Tammy Smith
Woodbury,TN
Summary
Education professional with extensive experience in elementary and middle school administration, focusing on student development and faculty support. Consistently delivers results through effective team collaboration and flexible adaptation to changing needs. Skilled in curriculum planning, student behavior management, and fostering positive school culture.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Cannon County Middle School
06.2022 - Current
- Served as liaison between teachers, parents, and administrators during disciplinary proceedings for students involved in behavioral incidents.
- Coordinated professional development opportunities for staff, fostering a growth mindset and continuous improvement.
- Promoted family engagement through regular communication channels such as newsletters, social media updates, conferences, open houses.
- Enhanced school culture by implementing positive behavior interventions and supports.
- Monitored attendance trends closely, implementing targeted interventions to reduce chronic absenteeism rates among students.
- Supported the principal regarding staffing decisions by participating in interviews.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and effective teaching strategies.
- Addressed parent concerns promptly, leading to increased satisfaction and trust in school leadership.
- 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.
- Assisted in updating school policies and procedures to reflect current best practices in education administration.
Educator
Woodbury Grammar School
08.1994 - 06.2022
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to target areas of weakness and continuously improve student performance throughout the school year.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
- Mentored new educators in best practices for teaching, leading to increased confidence and effectiveness within the school community.
- Served on various school committees focused on improving policies or procedures related to academics, safety, or equity issues – driving positive change at an institutional level.
- Led professional development workshops, sharing innovative teaching strategies with peers.
- Organized extracurricular clubs and activities that complemented academic curriculum and supported student interests.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Education
Master's Degree - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Technology University
Cookeville, TN12.2004
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN08.1994
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Critical thinking and judgment
- Disciplinary actions
- Standardized testing
- School security and safety procedures
- Training and mentoring
- Parent engagement and communication
- Student achievement
- Student and parent relations
- Restorative practices
- Parent communication
- Discipline management
Certification
- Professional - 10 Year, Endorsements 002, 101
- ILL Administrator Endorsement 442
Community Service
We Care Cannon - 10 years, CCHS Cheer Coach - 3 years, Tennessee Promise Mentor - 1 year, WGS Playground Committee, WGS Cheer Coach - 5 years, VBS Volunteer - 10 years
Training
- 2017 - Read To Be Ready - Kathy Mullins
- 2018 - Restorative Circles
- 2017 - Standards Training - Dr. Marcia Melton
- 2016 - ELA Standards Training
- 2012, 2023, 2024 - Models Schools Conference
- 2012, 2023 - TEAM Evaluation Training
- 2022, 2023 - Capturing Kids Hearts
- 2023 - Threat Assessment Training
Professional Highlights
- 31 years Career Ladder Educator
- 15 years Assistant Principal (full and part-time)
- 4+ TEAM Evaluation Teacher
- Bus Duty Supervisor
- 5+ Reading First strategies
- 2 years Literacy Leader
- Co-Author of the Focus Schools grant
- 15+ years School Improvement Team
- 5+ years School Leadership Team
- Lexia Teacher Leader
- Walmart Teacher of the Year
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Cannon County Middle School
06.2022 - Current
Educator
Woodbury Grammar School
08.1994 - 06.2022
Master's Degree - Instructional Leadership
Tennessee Technology University
Bachelor's Degree - Early Childhood Education
Middle Tennessee State University
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