Yolanda Smith
Texarkana
Summary
Educator and experienced Magnet Program Coordinator at Texarkana Arkansas School District, skilled in curriculum development and student mentoring. Successfully implemented engaging programs that enhanced academic performance and student recruitment. Proven leader in team collaboration and conflict resolution, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes equity.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educator
Texarkana Arkansas School District
01.2014 - Current
- Instructed students in 5th Grade Literacy & Social Studies, 7th Grade History, and 7th–8th Grade English within the Early College Academy.
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Coordinated the Magnet Program, promoting academic excellence and student recruitment.
- Provided mentorship and academic guidance to students, preparing them for college-level work.
- Served on key leadership teams including Strategic Planning, Leadership Team, and Personnel Policy Committee.
- Wrote district curriculum for 5th Grade Social Studies and 7th Grade English.
- Advised student organizations and events as Student Council Advisor and Destination Imagination Coach.
Magnet Program Coordinator
Texarkana Arkansas School District
Texarkana
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Reviewed applications and documentation to make decisions pertaining to programs.
- Ensured timely completion of project deliverables within budget constraints.
- Developed brochures, newsletters, and flyers on program initiatives.
- Led team meetings to communicate updates, gather feedback, and align on goals.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Administered budgets and monitored expenditures to keep program operations aligned with budget targets.
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives.
- Prepared detailed reports for stakeholders, highlighting program achievements and challenges.
- Analyzed data collected from surveys, focus groups, interviews, regarding the effectiveness of the program.
- Managed volunteer recruitment, training, and assignments to support program initiatives.
Restaurant General Manager
Balke Enterprise
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Supervised operations, human resources, budgeting, and employee development for high-volume restaurants.
- Conducted training, performance evaluations, and coaching to enhance staff effectiveness.
- Developed quarterly budgets, managed payroll, and ensured compliance with health and employment regulations.
- Led diverse teams and resolved employee and customer concerns through clear communication and accountability.
Education
Master of Education - Administration
Texas A&M University–Texarkana
Master of Science - Instruction & Curriculum Development
Texas A&M University–Texarkana
Bachelor of General Studies - Business Administration
Texas A&M University–Texarkana
Skills
- Student mentoring
- Academic mentoring
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Magnet program coordination
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Multitasking capacity
- Academic planning
- Curriculum development
- Instructional leadership
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Organizational planning
- Event coordination
- Data-driven decision-making
- Academic goals
- Assessment development
- Class instruction
- Time management
- Teaching strategies
- Organizational skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification, EC–6 Generalist
- Arkansas Teacher Certification, EC–6 Generalist & English 7–12
- Texas Principal Certification, 2016
- Arkansas Principal Certification, 2017
- Pre-AP Literature Certification, 2015, 2023
- Cultural Competency Certification, 2020
Leadership Experience
- English Department Chair
- Team Leader
- Mentor Teacher
- Early Collegiate Academy Advisor
- Strategic Planning Committee Member
- Guiding Coalition
- Personnel Policy Committee Member
- Student Council Advisor
- Curriculum Director, The Scholars Program
- NAACP Executive Committee, Treasurer
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Gamma Kappa Zeta Chapter, Member
- Phi Delta Kappa Educational Sorority, Member
- Women for A&M Texarkana, Member
- Texarkana African American Arts Committee, Member
- Alpha Chi National Collegiate Honor Society, Member
- Sunday School Teacher
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Magnet Program Coordinator
Texarkana Arkansas School District
08.2016 - 05.2019
Educator
Texarkana Arkansas School District
01.2014 - Current
Restaurant General Manager
Balke Enterprise
01.2004 - 01.2014
Master of Education - Administration
Texas A&M University–Texarkana
Master of Science - Instruction & Curriculum Development
Texas A&M University–Texarkana
Bachelor of General Studies - Business Administration
Texas A&M University–Texarkana
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