Susan Smith ECISD Audio Video Production 1415 South Seventh Ave Edinburg, TX 78539 Office Phone: 956/289-2421 Email: s.smith@ecisd.us EDUCATION: Vocational Industrial Teacher Certification, Corpus Christi State University Corpus Christi, TX Summer 1987 Master of Arts, School of Speech, Radio TV Film, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, August 1978 Bachelor of Arts, Drama major, Speech minor, Pan American University, Edinburg, TX, May 1977 PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1986 - Present Edinburg High School Edinburg, TX Audio Video Production / Media Technology Teacher 2008 - Present Texas State Technical College Harlingen, TX Digital Media Design Adjunct, part-time Fall 2012 University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX Communication Department Lecturer, part-time Sept. 2007-May 2009 University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX Communication Department Lecturer, part-time 1987-1989 University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX Speech Teacher, part-time 1980-1986 Edinburg High School Edinburg, TX Journalism-Photography Teacher and Yearbook-Newspaper Adviser Fall 1983 University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg, TX Television Production Teacher, part-time INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE: 1978-1980 Edinburg School District Edinburg, TX Broadcast Coordinator 1977 KRGV-TV Weslaco, TX
Television Production Intern (all phases) 1975-1977 Pan American University Edinburg, TX Communications Department Video Operator PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Society of Broadcast Engineers, Certified Broadcast Technologist, Certified Television Operator Certification No. 63290, August 2014 expires July 1, 2019 Apple Certified Trainer, Final Cut Pro X, Level One November 25, 2011 Adobe Certified Associate, Video Communication using Adobe Premiere Pro July 28, 2011 Adobe Certified Associate, Visual Communication using Photoshop July 14, 2010 Apple Certified Trainer, Final Cut Pro 7, Level One October 3, 2009 Apple Certified Trainer, Final Cut Pro 6, Level One August 17, 2007 Apple Certified Pro End User, Final Cut Pro 6, Level One July 17 2007 Apple Certified Pro End User, Final Cut Pro 5, Level One May 18, 2007 Advanced Technical Credit Certificate of Eligibility Advanced Audio/Video Production, 2010-2013, 2013-2016 Digital and Interactive Media, 2010-2013, 2013-2016 Media Technology, 2003-2005, 2005-2008, 2008-2011 Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology, 2008-2011 Texas Teacher Certificates Vocational Trades and Industries, June 1988 High School Drama, May 1979 High School Journalism, May 1979 High School Speech, May 1979 PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS: SkillsUSA chapter advisor 1986 to present Texas District 13 SkillsUSA; Board of Directors Chairperson, 2014 to present Texas District 13 SkillsUSA; Board of Directors Secretary, 2004 to 2005, 2006 to 2012
Texas SkillsUSA, Digital Cinema Production contest, State co-chairperson, 2014 to present Texas SkillsUSA, Job Skill Demonstration contest, State chairperson, 1993 to 2012 Texas District 13 SkillsUSA; volunteer, 1986 to present Texas VICA Board of Director, Secretary/Treasurer, 1994-1997 Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Job Skill Demonstration; National Judge, 1995 Texas VICA State Task Force, member and secretary, 1993-1994 Business Professionals of America Advisor, 2010 to present Business Professionals of American Regional Leadership Conference contest administrator, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Business Professionals of America Texas State Leadership Conference contest administrator, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 Business Professionals of America, National Leadership Conference contest administrator, 2014, 2015 2006 Advanced Technical Credit Alignment Committee for Information Technology, ATC Crosswalk/Curriculum Review and Revision, the committee consists of both secondary and community college instructors, 2006 Advanced Technical Credit Alignment Committee for Arts, AV Technology, Communication, ATC Crosswalk/Curriculum Review and Revision, the committee consists of both secondary and community college instructors Career Cluster Review, Review career cluster knowledge and skills for the National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, 2006 Texas Career Clusters, Evaluate, recommend and help develop career pathway models for Texas through the University of North Texas for the Texas Education Agency, 2005-2006 Texas Education Agency sponsored Trade and Industrial Education curriculum project through the University of North Texas; Media Technology Curriculum Writing Team Member, 2002-2005
Texas Textbook Review Panel Member; Technology Applications, 2003 Texas Textbook Review Panel Member; Journalism/Advanced Journalism/Broadcast Journalism, 2000 Texas State Textbook Committee member, 1985 Edinburg High School, Career and Technical Education Department Head for off campus classes,? to present Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, District Level Site Based Decision Making Committee; member, 1999 to 2003, 2004 to 2008 Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, District Level Site Based Decision Making Committee; chairperson, 2001-2003, 2005 to 2008 Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Superintendent s Academic Council; campus representative, 1995 to 1997 Student Television Network, Executive Committee; 2000-2004 Journalism Education Association/National Scholastic Press Association Spring National High School Journalism Convention; speaker, 2000 Texas Trade and Industrial Education Professional Improvement Conference; Media Technology/Advertising Design chairperson, 1999 and 2007 Southern Association Evaluation Visiting Team member, Media Technology Chairperson, Skyline High School, Dallas, TX, 1994 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Association for Career and Technical Education Texas Industrial Vocational Association Texas Classroom Teachers Association SkillsUSA Professional Member Iota Lambda Sigma Honor Fraternity
COURSES APPROVED TO TEACH: PHTC 1311 Fundamentals of Photography This course is an introduction to camera operation, image production, composition, supplemental lighting and use of exposure meters and filters. ARTC 1302 Digital imaging 1 Digital imaging using raster image editing and/or image creation software: scanning, resolution, file formats, output devices, color systems, and imageacquisitions. ARTV 1351 Digital Video A course that provides skill development in producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing, and outputting of video using a desktop digital video workstation.