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Alton W. Smith

Alton W. Smith. E-Portfolio May 2010. Introduction.

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Alton W. Smith

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  1. Alton W. Smith E-Portfolio May 2010

  2. Introduction I am interested in a position as an administrator with Baltimore City Community College. Currently, I am a Professor in the Technology Division of the College. Lifelong learning is my passion and to share and promote it with others is my goal. My professional experience with the College and my doctorate in Community College Leadership make me an excellent candidate for the position.

  3. Individual Career Goals • To be a more effective professor • To remain current with technology and avionics knowledge and skills • To become an administrator at Baltimore City Community College • To expand my knowledge of, and exhibit, quality leadership and effectiveness • To coordinate STEM programs for MHEC and MSDE standards • To mentor colleagues

  4. Individual Competencies • Commitment to Lifelong Learning; • My commitment to lifelong learning is evident by my most recent positions as a Professor at Salt Lake City Community College and Baltimore City Community College. Additionally, my personal journey for continued learning is supported by my enrolling in a doctorate program at Morgan State University. • Ethics & Values • My personal ethics statement: I am an objective professor and practitioner of technology in the avionics industry. I focus on teaching students and consulting work. Further, I abide by the Baltimore City Community College Code of Conduct.

  5. Individual Competencies (Cont.) • My values include integrity, honesty, professionalism, caring, teamwork, and stewardship. • Individual Interests • Technology is of interest to me both professionally and personally as is aviation. I am a licensed pilot. • Individual Learning Style • My individual learning style is logical (mathematical). I reason and look for patterns and connections in data and content to group for better comprehension. This learning style is supported by my field of expertise, technology, because my work is systematic and requires mathematical calculations.

  6. Individual Competencies (Cont.) My communication and technology competencies include the follow strengths (see resume ): • Interpersonal communications • Communicationswith diverse populations; • Effective reading andwriting skills; • Listening behaviors • Extemporaneous speaking; • Conflict resolution • Develop and teach curriculum in Math and Physics; updated high technology courses • Presentation preparation and delivery • Nonverbal communications • Generating computer-based materials; • Ethical computer behavior

  7. Skills and Abilities Evidence • This November 16, 2009 letter from NCCER verifies my participation in Subject Matter Expert training related to Power Transmission and Distribution Systems Curriculum

  8. Skills and Abilities Evidence (Cont.) • This January 11, 2010 letter from NCCER confirms that I am a subject matter expert in Solar Photovoltaics Systems Installer Curriculum.

  9. Documentation of Personal Achievements • Professional Licenses • Pilot License • F.A.A. Avionics, Electronics, and Instrumentation Certification • Certified Electronics Technician • Federal Communications License: First Class • C.D.L.

  10. Resume • Employment History • Over 20 years experience teaching Electronic and Aviation in institutions of higher learning • Baltimore City Community College (2007-Present) • Assistant Professor, Technology Division • Salt Lake Community College (2003-2007) • Assistant Professor, Electricity and Electronic Programs • U. S. Military contractor for 18 years in Avionics, Electronics, and Instrumentation Systems as well as course development and instruction for U. S. Army contractors • Avionics systems manager

  11. Resume (Cont.) • Education • Master of Science in Education • Troy University, Tampa, Florida • Bachelor of Science in Electronics • Auburn University, Alabama • Associates Degree in Electronics • Auburn University, Alabama

  12. Resume (Cont.) • Professional Associations • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools • Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools • West Virginia Workforce Development • U. S. Government - Secret Clearance Level

  13. References Dr. Elwood Zaugg Executive Dean Sale Lake City Community College P.O. Box 30808 Salt Lake City, Utah 84130-0808 801.957.4932 azauggel@slcc.edu Dr. Paul Lerdahl Professor Salt Lake City Community College P.O. Box 30808 Salt Lake City, Utah 84130-0808 801.957.4059 lerdahlpa@slcc.edu Dr. Ross McNamara Professor Salt Lake City Community College P.O. Box 30808 Salt Lake City, Utah 84130-0808 801.957.4010 mcnamarao@slcc.edu Dr. Caroline Williams President Baltimore City Community College 2901 Liberty Heights Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21215-7807 410.462.8000 Dr. Lewis Flowers F.A.A. Inspector and Professor 105 Dogwood Circle Ozark, Alabama 36360 334.774.2053 James Adam Division Manager P.O. Box 44 Loundesboro, Alabama 36752-0044 334.278.3333

  14. Continuous Improvement Suggestions • Need to obtain more supporting documents (e.g., pilot’s license, F.A.A. certifications, etc.) to add as supporting documents to the e-portfolio • Need to work on professional writings and statements that can be published and added to the e-portfolio • E-portfolio should be revisited at the end of each semester and updated to keep current

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