Shelley Archuleta Smith
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
Committed assistant principal with strengths in educational planning, assisting with lessons and collaborating with teachers, administrators and instructional coaches to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods. Motivated to improve teacher efficacy by giving constructive feedback that can be implemented immediately.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Old Hickory, TN
07.2016 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- In the Panorama survey, teachers were asked to identify who provided them with the most useful feedback on their teaching. Results showed that in the Fall of 2021, 59% of teachers listed assistant principal, in Fall of 2022, 67% listed assistant principal, and in Winter of 2024, 56% listed assistant principal.
- Partnered with the principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
- Verified student grades and schedules.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Mentored new teachers in navigating their roles within the school system effectively.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Glenview Elementary School
Nashville, TN
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular classroom observations and feedback sessions.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- 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.
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment
LITERACY COACH
Eakin Elementary
Nashville, TN
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Established positive relationships with staff, parents, and students.
- Partnered with parents to reinforce at-home literacy activities, strengthening connections between school and home environments.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with literacy research and best practices.
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
Literacy Coach
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Old Hickory, TN
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Established positive relationships with staff, parents, and students.
- Partnered with parents to reinforce at-home literacy activities, strengthening connections between school and home environments.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop individualized literacy plans for struggling students, resulting in improved reading levels.
- Guided teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determined student needs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with literacy research and best practices.
- Conducted professional development workshops on effective literacy strategies for colleagues, enhancing overall instructional quality.
ELD Curriculum Coordinator
ELL Office
Nashville , TN
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet district, department, and school needs.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skill sets and assisted in training educators and administrators on existing and new programs.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with educators and administrators to review and modify existing programs.
Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work. - Established strong relationships with stakeholders, including parents, community members, and external organizations to support student success.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for teachers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
K-4 ELD Specialist
ELL Office
Nashville, TN
03.2007 - 07.2010
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet district, department, and school needs.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skill set and assisted in training educators and administrators on existing and new programs.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with educators and administrators to review and modify existing programs.
- Created and delivered presentations to internal and external stakeholders to showcase work.
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, including parents, community members, and external organizations to support student success.
ELL Teacher
MNPS
Nashville, TN
08.1996 - 03.2007
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on assessment, homework and assignment records.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration And Supervision
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12.2005
Master's in Education - Teaching English As A Second Language
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN07.1998
Master of Education - Education
Texas Women's University
Denton, TX07.1995
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Metropolitan State College
Denver, CO05.1990
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Staff supervision and feedback
- Creative instruction styles and techniques
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Leadership experience
- Relationship building
- Personable and approachable
- Team building
- Assist in hiring, training and supervision
Accomplishments
- Board Member of the Tennessee Principals Association
- Executive Board Member of the Tennessee Principals Association
- Treasurer of Tennessee Principals Association
- National Outstanding Assistant Principal in 2018
- Robert Frazier Meritorious Service Award in 2021
Certification
- Beginning Administrator PreK-12
- English as a Second Language
- Elementary 1-8
Timeline
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
07.2016 - Current
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Glenview Elementary School
07.2015 - 06.2016
LITERACY COACH
Eakin Elementary
08.2012 - 05.2015
Literacy Coach
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
08.2010 - 05.2012
ELD Curriculum Coordinator
ELL Office
07.2010 - 06.2011
K-4 ELD Specialist
ELL Office
03.2007 - 07.2010
ELL Teacher
MNPS
08.1996 - 03.2007
Master of Education - Educational Administration And Supervision
Tennessee State University
Master's in Education - Teaching English As A Second Language
Tennessee State University
Master of Education - Education
Texas Women's University
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Education
Metropolitan State College
- Beginning Administrator PreK-12
- English as a Second Language
- Elementary 1-8
Similar Profiles
Victoria JoynerVictoria Joyner
Secretary at St Andrew School At Oakland Terrace Elementary SchSecretary at St Andrew School At Oakland Terrace Elementary Sch
Dorothy HorschDorothy Horsch
PreK Aide at Jackson Elementary SchoolPreK Aide at Jackson Elementary School
Tori AlexanderTori Alexander
Teacher at Jackson Elementary SchoolTeacher at Jackson Elementary School