Rebecca Smith
Woodinville,WA
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Christian school leader with a passion to help each student reach their fullest potential and impact the world for Christ.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal of Academics
King's Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Established, monitored, and evaluated 7th-12th grade educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives, standards, and Biblical integration.
- Trained teachers on effective strategies in purpose, Biblical integration, student engagement, curriculum & pedagogy, assessment for student learning, classroom environment & culture, and professional collaboration & communication.
- Performed classroom observations and evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Led professional development and PLCs around school initiatives.
- Created the master JH and HS schedules to optimize student learning.
- Established new teacher induction and mentoring process.
- Collaborated with students, families, counselors, and staff to help students needing academic support and enrichment.
Assistant Principal of Academics
King's Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Partnered with 9th-12th grade principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Performed classroom observations and evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led professional development and PLCs around school initiatives.
- Created HS master schedule to optimize student learning.
- Collaborated with students, families, counselors, and staff to help students needing academic support and enrichment.
Assistant Principal
Falcon Ridge Charter School
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Supported special education department by developing programs and protocols for at-risk youth and students with special needs.
- Verified adherence to state, federal and private funding source requirements across programs and outcomes.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
Junior High Principal
Cole Valley Christian Schools
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, teachers, and other staff members.
- Observed 7th-8th grade teachers weekly and provided feedback for encouragement and growth.
- Evaluated 7th-8th grade teachers based on a growth model.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, Biblical integration, student engagement, assessment, classroom environment, and classroom management strategies.
- Utilized preventative and restorative discipline practices with 7th and 8th grade students.
- Led collaborative bi-monthly staff meetings to include teachers and staff in decision-making.
- Mentored students and teachers to help students who were struggling academically or needed enrichment.
Instructional Coach
Cole Valley Christian Schools
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Coached K-12th grade teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
- Led professional development on Biblical integration, assessment for learning, and student engagement.
- Implemented an AIG program for academically and intellectually gifted students.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Continued to teach classes as an instructional coach so I could stay current on best practices.
Teacher
Cole Valley Christian Schools
08.2007 - 07.2018
- Taught 5th grade, 6th grade, 10th grade Honors English, and 11th grade World History for concurrent credit.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help each student grow academically, spiritually, socially, emotionally, and physically.
- Implemented Biblically integrated whole group mini-lessons and small group instruction to differentiate and meet all students' needs.
- Used standardized, formative, and summative assessment data to inform my teaching and increase student learning.
- Helped students to self-reflect and take ownership of their learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Led K-6 Writing PLC
JH Teacher
Arcadia Christian School
04.2005 - 07.2007
- Taught 6th and 7th grade Bible, language arts, and history.
- Led JH student council.
- Created a Biblically based elective for JH girls on relational aggression.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom to increase student engagement and learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created positive relationships with students, parents, staff members, and the community.
Education
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership, Building Administration
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID08.2020
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Elementary Education
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05.2004
Skills
- Communications Expertise
- Academic Program Management
- Faculty Collaboration
- Strategic Problem-Solving
Timeline
Principal of Academics
King's Schools
07.2022 - Current
Assistant Principal of Academics
King's Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Principal
Falcon Ridge Charter School
08.2020 - 07.2021
Junior High Principal
Cole Valley Christian Schools
08.2018 - 07.2020
Instructional Coach
Cole Valley Christian Schools
08.2014 - 07.2018
Teacher
Cole Valley Christian Schools
08.2007 - 07.2018
JH Teacher
Arcadia Christian School
04.2005 - 07.2007
Ed.S. - Educational Leadership, Building Administration
Northwest Nazarene University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Biola University
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Elementary Education
Biola University
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