Nia Smith Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Served as grade level chair and vital school leadership team member to delegate on behalf of faculty. Used data to plan effective ways to improve test scores, such as creating small groups for test prep. Designed curriculum and implemented effective systems to track assessments, progress monitoring notes, grades, etc. Provided effective, innovative, and relevant material designed to improve students' writing proficiency. Developed highly effective coaching practices, such as modeling and micro-modeling, to support teachers during coaching residencies. Incorporated technology into the classroom and taught teachers how to use technology to enhance the learning experience, such as videos, online resources, and educational software.Selected Career Highlights• Designed strategies of experiential activities for individual learning via Schoology, increasing student literacy and reading concept retention rates.• Reduced teacher turnover rate through weekly coaching, access to mental health resources, and leading professional development training.• Assessed student performance and growth through formative and summative assessments and recommended intervention groups and categorized. • Coached ELA and grade level team to utilize online learning platforms and learning management systems, enhance student learning and teacher outcomes, which Increased state test passing rate and reading levels by over 30%

Diagnosed academic data trends for mastery of comprehension, reading, science, and social studies to adjust short-and long-term plans and make strategic teaching decisions. Led a team of 6 teachers in discussing student data and making shifts in instruction to meet students' needs. Assessed students weekly to determine growth and any potential challenges to growth. Infused culturally relevant, anti-bias materials and pedagogical strategies implemented a variety of small groups, daily living skills, and cooperative learning into the curriculum redesign.Selected Career Highlights• Modeled lessons and coached instructional methods for staff in various settings (whole group and small group) and provided follow-up support.• Led professional development initiatives to train teachers in instructional design and best practices, including highly effective lesson plans, data to drive instruction, and student-centered instructional activities.• Trained 7+ first-year teachers annually in classroom management, lesson implementation, and district-wide professional development.• Facilitated educator training for interpreting and using data for instruction, increasing literacy rate with underserved students by 40%.

Gathered pertinent data (academic and behavioral) on struggling students by conducting classroom observations, interviewing teachers, parents, and the student, and compiled student history through report cards, work samples, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support data, and Curriculum-Based Assessment. Maintained and collected data to promote academic achievement for underperforming students through blended learning small groups and an intentional curriculum. Assessed students' academic records in 4th and 7th grade writing throughout the school and assigned children at risk of low-performance scores. Designed and implemented academic interventions and individualized lesson plans using a research-based methodology and assessment data in writing.Selected Career Highlights:• Implemented quality indicators, videos, coaching forms, and modeling to train teachers on how to apply research-based instructional practices that support concept development.• Established tracking and established targeted reading and writing intervention programs for grades 4 and 7.• Documented intervention progress and communicated with school personnel and parents of children regarding reading or math level and rate of progress. • Provided pre- and post-assessment data to internal stakeholders and developed a plan to guide and monitor each child's progress.

Houston, Texas Area

Guided clients in identifying roadblocks, creating work plans, and improving technology processes and efficiency. Created and maintained the workstream work plans, roadmaps, and status reports to track project progress and successful completion of deliverables. Used technology skills to produce and continually increase the effectiveness of project work products and communication vehicles in Microsoft Office. Tracked and logged resolution actions and progress to resolve risks and issues to projects and initiatives.Selected Career Highlights:• Recruited for special projects team to collaborate with subset group within technology department.• Reduced operating costs and saved the organization $10000+ by streamlining the inventory process and identifying 100+ computers that were not correctly inventoried.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor Of Science, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: National Society of Black Engineers, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, American Society of Civil.