Dr. David Smith
Kirtland
Summary
"LEADERSHIP IS MADE FOR SERVICE," Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at the Bureau of Indian Education, excelling in team building and strategic planning. Proven track record in enhancing student services and managing budgets effectively. Passionate about fostering collaboration and driving organizational success through innovative problem-solving and staff evaluation.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Organizational and Educational Leadership Consults
Self-Employed Contractor
Kirtland
01.2025 - Current
- "Leadership is Made for Service"
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
School Principal Bureau Of Indian Ed./Acting ELO
DOI Northern Navajo Line Office NNELO District
Fruitland
07.2017 - 01.2025
- Promoted staff team building, supportive leadership focused on organizations departments/ Action planning for goals in critical areas.
- Site coordinator for new construction projects.
- Evaluated faculty performance through regular observations.
- Recruited qualified candidates for the organization's positions.
- Managed a balanced budget, and allocated resources.
- Collaborated with families to enhance student services.
- Led educational programs aligning with tribal values and community needs.
Teacher, Coach, Acting Principal, Principal
Northern Navajo Education Line Office Agency
Shiprock
07.2000 - 07.2010
- Develop activities and engage students in learning.
- New school construction project, site coordinator.
- Collaborated with staff to develop aligned standards.
- Oversaw budget allocation and resource management.
- Monitored student academic performance data for areas of need.
- Developed positive relationships with students, teachers, and the community.
- Designed comprehensive professional development.
Teaching Ministry, Business Owner, Soldier
Church, Self Employed and The United States Armymy
Farmington
07.1988 - 07.2000
- Central Consolidated School, Music Teacher, 1988-1994.
- Living Word School, fifth-grade teacher, 1994-1997.
- Emmanuel Baptist Academy, 1997-2000.
- Owner-operator, Living Word Auto Detailers, 1994-2000.
- U.S. Army and N.G. 744 Medical Detachment and 44th Army Band, 1988-1994.
Education
Doctor of Education - Applied Organization Practitioner And Change Agent
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA09-2021
Master of Arts -
New Mexico Highlands University
Las Vegas, New Mexico, NM01-2002
Squad Leader Training
US Army PLDC Professional Leadership Development
Roswell, NM11-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Music
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY01-1984
Skills
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Project coordination
- Staff evaluation
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
Certification
Administration Certification New Mexico
Accomplishments
Annual Yearly Progress Award Beclabito Day School and Mariano Lake 2005-2009.
Timeline
Organizational and Educational Leadership Consults
Self-Employed Contractor
01.2025 - Current
School Principal Bureau Of Indian Ed./Acting ELO
DOI Northern Navajo Line Office NNELO District
07.2017 - 01.2025
Teacher, Coach, Acting Principal, Principal
Northern Navajo Education Line Office Agency
07.2000 - 07.2010
Teaching Ministry, Business Owner, Soldier
Church, Self Employed and The United States Armymy
07.1988 - 07.2000
Doctor of Education - Applied Organization Practitioner And Change Agent
Northcentral University
Master of Arts -
New Mexico Highlands University
Squad Leader Training
US Army PLDC Professional Leadership Development
Bachelor of Arts - Education And Music
University of Wyoming