Malik Smith
Jackson,Mississippi
Summary
Forward-thinking professional experienced working in educational settings. Focused on building connections with students to strengthen engagement and help students reach full potential. Knowledgeable about planning projects to diversify instruction, immerse students in subject material, and promote continuous skill-building.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Holmes County Consolidated School
Lexington, Mississippi
07.2022 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with state curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress effectively.
- Organized and supervised extracurricular activities to promote student involvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and initiatives.
- Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Member Advocate
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
11.2019 - Current
- Attended Regional Conference
- Assisted with publicity for in-school events
- Gained exposure to various business fields and built networking skills
- Organized donations for local Salvation Army
- Facilitated member engagement through organized events and meetings.
- Provided support to members by addressing inquiries and resolving concerns.
- Coordinated communication efforts to promote fraternity initiatives and activities.
Elected Officer
Phi Theta Kappa
08.2018 - Current
- 1 of 5 elected officers and in first semester
- Implemented campus engagement events
- Organized an event on campus for police and student engagement
Case Manager
Behavioral Health Network Inc.
Jackson
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for client needs and treatment planning.
- Coordinated service referrals to appropriate community resources and programs.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate documentation of client interactions.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans as necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment strategies.
- Educated clients and families about available mental health services and support options.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
Onboarding Specialist
Crossmark Merchandising
Dallas, Texas
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new employees to ensure smooth transitions.
- Developed training materials to support employee understanding of company policies.
- Coordinated with various departments to streamline onboarding processes effectively.
- Managed employee documentation and compliance for onboarding procedures.
- Collaborated with HR teams to refine onboarding workflows and enhance effectiveness.
Chairman of Health Committee
NAACP of Tougaloo College
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Organized programs toward Health Awareness
Investigator
Child Protective Services
Dallas, Texas
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted thorough investigations into child safety and welfare concerns.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and community agencies for case coordination.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports for court proceedings.
- Interviewed children, parents, and witnesses to gather crucial information.
- Developed safety plans to protect children in unsafe environments.
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case progress and strategies.
- Ensured compliance with legal standards and agency policies during investigations.
- Attended training sessions to stay current on new investigative trends and technologies.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies on criminal investigations.
Tougaloo College Tennis
01.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteer Fundraiser
The Salvation Army
Jackson, MS
05.2011 - 12.2011
- Recruited and trained 10 volunteer fundraisers, enhancing fundraising capacity and community engagement
Education
Bachelor - Sociology, Social Work
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MississippiAssociate of Arts Honors -
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MississippiSkills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Small group instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Classroom instruction
- Learning assessment
- Assessment strategies
- School event planning
- Parent involvement strategies
- Student data tracking
- Parent communication
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Canvas
- Google Classroom
- I-Ready
- Microsoft Teams
- Educational technology
- Instructional video creation
- Visual content creation
- Data Analytics
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Leadership skills
- Relationship building
- Collaboration skills
- Collaborative learning
- Test grading
- Student records management
- Classroom presentations
- Conflict resolution
- School-community partnerships
- Effective classroom communication
Leadership Organizations
- NAACP of Tougaloo College, Chairman of Health Committee, 10/01/19 - 05/01/21, Organized programs toward Health Awareness.
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, Member, 11/01/19 - Current, Attended Regional Conference, assisted with publicity for in-school events, gained exposure to various business fields and built networking skills, organized donations for local Salvation Army.
Activities Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa, Member, 08/01/18 - Present, 1 of 5 elected officers and in first semester. Implemented campus engagement events. Organized an event on campus for police and student engagement.
- Tougaloo College Tennis, 01/01/19 - 12/01/19
Volunteer Experience
The Salvation Army, Jackson, MS, Volunteer Fundraiser, 05/01/11 - 12/01/11, Recruited, coordinated and trained 10 volunteer fundraisers.
Training
- Methods of Social Research
- Computer Fundamentals
- Social Work Practice
- Social Welfare Policy
- Human Behavior and Social Environment
- Sociology of Aging
- Cultural Anthropology
- Social Problems
- Community Organization
- Social Organizations and Social System
- Sociological Theory
- Foundations in Statistical Thinking
- Professional Behavior and Ethics
Projects Research
Senior Thesis, The Mirage of 'The Fair Housing Act of 1968', 04/01/21, Addressed issues document in the 'Fair Housing Act of 1968'. Researched inequalities within the housing market as referenced to Jackson Mississippi. Prepared presentation with proposal and presented to Department Chair.
Technical Non Technical Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe Photoshop
- Data Analytics
- Certified in CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
Teacher
Holmes County Consolidated School
07.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Behavioral Health Network Inc.
01.2022 - 07.2022
Onboarding Specialist
Crossmark Merchandising
12.2020 - 01.2022
Investigator
Child Protective Services
07.2020 - 12.2020
Member Advocate
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated
11.2019 - Current
Chairman of Health Committee
NAACP of Tougaloo College
10.2019 - 05.2021
Tougaloo College Tennis
01.2019 - 12.2019
Elected Officer
Phi Theta Kappa
08.2018 - Current
Volunteer Fundraiser
The Salvation Army
05.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor - Sociology, Social Work
Tougaloo College
Associate of Arts Honors -
Holmes Community College