School Staff

KERRI L. SMITH

**** ******** ****** ******, ******** 48187 ac1s3a@r.postjobfree.com 248-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under deadlines.

Demonstrated capacity to develop others and facilitate professional development with all staff.

Ability to present, create, and manage projects and initiatives in a highly professional, ethical, and knowledgeable manner.

Demonstrates cultural competence and ability to build relationships in professional settings with all stakeholders.

Maintains a growth mindset: openness to change, influential communication skills, and conflict management experience.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

K-12 ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION

2014-15: MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

TEACHING CERTIFICATION AND MASTERS IN TEACHING

2009-2012: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

CERTIFICATION: 6-12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

2003-2007: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY: JAMES MADISON COLLEGE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VICE PRESIDENT JULY 2016 – PRESENT

EQUITY EDUCATION DETROIT, MI

Assists the President, and other administrators, to coordinate the equal flow of district’s PK-12 educational programs.

Manages and coaches four Principals on year-long evidence-based cycle of school culture, operations, academics, and compliance and leads bi-weekly professional development for school leaders designed to grow their capacity using the 70/20/10 model from the Bridgespan Group.

Manages talent department and strategy. C

Coaches EQUITY based culture, human relations, and operations staff members in evidence-based cycle, including overseeing Network-wide School Culture Professional Development, technology, facilities and maintenance, safety and security, growth on the EQ developed School Culture and Operations Rubric, and staff on-boarding and retention.

Partners with national non-profit TNTP to develop teacher recruitment and retention strategy that led to new teacher recruitment strategy and resulted in 98% hire readiness rate in September 2016.

Partners with President to manage vendor and contract billing, specifically transitioning schools and staff to paperless invoice system AnyBill.

Negotiates staff contracts and processes payroll, including reconciling benefit packages, and 401K accounts for over 100 employees.

Responsible for approving and certifying state and federal aid funds through the state’s Cash Management System and State Budget Office as well as reporting reimbursement packets to fiduciaries of grants outside of the organization.

Conducts staff censuses for 401K, liability insurance, supplemental insurance packages, as well as IRS compliance with ACCORD and ERISSA policies.

Supports President for contract and vendor negotiations regarding transportation, special education services, substitute services, technology, and purchasing of school equipment.

Coordinates vendor and service provider contracts and certificates of liability insurance between schools and EQUITY.

Participates in bi-monthly district FELLOWS program with internal stakeholders to build evidence-based accountability.

Participates in growth opportunities with community partners including TNTP, EdFuel, and Skillman Foundation.

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS JUNE 2015 – JULY 2016

EQUITY EDUCATION DETROIT, MI

Provide leadership in the development, implementation and administration of the educational program including: school improvement goals, building management, and master schedule development.

Responsible for planning and implementing three weeks of summer professional development for all instructional staff.

Provide assessment of instructional practices, curriculum, and strategically plans for improvement in educational programs.

Research and disseminate pertinent information relevant to education initiatives.

Assume a leadership role in curriculum planning and implementation of state standards.

Assist with the collection and analysis of data to improve education programs and academic achievement.

Assist building administration in matters pertaining to the entire educational program.

Evaluate the effectiveness of PD experiences for administrators, certificated staff and non-certificated personnel.

Coach a caseload of 10 teachers/building coaches/Principals on year-long cycles of school culture, ops, and academics.

Create new teacher evaluations tools, linked to research aligned with student centered classrooms and state compliancy.

Develop School Culture Rubric and system of accountability linked to incentive bonuses and school improvement.

Maintain partnership compliance with Ford NGL, TMCS, Big Brother Big Sister, and Black Family Development.

Manage school’s new initiatives: Data Driven Instruction, Advisory, PBIS, Year-Long PD, and summer/after-school programing.

PRINCIPAL JUNE 2014 - JUNE 2015

EQUITY EDUCATION - SCHOOLS FOR THE FUTURE DETROIT DETROIT, MI

Responsible for developing and implementing recruitment and retention plans for staff and students of a start-up high school.

Implemented 3 week PD prior to beginning of school year for all staff in collaboration with external and internal partnerships.

Development of thorough social, emotional, and wrap-around counseling programs for students and families.

Accountable for budget management, main office management, and support school staff management.

Experience with co-location to another high school and building relationships with that leadership and student body.

Experience developing master schedule, personalized curriculum, and enrichment for overage/under-credited students.

Delivering data driven instructional coaching based on interim assessment results by content area.

Responsible for providing internal and external extended learning opportunities for students during the school day.

Experience with creating and delivering monthly reports to school board, external stakeholders, and management group.

Accountable for establishing external partnerships for student enrichment programs.

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN JULY 2013 – JUNE 2014

FERNDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS - DIGITAL LEARNING CENTER FERNDALE, MI

Ability to build relationships and communicate daily with students, parents, and community stakeholders.

Maintains the integrity of the blended learning model by ensuring students receive daily 1 on 1 academic coaching, implementing student- interest-based projects, and guaranteeing access to technology.

Responsible for developing all professional development for teaching and support staff including 2 full weeks prior to the school year beginning.

Use data to make necessary adjustments to student schedules and develop practices and curriculum for advisory, math, science, reading, and technology interventions to accommodate student learning needs.

Experience developing blended learning curriculum in Moodle using Common Core Standards and 21st Century Skills and created online DLC course catalog.

Trained DLC teaching staff curriculum input for Atlas Rubicon, district tool for board approved curriculum.

Experience conducting informal observations and monitoring teaching and learning.

Experience making decision related to amendments to building budgets.

Collaborates with DLC support staff and other district school leaders to address best practices, honors programs, and gain access to necessary support services based on students’ demonstrated need.

Helped obtain $1500 grant with DLC PBIS team to help meet school culture goals.

Holds weekly staff meetings and monthly PBIS, School Culture, and School Improvement Committee meetings.

Cooperates with in-district pupil accounting to ensure successful count periods for a seat-time waiver.

Supports quarterly fundraising efforts by student council and school culture committee.

Established DLC resource room to align with school improvement plan, provide intervention materials for students, and professional development resources for teachers.

504 building coordinator and Testing Accommodations Coordinator for MME/ACT testing.

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