith
East Bridgewater
Summary
Licensed in both 6-12 History and 5-8 General Science. Dedicated and student-centered educator focused on understanding individual learning needs to deliver engaging and effective, student-driven lessons. Committed to fostering an enjoyable and dynamic classroom environment while ensuring thorough comprehension of the material.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies CIvics Teacher
East Bridgewater School District
East Bridgewater, MA
09.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student comprehension and critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that fostered teamwork and creativity.
7th Grade Science Teacher
East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School
East Bridgewater, MA
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Worked extensively with students via hands-on labs in the classroom.
- Developed and adapted curriculum with co workers to create effective and intriguing lessons and labs.
- Created a welcoming and engaging environment for students to grow educationally and socially.
- Communicated effectively with both parents and students.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School
East Bridgewater, MA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Took on the role as a full-time 7th grade social studies teacher half way through the year.
- Ensured effective and positive parent communication.
- Created, adapted and implemented fun and effective lesson plans that engaged students.
- Developed meaningful relationships with students while effectively managing the classroom.
- Effectively fulfilled the responsibilities of a full time classroom teacher.
Substitute Teacher
Pembroke High School
Pembroke, MA
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Student Teacher Intern
Whitman Hanson Regional High School
Whitman, MA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Stood in for teachers, checking lesson plans to provide consistent teaching to students.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Conferred with a qualified teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Cart Associate
Walmart
Halifax, MA
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Gathered and consolidated carts, freeing up additional cart return spaces.
- Collected carts left in parking areas and returned to retail stores.
- Collected empty carts from grocery patrons and returned to the store to keep the parking lot clear of obstacles.
- Cleared parking lot of litter and foreign debris.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA12-2021
Skills
- Excels with Technology
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Adaptive and Flexible
- Project-based learning
- Student focused
- Team oriented
- Relationship building
Timeline
7th and 8th Grade Social Studies CIvics Teacher
East Bridgewater School District
09.2025 - Current
7th Grade Science Teacher
East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School
08.2023 - 06.2025
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
East Bridgewater Junior Senior High School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Pembroke High School
04.2022 - 01.2023
Student Teacher Intern
Whitman Hanson Regional High School
09.2021 - 12.2021
Cart Associate
Walmart
05.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
Bridgewater State University