Akilah Smith
DeSoto
Summary
Highly organized and goal-oriented educator with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Recognized for positively impacting student learning, instructional quality, and collaborative school environments. Skilled in coaching, supporting, and monitoring instructional practices to ensure effective teaching, strong classroom outcomes, and continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Specialist
Dallas Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
- Implement and facilitate professional development for teachers and administrators
- Manage and monitor a cohort of teachers for completion of the Texas Reading Academy
- Design lessons aligned to district curriculum and instructional initiatives
- Support teachers in establishing effective classroom management systems
- Coach novice teachers in providing effective instructional practices in the classroom
- Support Tier 2 students in a small group setting during Reading/Lab time
- Develop, write, coordinate, and assist with the implementation of assigned PreK-2nd grade curriculum programs and assessments
Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2013 - 08.2021
- Develop and implement lesson plans that fulfill the requirements of the district's instruction curriculum program
- Prepared lessons accommodating diverse student learning styles to enhance individual engagement and understanding
- Provide a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods to ensure student engagement and growth
- Review student data continuously to help drive instruction
- Identified pupil needs and collaborated with professional staff to assess and support students in overcoming health, attitude, and learning challenges
- Establish and maintain efficient classroom management procedures
- Maintained accurate student records and compiled required reports and documents to ensure compliance with school and district standards
Education
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
12-2018
Master's - Leadership Education & Policy Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ARLINGTON
12-2018
Skills
- Data analysis
- Educational assessment
- Student engagement
- Instructional coaching
- Teaching strategies
- Relationship building
- Instructional design
Certification
- Teacher- General EC-6
- Principal
References
- Valarie Kendrick, Principal-Dallas ISD, (972) 925-5944, vakendrick@dallasisd.org
- Gina Hall-Green, Counselor-Dallas ISD, (972) 749-3111, gigreen@dallasisd.org
Timeline
Instructional Specialist
Dallas Independent School District
08.2021 - Current
Teacher
Dallas Independent School District
08.2013 - 08.2021
Bachelors of Science - Sociology
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Master's - Leadership Education & Policy Studies
UNIVERSITY OF ARLINGTON