Chameeka Smith, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Danville Public Schools

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2008

  Adult Teacher/Coordinator/Staff Development Specialist (Grant Funded Position)

  ▪ Tutored students to prepare for the GED and/or improve basic skills.▪ Coordinated and managed four (4) GED sites and computer labs▪ Administered the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) assessment test and the Official GED Practice Test (OPT).▪ Served on the Danville Adult and Career Education Planning Team, Adult and Career Education Advisory Committee, the Danville Redevelopment Housing Authority team and the Virginia Association of Adult Continuing Education

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Dec 2007 - Nov 2012

  Online Adjunct Instructor

  • Responsible for mentoring GED students online through the Virginia eLEARN system • Set up students with various online programs including the Course Management System of Skills Tutor, Aleks Learning System, MHC Online and GED Connections • Tutored students in Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies and Writing

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  Asheboro City Schools

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2012

  Coordinator of the Nova Academy/Principal Intern/District GEAR UP Student Coordinator

   Developed procedures and documents for the full operation of the Nova Academy including the Nova Academy 2009-2011 Operational Manual  Registered and administered various online instructional Course Management System programs including Nova Net, Skills Tutor, Compass Learning and Apex Learning Designed and implemented individualized intervention plans with specific strategies(including data discussions, teacher intervention, mentoring and counseling) to address the needs of at-risk students and their families/caregivers. Assisted in supervising 94 certified teachers and 1300 students  Conducted weekly teacher walkthroughs, teacher observations and post-conference conversations using the McREL Online Teacher Evaluation System  Facilitated four PLC groups focusing on Common Core, student achievement and summarization strategies  Coordinated federally funded District GEAR UP one-year extension program Show less

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  ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Principal

  ▪ Responsible for the development and implementation of a school-wide weekly advisory program focused on College Access and Character Education ▪ Assisted in supervising the instruction of 70 certified teachers and 850 low income, first generation students ▪ Responsible for supervising the Math and Foreign Language department, 504 and IEP meetings and Student Services Department including GEAR UP, Guidance Counselors, School Nurse, and a social worker ▪ Facilitated and supervised the Dropout Prevention Specialist Show less

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  Rockingham County Schools

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  District GEAR UP Student Coordinator (Grant Funded Position)

  ▪ Responsible for implementing a middle to high school to college/career culture within the district for low income, first generation college-bound students ▪ Guided GEAR UP NC students in presentations on establishing an account on CFNC.org (Grades 7th, 8th ▪ and 12th cohort)▪ Implemented, recruited and coordinated comprehensive pre-college programs for middle and high school students that includes career exploration, academic planning and preparation, college visits, Apex Learning and four Summer Enrichment Programs▪ Worked with various student services departments, administrators and central office staff at three (3)schools on strategies for college access Show less

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  Triad Math and Science Academy

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  High School Dean of Academics

  ▪ Cast the guiding philosophy for the high school division of Think R.E.D.- Respect the all, Expect Excellence and Determined to Succeed▪ Assisted in supervising 25 high school teachers and 200 high school students in addition to a high school leadership team, Student Services, Substitutes, Middle and High School Department Chairpersons, Team Leaders and PLC domain leaders ▪ Conducted classroom visitations, walkthroughs, teacher observations and data analysis of monthly benchmark data ▪ Planned 10 NC college field trips, our annual college summit, and a college fair Show less

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  Charleston County School District

  Jul 2015 - Jul 2016

  District Director of GEAR UP Program

  • Directly administered, supervised, led and managed a local GEAR UP program federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education in five (5) high schools using MUNIS Financial Management system (Year 05)• Maintained appropriate monitoring documentation for U.S. Department of Education Annual Performance Report • Oversee the daily GEAR UP grant operations inclusive of over 2000 students and families including Time and Effort forms, weekly directors reports and conducted meeting with our grant partners including institutions of higher education, 3rd party vendors, financial institutions, community partners of the YMCA of Charleston, Communities In School and Chamber of Commerce • Worked with principals, school staff, parents and students to ensure effective implementation of GEAR UP programs and services• Created an innovation system for correcting and maintaining all match documentation and Cost Shared reports of our district, partners and other community agencies • Developed and implemented a GEAR UP strategic plan in alignment with the district goal and federal compliance Show less

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  U.S. Department of Education

  May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Temporary US Department of Education Peer Reviewer

  • Read and reviewed 16 grant applications with emphasis on grant significance, program design, management and budget plans • Participated in telecommunication discussions, application analysis and scoring results of applications per review session • Submitted score results on the U.S. Department of Education Grant Management System (G5) website

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  Communities In Schools of North Carolina

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2022

  • Provided guidance, coaching, training, and technical assistance to 18 Communities In School of North Carolina Affiliates inclusive of Statewide Program Directors and School-Based Student Support Specialists • Facilitated the utilization of evidence-based interventions supporting attendance, behavior, coursework and parental engagement across the North Carolina network. • Provided customized on-site training and coaching of the CIS model to new statewide affiliate team members across the North Carolina Network • Conducted on-site affiliate visits and virtual visits for training, coaching, and CIS model implementation• Designed and delivered three monthly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) sessions focusing on moving our CISNC affiliates from an awareness phase of educational equity to an understanding phase of organizational change (https://bit.ly/3OCQvDT) with an individualized organizational DEI goal met increase from 19.2% to 63.0% in two years. • Served on the National Communities In Schools Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Cohort 2 team • Utilize information from End of Year evaluations of programs to implement a strategic plan for future statewide training• Assist in planning and execution of our $220,000 department budget Show less • Provided direct supervision, management, and evaluation for nine middle and high school Student Support Specialists and served over 400 students ensuring the CIS model (ABC+P) of Attendance, Behavior, Coursework, and Parental Engagement is implemented with fidelity • Provided technical assistance, program monitoring, and data collection of 9 CIS schools districtwide along with program grant management of the AVID program. • Provided program monitoring and coaching through biweekly school visitations, school support strategic plans, student support plans, quarterly affiliate reports, and quarterly progress monitoring • Facilitated processes for data collection and reporting on program progress and outcomes• Ensured Student Support Specialists regularly and systematically collected, entered, and reported data into our CIS data management system in a timely manner • Clinical Internship Supervisor to East Carolina University Interns • Presented at the Annual Impact Conference on engaging, evidence-based strategies for student engagement and impact Show less

  • Director of Traning for Student Impact /DEI Session Leader

    Jan 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Program Director of Middle and High School/

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2019
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  U.S. Department of Education

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Temporary US Department of Education Peer Reviewer

  • Read and reviewed 14 grant applications with emphasis on grant narratives, program design and management and budget plans • Participated in telecommunication discussions, application analysis and scoring results of applications per review session • Submitted score results on the U.S. Department of Education Grant Management System (G5) website

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  The Brotherhood of Excellence Academy

  Aug 2018 - now

  Executive Director/Founder

  • Spearheading overall fiscal management, programming, and strategic planning for the organization • Developed and executing the organization's mission, vision, and bylaws, aligning them with the annual plan • Successfully recruited and trained a dedicated founding board of director members • Creating and managing the organization's website, crafted compelling social media content using Canva, and streamlined student applications • Ensuring compliance by submitting required documentation to the IRS and obtaining North Carolina Charitable solicitation license • Collaborating closely with board members to drive successful attainment of goals and priorities • Conducting effective staff and student recruitment to support program initiatives • Hosted a video and podcast broadcast titled "Teaching Boys and Raising Sons" to engage and inform the community on essential topics regarding boys Show less

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  Winston-Salem State University

  Sept 2022 - Jun 2024

  Associate Director of GEAR UP

  • Supported the Executive Director on a day-to-day basis in managing all logistical aspects of a federally funded GEAR UP grant, a college access initiative, across three school districts and two community colleges • Provided supervision and guidance to the Office of Enrichment to ensure effective oversight of grant implementation and programming including our Summer Residential Camp https://youtu.be/zu-ACE3uxN0 • Organized and facilitated quarterly professional development trainings for educational partners, including district liaisons, grant coordinators, community college partners, and the WSSU-GEAR UP administration team https://youtu.be/9ea3XQ5ctlU • Spearheadedthe management of the Request for Proposal Summer Enrichment programs, collaborating with potential external partners to enhance student enrichment opportunities • Successfully collaborated with higher education institutions to coordinate GEAR UP Days, a day-long campus event that exposed students to diverse college and university experiences• Led the development of a comprehensive grant implementation guide, incorporating policies and best practices, to ensure efficient utilization of resources for the newly awarded grant. Show less

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  North Carolina Central University

  Aug 2024 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  • Teaching graduate students in the School of Education to prepare for the role of principalship • Creating and managing a syllabus that meets department and university standards• Planning and creating lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments utilizing Zoom features • Grading assigned papers, quizzes, and exams• Effectively communicating with students