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Malisa Smith

Crossville

Summary

Dynamic RTI Coordinator and former Elementary Teacher at North Cumberland Elementary, adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Proven ability to foster strong parent communication and collaborate with staff, ensuring a supportive learning environment. Skilled in data analysis and conflict resolution, driving academic success and community involvement.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

RTI Coordinator

North Cumberland Elementary
Crossville
08.2010 - 06.2025
  • Coordinated communication between staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
  • Managed scheduling for meetings and school functions effectively.
  • Supported teachers with classroom management and instructional materials.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and enrollment data.
  • Organized supplies and resources for educational programs and initiatives.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new staff on school policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with faculty to enhance student engagement strategies.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Supervised student testing procedures and ensured compliance with state regulations.
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding student testing and case information.

Elementary Teacher 4-6

North Cumberland Elementary
Crossville
10.1987 - 08.2010
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse classroom needs.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with parents to support student academic and social development.
  • Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning goals.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Organized school events and activities to promote community involvement.
  • Mentored new teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom techniques.
  • Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
  • Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
  • Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
  • Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect between teachers and students.
  • Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
  • Attended faculty meetings and other school functions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
  • Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
  • Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports teams.
  • Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Arranged field trips as tool to provide students with real-world experiences.
  • Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
  • Tutored individual students after school hours as needed.

Education

Master of Arts - Reading Specialist

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
08-2004

Elementary Education 1-8

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN
05-1988

Skills

  • Scheduling management
  • Data analysis
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Instructional strategies
  • Student assessment
  • Parent communication
  • Staff collaboration
  • Community engagement
  • Professional development
  • Record keeping
  • Problem solving
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Standardized testing
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Instructional methods
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Behavior management
  • Task prioritization
  • Relationship building
  • Community involvement
  • Critical thinking
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Effective listening
  • Lesson delivery
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Motivating students
  • Project-based learning

Timeline

RTI Coordinator

North Cumberland Elementary
08.2010 - 06.2025

Elementary Teacher 4-6

North Cumberland Elementary
10.1987 - 08.2010

Master of Arts - Reading Specialist

Walden University

Elementary Education 1-8

Tennessee Technological University

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