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BRIONA SMITH SMILEY

BRIONA SMITH SMILEY

Mt. Morris,MI

Summary

Dynamic educational leader building a proven track record in turnaround school leadership and instructional coaching focused on improving student achievement and equity. Extensive experience in school improvement planning and implementing effective turnaround strategies, fostering innovation across diverse educational environments. Adept at engaging stakeholders, including community partners and parents, to spearhead school improvement initiatives and cultivate high-performing teams. Committed to driving measurable academic growth through strategic initiatives and high-quality instructional practices.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Leader in Residence

Phalen Leadership Academy
Flint, MI
09.2024 - Current
  • Provide instructional coaching and leadership to teachers in turnaround school settings.
  • Implement and oversee targeted intervention strategies to drive student achievement.
  • Develop data-driven action plans aligned with school improvement goals, including increasing ELA and math proficiency by at least 7% per year.
  • Collaborate with district and school leadership to support continuous improvement.
  • Facilitate professional development and mentoring for teachers to enhance instructional effectiveness.
  • Engage with stakeholders, including board members, parents, and community partners, to align school initiatives with broader educational goals.

Interview, hire, and onboard new staff to ensure a strong team, aligned with school priorities.

Instructional Specialist

Phalen Leadership Academies
Flint, MI
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Managed the implementation and fidelity of reading intervention programs.
  • Led schoolwide data analysis to drive instructional improvement and scholar achievement.
  • Developed and executed the school’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Partnership Agreement.
  • Coached and trained teachers in research-based instructional strategies and curriculum resources.
  • Supported teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, and community partners to support student learning outcomes.
  • Conducted interviews and participated in hiring decisions to build a highly effective instructional team.
  • Ensured that 100% of reading interventionists met with students and completed intervention cycles.

Comprehensive Improvement and Support Coordinator

Genesee STEM Academy
Flint, MI
01.2018 - 08.2021
  • Managed the implementation and fidelity of reading intervention programs.
  • Led schoolwide data analysis to drive instructional improvement and scholar achievement.
  • Developed and executed the school’s Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) Partnership Agreement.
  • Coached and trained teachers in research-based instructional strategies and curriculum resources.
  • Supported teacher recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives.
  • Collaborated with parents, teachers, and community partners to support student learning outcomes.
  • Conducted interviews and participated in hiring decisions to build a highly effective instructional team.

Ensured that 100% of reading interventionists met with students and completed intervention cycles.

5-6 ELA AND SCIENCE TEACHER

Genesee STEM Academy
Flint, MI
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Implemented district procedures, policies and initiatives with fidelity
  • Engaged students in the learning process and school functions and helped them analyze and improve study methods and habits
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress
  • Established a positive classroom environment
  • Developed engaging, creative and appropriate projects and resources and prepared students for high-stakes tests such as NWEA and M-STEP
  • Provided differentiated lessons to meet student needs
  • Supported school leaders with planning and implementation of teacher training, intervention, and enrichment initiatives

K-6 ENGINEERING AND STEM TEACHER

Genesee STEM Academy
Flint, MI
08.2014 - 06.2017
  • Taught engaging science and engineering STEM lessons to K-6 students
  • Co-chaired curriculum committee and PPSC/PBIS team
  • Distributed and maintained staff and student access to online learning, curriculum and supplemental resources
  • Chaired the grade level PLCs for 5-6 grade team
  • Served as new teacher mentor 2017-2020
  • Building lead in the absence of the principal.

2ND GRADE SELF CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER

Genesee STEM Academy
Flint, MI
07.2013 - 06.2014
  • All teacher related responsibilities as listed above with the exception of lead roles and committee duties

3RD GRADE SELF CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER

Academy of Flint
Flint, MI
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • All teacher related responsibilities as listed above with the exception of lead roles and committee duties

Education

MDE Approved Alternative Route To K-12 Administrator Certificate - School Administration

MASSP’s Path To Leadership Program
Lansing, MI
06-2026

BA - Teacher preparation Elementary Education, English, Elementary Education

BAKER COLLEGE
Flint, MI
06-2011

Skills

  • First Robotics Coach and Mentor
  • Educational Leadership
  • Instructional Coaching
  • Academic Data Analysis
  • Professional Development
  • Facilitator
  • PBL and 5E lesson experience
  • Visionary thinking
  • Turnaround School Leadership
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Curriculum Development & Instructional Coaching
  • Equity & Inclusive Education
  • Teacher Mentorship & Professional Development
  • Community & Family Engagement
  • Educational Technology Integration
  • Intervention Program Implementation
  • Stakeholder Collaboration & Partnership Development
  • Interviewing, Hiring, and Onboarding Staff
  • Supporting Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Goals
  • Continuous improvements

Certification

  • Provisional Teaching Certificate, 01/01/11
  • Professional Teaching Certificate, 01/01/17
  • Professional Teaching Certificate Renewal, 01/01/22
  • STEM Certified
  • MDE Approved Alternative Route to K12 Administrator Certificate, 06/01/26

Accomplishments

  • Over 300 hours of leadership, curriculum, and instructional professional development
  • SCHECH Coordinator: Managed continuing education credits for teachers
  • Extensive training in literacy and assessment tools (DRA, LLI, Orton-Gillingham, NWEA, DIBELS mClass, M-STEP)
  • Extensive training in school leadership

Timeline

Academic Leader in Residence

Phalen Leadership Academy
09.2024 - Current

Instructional Specialist

Phalen Leadership Academies
08.2021 - 05.2024

Comprehensive Improvement and Support Coordinator

Genesee STEM Academy
01.2018 - 08.2021

5-6 ELA AND SCIENCE TEACHER

Genesee STEM Academy
08.2017 - 01.2018

K-6 ENGINEERING AND STEM TEACHER

Genesee STEM Academy
08.2014 - 06.2017

2ND GRADE SELF CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER

Genesee STEM Academy
07.2013 - 06.2014

3RD GRADE SELF CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER

Academy of Flint
07.2012 - 06.2013

MDE Approved Alternative Route To K-12 Administrator Certificate - School Administration

MASSP’s Path To Leadership Program

BA - Teacher preparation Elementary Education, English, Elementary Education

BAKER COLLEGE
BRIONA SMITH SMILEY