Kathleen J. Smit
Mt. Pleasant
Summary
Secondary science and Spanish educator with experience teaching chemistry, biology, environmental science, earth science, forensic science and Spanish. My unique background as a forensic scientist allows me to enrich my science instruction with real‑world applications and personal experiences.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher- Honors Chemistry I, College Planner, Spanish I, environmental science, Earth science
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
Mount Pleasant
08.2020 - Current
- Extra curricular involvement and responsibilities: Wildlife Conservation Club advisor, Spanish Club assistant advisor, Academic review board founding member, National Honor Society Faculty Council, Student Ambassador program interview panel
Home instruction teacher-chemistry, middle school science (chemistry, biology, earth science) and Spanish
Connetquot Central School District
Bohemia
04.2016 - 04.2020
Home instruction teacher- chemistry, middle school science (chemistry, biology, earth science) and Spanish
Three Village Central School District
East Setauket
04.2014 - 04.2020
Leave replacement teacher, 7th grade science (biology)
Connetquot Central School District
Bohemia
10.2019 - 12.2019
Teacher- Regents Living Environment (biology, with an emphasis on hands on lessons)
Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Education Program- “Turnaround Program”
Smithtown
09.2018 - 06.2019
Substitute teacher-Regents Chemistry
Connetquot Central School District
Bohemia
10.2010 - 06.2014
Substitute teacher-AP and Honors Chemistry
East Islip School District
Islip Terrace
02.2014 - 05.2014
Teacher- Chemistry & Spanish
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Regional Alternative High School
Bohemia
05.2013 - 06.2013
Full-time student teaching, AP and Honors Chemistry
East Islip High School
Islip Terrace
09.2011 - 12.2011
Part-time student teaching, Regents Chemistry
Connetquot High School
Bohemia
09.2010 - 12.2010
Forensic Scientist-II, Trace Evidence Section (hair and fiber)
Office of the Medical Examiner, Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
Hauppauge
10.2006 - 07.2010
Criminalist II, Trace Evidence Section (hair and fiber)
New York Police Department Forensic Investigation Division-Crime Laboratory
Jamaica
03.2004 - 10.2006
Forensic Drug Chemist
Drug Enforcement Administration Northeast Laboratory
New York
07.2001 - 03.2004
- Analyzed suspected drug samples and dismantled clandestine drug laboratories to ensure public safety.
- Conducted chemical analyses of controlled substances for law enforcement investigations.
- Utilized laboratory equipment to perform qualitative and quantitative tests on samples.
- Maintained accurate records of test results and laboratory procedures for compliance.
Internship
NYPD Crime Scene Unit
Jamaica
06.2000 - 09.2000
- Assisted detectives in investigating crime scenes, facilitating evidence collection and analysis.
- Observed and assisted in the safeguarding and collection of physical evidence.
Teacher- New York State, Chemistry Regents Review course
Sheptin Tutoring Group
Goldens Bridge
06.2019
Volunteer-Judge
CSI Challenge- Suffolk County Police Department Academy
Brentwood
04.2007
- Evaluated high school forensic science teams in a regional competition.
Education
MS - Adolescence education
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY12.2011
Introduction to Hairs and Fibers -
FBI Training Academy
Quantico, VA03.2006
FT-IR (Fourier Transform, Infra-Red Spectroscopy) Analysis of Controlled Substances -
Spectros Associates- NYPD Police Crime Laboratory
11.2005
Digital Imaging Workshop -
NYPD Police Crime Laboratory
08.2005
Capillary Electrophoresis Training Course -
Eutech Scientific Technologies
Highland Park, NJ05.2003
Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations -
EPA Training Course
Edison, NJ04.2003
Basic Forensic Chemist School and Clandestine Laboratory Certification -
Drug Enforcement Administration
Quantico, VA04.2002
MS - Forensic Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY05.2001
BS Chemistry with Honors - minor Spanish
University of Rhode Island
08.1999
Study abroad in Valencia, Spain - Physical Chemistry, Quantum mechanics and Spanish
Universidad Politéchnica de Valencia
Valencia, Spain05.1998
Skills
- experience and knowledge of Spanish culture
- experience with diverse cultures
- fluent in written and spoken Spanish, some experience with German and Japanese
- analytical Chemistry
- real world connections
- Laboratory safety
- Forensic analysis
- Environmental education
- Student engagement
- Substantial experience with PCs, Windows, Microsoft Office, smart boards, Google suite, canvas, formative, mastery connect, Edmentum, power school
Certification
- South Carolina, Spanish
- South Carolina, Chemistry
- South Carolina, General Science
- South Carolina, Middle level Science
Awards
- 04/09, 05/11, Hach Scientific Foundation, Second Career Chemistry Teacher Scholarship
- 09/95, 06/99, University of Rhode Island, Centennial Scholarship- Full Tuition Academic Scholarship
Other Employment Experience
- 10/27/06, 07/10, Office of the Medical Examiner, Suffolk County Crime Laboratory, Hauppauge, NY, Forensic Scientist-II, Trace Evidence Section (hair and fiber)
- 04/27/07, CSI Challenge- Suffolk County Police Department Academy, Brentwood, NY, Volunteer-Judge, Evaluated H.S. Forensic Science teams in a regional competition
- 03/08/04, 10/27/06, New York Police Department Forensic Investigation Division-Crime Laboratory, Jamaica, NY, Criminalist II, Trace Evidence Section (hair and fiber)
- 07/01, 03/04, Drug Enforcement Administration Northeast Laboratory, New York, NY, Forensic Drug Chemist, Analyzed suspected drug samples, responded to and dismantled clandestine drug laboratories
- 06/00, 09/00, Internship-NYPD Crime Scene Unit, Jamaica, NY, Accompanied and assisted detectives at crime scenes. Observed and assisted in the safe guarding and collection of physical evidence
Professional Development
- Monthly differentiated instruction training and implementation
- Active shooter training through pro-active response training group
- Executive Function Training
- SC Teacher as Researcher Cohort 1 Workshop Series
- Conflict Management: Managing the Angry Parent
- De-Escalation Strategies
- Sexual Harassment: Staff-to-Staff
- Active shooter professional development with SLED
Timeline
Classroom Teacher- Honors Chemistry I, College Planner, Spanish I, environmental science, Earth science
Oceanside Collegiate Academy
08.2020 - Current
Leave replacement teacher, 7th grade science (biology)
Connetquot Central School District
10.2019 - 12.2019
Teacher- New York State, Chemistry Regents Review course
Sheptin Tutoring Group
06.2019
Teacher- Regents Living Environment (biology, with an emphasis on hands on lessons)
Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Education Program- “Turnaround Program”
09.2018 - 06.2019
Home instruction teacher-chemistry, middle school science (chemistry, biology, earth science) and Spanish
Connetquot Central School District
04.2016 - 04.2020
Home instruction teacher- chemistry, middle school science (chemistry, biology, earth science) and Spanish
Three Village Central School District
04.2014 - 04.2020
Substitute teacher-AP and Honors Chemistry
East Islip School District
02.2014 - 05.2014
Teacher- Chemistry & Spanish
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Regional Alternative High School
05.2013 - 06.2013
Full-time student teaching, AP and Honors Chemistry
East Islip High School
09.2011 - 12.2011
Substitute teacher-Regents Chemistry
Connetquot Central School District
10.2010 - 06.2014
Part-time student teaching, Regents Chemistry
Connetquot High School
09.2010 - 12.2010
Volunteer-Judge
CSI Challenge- Suffolk County Police Department Academy
04.2007
Forensic Scientist-II, Trace Evidence Section (hair and fiber)
Office of the Medical Examiner, Suffolk County Crime Laboratory
10.2006 - 07.2010
Criminalist II, Trace Evidence Section (hair and fiber)
New York Police Department Forensic Investigation Division-Crime Laboratory
03.2004 - 10.2006
Forensic Drug Chemist
Drug Enforcement Administration Northeast Laboratory
07.2001 - 03.2004
Internship
NYPD Crime Scene Unit
06.2000 - 09.2000
MS - Adolescence education
Dowling College
Introduction to Hairs and Fibers -
FBI Training Academy
FT-IR (Fourier Transform, Infra-Red Spectroscopy) Analysis of Controlled Substances -
Spectros Associates- NYPD Police Crime Laboratory
Digital Imaging Workshop -
NYPD Police Crime Laboratory
Capillary Electrophoresis Training Course -
Eutech Scientific Technologies
Hazardous Materials Incident Response Operations -
EPA Training Course
Basic Forensic Chemist School and Clandestine Laboratory Certification -
Drug Enforcement Administration
MS - Forensic Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
BS Chemistry with Honors - minor Spanish
University of Rhode Island
Study abroad in Valencia, Spain - Physical Chemistry, Quantum mechanics and Spanish
Universidad Politéchnica de Valencia