Deborah Smith

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local Title I regulations and guidelines.

Conduct regular reviews and audits of school-level Title I programs to ensure alignment with funding requirements.

Prepare reports on Title I compliance and performance metrics for internal and external stakeholders.

Assist in the management and allocation of Title I budgets, ensuring funds are used appropriately.

• Work closely with district administrators, principals, and school teams to support Title I initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between the school district and federal or state education agencies regarding Title I matters.
• Respond to inquiries about Title I programs, ensuring clarity and understanding for all stakeholders.

• ● Coordinates all operational aspects of academic interventions and provides support within and beyond the formal school day
• ● Serves as a point of contact in school interventions, extended day, and Saturday programming to ensure effective planning to provide additional support and enrichment to students.
• ● Delivers innovative solutions to aid in the success of academic and behavioral interventions
• ● Creates a building testing plan and duty schedule in collaboration with the administrative team
• ● Monitors all assessment participation rates and ensures that each school meets their established participation rates
• ● Research and analyze assessment data as it relates’ to the school, individual achievement, and to the improvement of instruction

• · Developed and delivered high-quality curriculum and lessons that focus on enhancing students' creative and critical thinking abilities across various subjects and grade levels.
• · Created a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages students to think outside the box and challenge conventional ways of thinking.
• · Incorporated various teaching methodologies, such as project-based learning, problem-solving activities, and collaborative discussions, to develop students' creative and critical thinking skills.
• · Assessed and evaluated students' progress in creative and critical thinking skills by utilizing a variety of assessment methods, including tests, projects, portfolio assessments, and self-reflection exercises.
• · Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects, cross-curricular activities, and other initiatives that promote the integration of creative and critical thinking skills across the curriculum.
• · Engaged in reflective practices to continuously improve the teaching and learning experience in the classroom, adapt instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, and contribute to the overall growth and success of the institution.

• ● Developed dynamic lesson plans and encouraged active learning through creative and innovative teaching strategies.
• ● Responsible for assessing student needs, evaluating student performance, and providing recommendations regarding student progress and appropriate placement.
• ● Grade Level Chair for the Sixth Grade, charged with providing leadership and support to fellow educators. This involved fostering a culture of trust and teamwork, conducting meetings consistently, planning multiple events throughout the school year, and delegating responsibilities equitably among team members. Also, serve on the Principal’s Leadership Team.
• ● Conducted professional development training for the school-based Language Arts Department, as well as for the school district.
• ● After-school Program Coordinator for the Middle School Renaissance Program.
• ● Served as a professional mentor to first-year teachers, offering support with time management strategies and practical classroom management skills.
• ● Well-versed in working collaboratively across grade levels, departmental disciplines, and with various outside school partners.