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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, TX
08-1994

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
Charity Schmidt