Billie Smith
Fair Oaks Ranch,TX
Summary
Decisive Human Resources Representative performs highly responsible personnel management duties requiring advanced personnel skills and techniques in major functional areas of HR. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various operating units to effectively accomplish recruitment, employee records, benefits and management development and training tasks. Consistently exercises initiative and independent judgment and skilled at building and managing interpersonal relationships at all levels to objectively coach employees through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Principal
Boerne ISD
07.2022 - Current
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Supported a positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at the school.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Improved school performance by developing and implementing data-driven instructional strategies.
- Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.
- Evaluated teacher performance against established benchmarks, providing actionable feedback for improvement purposes.
- Fostered a safe learning environment by collaborating with security personnel and implementing safety protocols throughout the campus.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
- Spearheaded professional development initiatives, fostering an environment of continuous growth for staff members.
- Coordinated special events such as parent-teacher conferences, open houses, and incoming student nights to promote a sense of community within the school.
- Oversaw curriculum design process to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in education.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Implemented effective communication channels between administrators, teachers, students, and parents to foster strong relationships within the school community.
- Actively participated in district-level meetings to contribute insights on policies affecting schools within the district.
- Collaborated with faculty to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, increasing student engagement across subjects.
- Championed extracurricular activities that promoted well-rounded student development beyond academics.
- Developed comprehensive assessment systems to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Supported hiring, training, and disciplinary action in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
Department Chair and Math Teacher
Boerne ISD
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Coached and mentored department staff.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests, and assignments.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of complex mathematical concepts by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
- Served as a mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first years in the profession successfully.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Contributed to the school community by serving on various committees related to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
Department Coordinator and Math Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2003 - 07.2021
- Assisted in preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations, capturing essential department data for executive review and decision making.
- Managed departmental budgets, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and optimizing resource allocation.
- Assisted in recruiting efforts, contributing to successful onboarding of new team members.
- Facilitated regular departmental meetings, promoting open communication and alignment on goals and priorities.
- Implemented performance tracking tools, enabling informed decision-making and proactive problem-solving within department.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering supportive home-school partnerships.
- Served as mentor teacher for new educators, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their first years in the profession successfully.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Continuously pursued professional growth opportunities through attending conferences, workshops, and webinars focused on mathematics education best practices.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Contributed to school community by serving on various committees related to curriculum development, school improvement initiatives, and fundraising efforts.
- Organized 7 STEAM community nights to promote enthusiasm for mathematics beyond classroom setting.
- Mentored and supported struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, leading to increased confidence and success in mathematics.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow math teachers on integrating technology into classrooms, enhancing overall department effectiveness.
- Recognized for excellence in teaching by being nominated numerous times for Teacher of the Year Award from colleagues due to consistent high levels of student achievement in mathematics classes.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and productivity.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Coordinated cross-functional team meetings for enhanced collaboration and communication within departments.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2002
Skills
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Staff Development
- Relationship building and networking
- Policy Implementation
- Critical Thinking and Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Peer Mediation
- Group facilitation and presentations
Hobbies
- Avid car enthusiast who frequents Cars and Coffee monthly with her family.
- Avid reader of detective series.
- Enjoys cooking, especially baking, but to the point of other people eating her cooking.
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Boerne ISD
07.2022 - Current
Department Chair and Math Teacher
Boerne ISD
07.2021 - 07.2022
Department Coordinator and Math Teacher
Northside ISD
08.2003 - 07.2021
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of Texas At San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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