LaShun D. Smith
Midlothian,TX
Summary
To obtain an administrative position with the United States Government. I would like to work in a role that will allow me to provide committed and dedicated support to others.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mary Orr Intermediate School
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily operations, including class scheduling, teacher assignment, and supervising transportation.
- Manages behavioral issues, enforces student codes of conduct, and implements disciplinary procedures.
- Staff evaluation, performance coaching, implementing curriculum standards, and analyze achievement data.
- Assume principal role in their absence, manage budgets, oversee building maintenance, and safety compliance.
- Communicate with students, parents, staff, community, and organize civic duties.
- Support with the scheduling and administration of district and state testing.
- Schedule and facilitate 504 meetings. Facilitate and serve as the Local Education Agency of ARDS.
Highlands Elementary School
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed schedules, organized district and state testing for the entire campus
- Facilitated federal compliance meetings, 504 and ARD Meetings.
- Oversees daily operations, including class scheduling, teacher assignment, and supervising transportation.
- Manages behavioral issues, enforces student codes of conduct, and implements disciplinary procedures.
- Staff evaluation, performance coaching, implementing curriculum standards, and analyze achievement data.
- Assume principal role in their absence, manage budgets, oversee building maintenance, and safety compliance.
- Communicate with students, parents, staff, community, and organize civic duties.
Mary Orr Intermediate School
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Grade Level Department Chair
- Collaborate with the district’s math coordinator to develop the district’s math curriculum
- Communicate with 6th grade math team to ensure curriculum expectations are conveyed
- Collaborate with the principal to discuss campus and district goals, upcoming events, and department meeting expectations.
- Facilitate math department meetings
- Work closely with department to structure curriculum pacing calendar
- Participate in grade level and content decisions
- Communicate with intermediate campuses to encourage vertical alignment
West Main Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Administrative Internship (2009-2010)
- Developed grade level discipline procedures
- Structured the grade level rotation schedule to ensure adequate time allotted per subject in compliance with the district guidelines.
- Conducted weekly grade level meetings
- Established 5th grade graduation ceremony
- Evaluated student data used to design school strategies to promote academic growth
- Aligned science curriculum for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades
- Active Campus Improvement Plan Committee Member
- Served on the Campus Leadership Team
- Teacher observations using the TAP evaluation system and provided feedback
Elementary 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Greenwood Hills Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Integrated math and science to permit students the understanding of how science and math can be correlated
- Provided a variety of lessons to ensure all students received academic instruction that met the needs of each learner.
- Evaluated student data to determine academic growth of each student and instructional needs
- Built relationships with parents, students, and coworkers
United States Army
01.1992 - 01.2000
- Served as ambulance lead medic
- Platoon Squad Leader
- Interim Section Leader
- Troop Medical Clinic lead medic
Education
Master of Education - Education Administration
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
Denton, TX01-2003
Skills
- Conflict Resolution & Behavior Management
- Effective Customer Communication
- Collaborative Learning & Team Building
- Instructional Strategies
- Instructional Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Adaptability & Resilience
Certification
- Principal Certification (EC-12), 2011
- English as Second Language Supplemental Certification, 2010
- Generalist (Grades 4-8), 2003
- Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)
- MISD Administrator/Leadership Academy
- Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) teacher evaluator
- Gifted and Talented 30 hours
Timeline
Mary Orr Intermediate School
01.2022 - Current
Highlands Elementary School
01.2020 - 01.2022
Mary Orr Intermediate School
01.2010 - 01.2020
West Main Elementary School
01.2006 - 01.2010
Elementary 5th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Greenwood Hills Elementary School
01.2003 - 01.2006
United States Army
01.1992 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Texas
Master of Education - Education Administration
Lamar University