Tamara Smith Email & Phone Number

Wilmington, De, Us

Delaware

Responsibilities:- Steward strong donor relationships and provide long term institutional sustainability to drive strategic impact across Delaware-Drive critical partner acquisition and management of a variety of stakeholders, towards diversifying revenue streams -Convene and catalyze a community-centered coalition of champions and leaders to advance systems change in education and cultivate the conditions required for students to thrive across Delaware- Lead the regional team to internalize and execute the regional vision and set and achieve high-impact goals, while facilitating an equitable culture rooted in racial equity and Teach For America's Core Values and DEI Commitment-Serve as an enterprise leader, actively shaping and influencing organizational strategy and learning Notable Accomplishments:-Secured $1M in new federal funding towards STEM and BIPOC teacher development-Developed novice educator modules for external partners, leading to an increase of 15-25% of revenue annually -Established Teach For America’s first HBCU partnership with Delaware State University, to create fully funded pathways towards certification and an advanced degree to combat educator diversity and talent challenges -Brokered partnerships with new and lapsed school districts across Delaware for talent acquisition and advanced leadership development -Successfully launched pilot program for Social Emotional Learning curriculum for Delaware educators during the height of COVID-19 epidemic, leading towards sustained academic growth for students

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Responsibilities include:•Manage and lead the overall vision and execution of school systems, including academic and operational for 350+ students and 100 staff members•Provide both short and long-term strategy around turnaround efforts for the school•Assess, develop and execute schoolwide systems to ensure academic excellence and strong operational systems•Represent Great Oaks with a variety of external partners, both public and private•Managing a MM budget with fidelity that includes State, Federal and Private funds•Supporting and developing cultivation strategy for new funding resources to enhance the financial health of the school•Partnering with the Great Oaks Foundation in promoting good governance and cultivating and managing external relationships •Rigorous, measurable leadership development coaching of school leadership team and operations team•Manage and execute citywide school recruitment targets to ensure adequate funding for 400+ students •Support build out of High School program and curriculum in compliance with the State of Connecticut•Support and manage 5-year charter renewal process

•Set a compelling vision for the Continuum Culture & Communities team aligned with Teach For America’s strategic direction, priorities and breakthrough results, and with the vision/charge and theory of action •Lead the strategy and design of culture & community building that advanced the engagement of corps members and alumni in the movement •Lead culture and adult learning design and execution for largest staff summit at Teach For America•Created and sustained an alumni culture that inspired and directed alumni to mobilize around issues of justice and equity, national and regional initiatives•Managed team budget and ensured fiscal responsibility for all members and funds•Coached and developed sub-team toward personal growth and development and individual professional outcomes

New Haven, Connecticut

•Developed and executed a long–term strategic plan and vision for alumni impact at the classroom, school, district and state level that worked to dismantle unjust structures and promote equity in Connecticut. •Created and sustained an alumni culture that respects the diversity of Teach For America and inspired alumni to mobilize around issues of justice and equity.•Built strong external relationships with partners, including political and community organizations, nonprofit organizations, universities and charter management organizations•Launched, mobilized and developed alumni of color via The Collective, Teach For America’s Alumni of Color Association•Served as a member of regional leadership team, which directed and executed the regional vision and strategy•Worked with Advisory Board to ambitious outcomes of growth, via partnerships and fund development•Coached and developed sub-team and regional staff toward personal growth, development and individual professional outcomes

Haddon Heights, Nj

● Represented Congressman Andrews within designated area of responsibility including meeting with constituents, verbal and written communication with constituents and served as liaison with federal, district and local agencies.● Led local complex project implementation in education, immigration andeconomic development initiatives across the District● Planned, coordinated and monitored legislative development withindesignated committees● Managed and trained Staff Assistants and interns on constituent services

Greater Philadelphia Area

● Managed operations team, building engineer and cleaning staff● Ensured operations team tracked student attendance, discipline and academicdata with fidelity● Acted as a liaison between YSD and School District of Philadelphia● Cultivated and developed relationships and partnerships, in the localcommunity and with the School District of Philadelphia● Provided weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis reports on school wideattendance● Acted as truancy officer for Young Scholars Douglass and develop solutions forattendance issues● Coordinated after school program with Director of Student Activities● Coordinated disability claims with Director of Student Services● Negotiated with vendors to secure best pricing for school operational needs● Coordinated student activities in conjunction with Culture Team● Worked with Culture Team to positively reinforce and execute behavioralprograms and reward system

Camden, Nj

● Management and coordination of all donor related activities● Review and analysis of school budget and coordinator of all special projects● Management of client relations with major donors, corporate partnerships andfoundations● Developed marketing materials including press releases and portfolios● Provided leadership in development, support and effective implementation ofKIPP FACS instructional program● Supervised and directed subject content personnel as assigned and ensuredalignment with NJCCS and evaluation of educational programs and services● Served as School Test Coordinator which included implementation of Stanford10, NJ ASK and Benchmark exams● Assisted 8th grade students in the high school application process, includingcoordination of onsite visits and parent conferences

Greater Philadelphia Area

Greater Philadelphia Area