Kamye Smith

• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
• Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
• Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
• Streamlined school operations by evaluating processes and procedures, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.

• Analyzed, maintained and used student performance and progress to identify campus strengths and areas of need.

*2018-19- Accountability Rating-D

*2021-22- Accountability Rating- B

*Distinction Designations-

Top 25 Percent: Comparative Academic Growth

Top 25 Percent: Comparative Closing the Gaps

Postsecondary Readiness

• Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.

• Fostered positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
• Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
• Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
• Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
• Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
• Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
• Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.

2018-2019- State Accountability Rating- F

2020-2021 NWEA MAP Average Met/Exceeded Growth Goal

* Kinder- 57%

* 1st- 58%

* 2nd- 53%

MAP MATH Average Met/Exceeded Growth Goal

* Kinder- 69%

* 1st- 70%

* 2nd- 71%

MAP READING Average Met/Exceeded Growth Goal

* Kinder- 56%

* 1st- 49%

* 2nd- 36%

Principal of the Year- 2019-2020

• Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
• Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
• Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at school.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
• Analyzed standardized test results to identify areas of improvement in instruction methods and curriculum content.

• Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
• Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at school.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.

• Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
• Supported positive school culture by addressing student behavior concerns promptly and effectively.
• Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Established intervention programs for struggling students, improving overall academic achievement levels at school.
• Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
• Interim Principal- Gonzales Elementary School- October 2015-Feb 2016

• Created, delivered and coached teachers through differentiated professional learning, including job-embedded support, using district curriculum and initiatives
• Coached teachers on understanding state accountability, how the state standards correlated with campus performance and progress
• Communicated teamwork with campus administration, instructional staff, support staff and students through positive communication
• Facilitated, modeled and co-taught effective instructional strategies that fostered active student engagement at rigorous levels
• Compiled, maintained and communicated with district administration, campus and instructional staff on student performance and progress data on state, district, campus, and classroom assessments
• Developed assessments for district, campus and classroom levels
• Facilitated preparation of curriculum alignment materials, assessment materials, inventories, budget requests for professional learning and materials.

Self Contained 4th Gr Teacher, 3rd Gr Math Tutor 2008-2009

Team Lead 4th Gr Math/Science Teacher, 6th Gr Math Teacher, 2009-2010

Team Lead 5th Gr Math Teacher (Departmentalized)- 2010-2011

Team Lead 5th Gr Reading/SS Teacher (Teamed)- 2011-2013

• Created lesson plans based upon grade level state standards that reflected accommodations for differentiated learning
• Analyzed, maintained and used student performance and progress data to plan and use instructional activities, materials, and resources that promoted deeper understanding of curriculum among all students
• Employed use of writing, inquiry, peer collaboration, organizational skills and reading strategies to promote rigorous learning and meet learning style needs of all students
• Modeled, taught and co-taught effective instructional strategies for students, coworkers and other campus staff
• Created and maintained classroom environment that promoted mutual respect, expectations of high levels of performance and collaboration with others
• Used effective communication skills to present student information and instructional information accurately and clearly to campus administration, parents and community
• Served as mentor teacher to student teachers and new teachers on campus.

• Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
• Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.

• Throughout my tenure at the department, I served as an Investigator I-V and substitute care worker
• As an investigator, I conducted investigations of alleged abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, sometimes resulting in child death, by a parent or guardian, foster home parent, or school personnel
• My caseload averaged between 30-50 cases each month
• As a substitute care worker, I monitored all the care of children (medical, emotional, developmental, educational, physical, contact and communication with parents and family members) in the foster care setting on my caseload of 40-50 cases
• Investigations included conducting interviews, interrogating suspects, taking statements, removing child from parental or guardians care, placement in foster home or temporary custody arrangement, locating witnesses for purpose of obtaining evidentiary information, prepare cases for civil court and criminal prosecution, and testifying in court proceedings
• As well as, assisting with law enforcement and other community agencies in cooperation with investigations.