KANDRE COVINGTON-Smith
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Leadership Management Specialist with proven ability in problem-solving and team leadership. Efficiently manages multiple tasks, develops strategic plans, and executes operational goals. Achieved significant improvement in workflow processes and performance efficiencies. Also, I have an extensive background in developing and implementing educational and recreational programs for diverse youth and family populations and community engagement. Demonstrated strengths include strategic planning, team leadership, and relationship building with families, schools, and community organizations. Past work has consistently resulted in enhanced program effectiveness, increased participation rates, and improved outcomes for program participants. Known for creative problem-solving skills and passion for fostering positive environments that empower young people to thrive.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Monitor/Paraprofessional Substitute
Dallas Independent School District
Dallas, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Monitor student behavior and enforce school rules related to the student code of conduct.
- Resolve conflict or confrontation between students, and report disturbances to the immediate supervisor.
- Investigate complaints, disturbances, or violations.
- Actively participated in meetings related to student safety initiatives or programs.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management, including providing assistance to individual students as needed.
- Responded to emergencies in a timely manner and followed established procedures.
- Provided guidance and encouragement to students who may be struggling academically or socially.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, administrators, counselors, and other staff members.
Senior Executive Consultant
N'Sight Consulting Coaches, LLC
Dallas, TX
12.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Self-Employment.
- Coach and train clients in organizational/leadership development, job readiness, vocational/career, managing relationships with employees, key stakeholders, and others, improving team dynamics, and providing professional development training.
- Provided counsel on best practices related to organizational management, business strategy, and financial planning.
- Designed training programs for managers to improve operational performance.
- Developed project plans that outline timelines, milestones, budgets, resources.
- Measured development relative to established KPIs
Substitute Support Staff
Garland Independent School District
Garland, TX
08.2017 - 03.2024
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to teaching staff, including managing student records, coordinating parent-teacher conferences, and handling correspondence.
- Assisted in the organization and implementation of school-wide events, including fundraisers, assemblies, and parent information sessions.
- Developed and maintained an efficient filing system, ensuring easy accessibility and retrieval of important documents.
- Managed the inventory and ordering of school supplies, equipment, and materials, resulting in improved resource allocation and cost savings.
- Collaborated with teachers and faculty on special projects, such as creating classroom presentations and assisting with data entry for assessment purposes.
- Communicated with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and other issues as needed.
- Implemented school policies concerning discipline when necessary.
Independent Contractor
Junior Players Guild
Dallas, TX
06.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to engage students in the creative process of making art, creative writing, and theater.
- Designed and facilitated hands-on activities for children to explore the elements of visual arts.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom settings to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Provided individualized instruction to assist students with varying levels of artistic ability.
- Mentored and trained younger artists on techniques of acting, singing, dancing and stage presence.
- Instructed students in courses related to theatre arts including improvisation, script analysis, directing methods.
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Lincoln Christian University
Lincoln, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Bible
Dallas Christian College
Dallas, TXAssociate of Arts - Teacher EC-6th Grade-ESL
Collin Community College
Plano, TXAssociate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
Richland Community College
Dallas, TXDiploma -
South Oak Cliff High School
Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Cultural & Emotional Intelligence
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Classroom Management
- Record-keeping
- Analytical Research Skills
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Supporting Developmental Well-Being
- Effective Behavior Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Staff Management
Affiliations
- Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce
- Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
- Fellowship of Professional Women
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Society of Leadership & Service
- Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
Certification
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
- Nonprofit Certificate
- Teacher Assistant Certificate
- Educational Aide Certification
- Food Handlers License
- Civil Process Server License
- WBE, MBE, SBE & HUB Certification
Talents
- Ministering/Teaching Bible Study
- Acting, Poetry, Spoken Word
- Cooking, Baking & Jewelry Making
- Educating & Developing People
Accomplishments
- Upcoming Author of "Beatitudes of Societal Influences" & "Rise & Pray Hard" (2024)
- Magna Cum Laude (2021): Awarded for outstanding academic performance and contributions to the field of Biblical Studies.
- Biblical Studies Honors Award (2020-2021): Awarded for exceptional academic performance and contributions in Biblical Studies during the dual Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Bible Ethics.
- Winner of the Lucille L. Perkins Award (2020-2021)
- Honors: President, Vice President & Dean's List (2017-2022)
- Outstanding Soror of the Year (2019), Soror Entrepreneur Award & Outstanding Committees Award (2021): Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
- Business & Career Exploration Panelist (2019 & 2021): Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
- Volunteer of the Year for Student Support Award (2009-2018): Paul L. Dunbar & Dr. Martin L. King Arts Academy, Dallas ISD
- Approved Contracted Vendor of Garland ISD (2012)
- President & Vice President of Site-Based Decision Committee & PTA (2014-2016): Dallas ISD
- Approved Program Service Provider for HIDIVA PEI Program (2009-2012)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Monitor/Paraprofessional Substitute
Dallas Independent School District
03.2024 - Current
Senior Executive Consultant
N'Sight Consulting Coaches, LLC
12.2020 - Current
Independent Contractor
Junior Players Guild
06.2019 - 01.2022
Substitute Support Staff
Garland Independent School District
08.2017 - 03.2024
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Lincoln Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Bible
Dallas Christian College
Associate of Arts - Teacher EC-6th Grade-ESL
Collin Community College
Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts
Richland Community College
Diploma -
South Oak Cliff High School
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