Charity Schmidt
Roanoke
Summary
At Alliance Christian Academy, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced academic leadership and team collaboration, resulting in a marked increase in staff retention and student success. My expertise in organizational development and relationship building, coupled with a proven track record in problem-solving, has consistently driven positive outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Teacher Development
Alliance Christian Academy
02.2025 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Head Administrator
Alliance Christian Academy
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed complex projects from inception to completion, consistently delivering on time and within budget constraints.
- Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in a significant reduction in annual operating expenses.
- Coordinated facility maintenance efforts to ensure optimal working conditions for employees while adhering to safety regulations.
- Improved employee retention rates through the development of comprehensive training programs.
- Spearheaded crisis management efforts during unforeseen events, safeguarding organizational stability and preserving stakeholder confidence.
- Conducted regular evaluations of staff performance, providing constructive feedback and tailored professional development opportunities.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring organizational success and positive community engagement.
- Enhanced communication among departments to foster collaboration and improve overall efficiency.
- Oversaw financial management, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Optimized resource allocation by developing and executing strategic staffing plans.
- Created an inclusive work environment by promoting diversity in hiring practices and fostering a culture of respect among staff members.
- Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient filing and record-keeping systems.
- Promoted collaborative and coordinated planning to achieve goals and objectives.
- Guided staff and provided opportunities for growth by encouraging creativity and ownership.
- Implemented and monitored organizational plans and developed goals and strategies to address prioritized issues.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Dean of Academics
Alliance Christian Academy
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Utilized records, interviews and tests to evaluate students' abilities, interests and personality characteristics.
- Assisted with data organization from assessments and diagnostic instruments to develop strategies for intervening with students experiencing difficulties.
- Researched, recommended and developed new initiatives to strengthen student success.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in developing, evaluating and revising school programs to prepare master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Led strategic planning efforts to align institutional goals with departmental objectives, resulting in improved overall institutional effectiveness.
- Improved curriculum quality by leading the development and implementation of new academic programs.
- Enhanced faculty performance through regular evaluations, professional development opportunities, and targeted feedback.
- Ensured compliance with accreditation standards by overseeing the preparation of comprehensive self-study reports and coordinating site visits from accrediting bodies.
- Facilitated the review and revision of academic policies to ensure consistency across departments and alignment with best practices in higher education administration.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to identify areas of improvement within academic programs and allocate resources accordingly.
- Maintained highly organized records to document student behaviors, interventions, consequences and outcomes.
- Executed strategies to increase parental and community engagement within school.
- Championed innovative teaching methods by providing training opportunities for faculty members in areas such as online learning platforms or experiential education techniques.
- Fostered a culture of academic excellence with initiatives aimed at promoting research and scholarly activities among faculty members.
- Streamlined administrative processes for more efficient course scheduling, enrollment management, and budget allocation.
- Strengthened relationships between academic departments to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and improve program offerings.
- Conducted pre- and post-observation conferences with teachers to review evaluations and observations.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
Director of Grammar School
Alliance Christian Academy
06.2014 - 05.2020
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
Second Grade and Fourth Grade Teacher
Alliance Christian Academy
10.2009 - 05.2020
- Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
- Incorporated diverse instructional strategies, accommodating different learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Encouraged cooperative group work among students, developing collaborative skills necessary for future success in school and beyond.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering a supportive learning community.
- Increased student motivation by creating engaging activities and hands-on projects that connected to real-world experiences.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends in education and bringing innovative ideas back to the classroom.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Organized field trips and guest speakers to enhance students'' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension by implementing guided reading groups and literacy centers.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, communicating progress with both students and families regularly throughout the year.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units of study for enriched learning opportunities.
- Enhanced classroom management strategies, resulting in a more focused learning environment for students.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques, creating a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure their success in the classroom.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Education
Texas Educator Certificate - Generalist EC - 6
Texas Education Agency
Austin, TX 08-2016
BBA - Marketing And Management
University of Texas Arlington
Arlington, TX 12-1998
No Degree -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX08-1994
Skills
- Relationship building
- Teaching excellence
- Problem-solving skills
- Academic leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Teacher collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Growth mindset
- Team management
- Employee development
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational development
Certification
Texas Educator's Certificate Generalist EC- 6
Timeline
Director of Teacher Development
Alliance Christian Academy
02.2025 - Current
Head Administrator
Alliance Christian Academy
02.2023 - 01.2025
Dean of Academics
Alliance Christian Academy
06.2020 - 02.2023
Director of Grammar School
Alliance Christian Academy
06.2014 - 05.2020
Second Grade and Fourth Grade Teacher
Alliance Christian Academy
10.2009 - 05.2020
Texas Educator's Certificate Generalist EC- 6
Texas Educator Certificate - Generalist EC - 6
Texas Education Agency
BBA - Marketing And Management
University of Texas Arlington
No Degree -
Texas Christian University
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