Tempest Smith
Denham Springs
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Principal offering 2-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Principal
St. Helena Parish School District
08.2022 - Current
- Lead professional development sessions for faculty, focusing on HQIM literacy strategies and instructional best practices.
- Partner with district leaders to develop and implement literacy-focused professional development initiatives aligned with state standards.
- Train teachers on data-driven instructional practices to increase literacy proficiency.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide individualized coaching and actionable feedback to educators.
- Spearheaded a school-wide literacy action plan resulting in improved literacy achievement metrics.
- Foster relationships with district stakeholders, parents, and community organizations to enhance literacy outcomes.
Literacy Coach
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Designed and led district-wide professional development workshops on literacy instruction, classroom management, and assessment strategies.
- Analyzed student achievement data and collaborated with teachers to develop targeted interventions.
- Provided 1-on-1 coaching and model lessons to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Conducted curriculum audits to assess alignment with state standards and HQIM literacy frameworks.
- Developed literacy-based action plans that contributed to measurable gains in reading proficiency.
- Assisted in the implementation of district-wide literacy initiatives to ensure consistency across schools.
Teacher
Bethany Christian School
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Designed and delivered engaging literacy instruction using data-driven methods to improve reading and writing skills.
- Used assessment data to identify learning gaps and implement intervention strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate evidence-based literacy practices into daily instruction.
- Created individualized learning plans for students struggling with literacy skills.
- Regularly communicated with parents and stakeholders to discuss student progress and literacy development.
Teacher
City Of Baker School System
02.2014 - 08.2017
- Implemented a structured literacy approach to enhance reading and writing proficiency.
- Differentiated instruction to support students with diverse learning needs.
- Participated in collaborative curriculum planning sessions to align literacy instruction with best practices.
- Administered formative and summative assessments to track student progress.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2026
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2013
Skills
- Student and Parent Relations
- Academic Administration
- Program Evaluation
- Group Facilitation and Presentations
- Teacher Mentoring
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Instructional Leadership
- Training and Mentoring
- Multitasking Ability
- Proficient in Google & Microsoft Suites
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- EDL1- Louisiana Certification
- Level 2 Louisiana Teaching Certificate
- K-2 ELA Content Leader - TNTP
Professional Development Impact
- Led over 30 professional development sessions on literacy instruction and classroom management strategies.
- Implemented HQIM-aligned professional development models, resulting in increased teacher proficiency in literacy instruction.
- Designed and executed a literacy coaching framework that improved reading proficiency scores by 25% (add measurable impact if available).
- Supported a district-wide initiative to improve K-2 literacy outcomes through strategic intervention planning.
Timeline
School Principal
St. Helena Parish School District
08.2022 - Current
Literacy Coach
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2020 - 08.2022
Teacher
Bethany Christian School
08.2017 - 08.2020
Teacher
City Of Baker School System
02.2014 - 08.2017
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Liberty University
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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