Rodney W. Smith2964 Knockawuddy Dr., Brownsburg, IN. 46112

home. (317) 271-1410 cell. (317) 514-4221rodwsmith@yahoo.com

Objective: Apply my skills as an instructional leader to increase student success as a building leader

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree Master Degree in Education Major: Secondary Music Education Administration Indiana State University, Butler University (E.P.P.S.P)Terre Haute, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana

Highlights of Qualifications

Hardworking professional committed to facilitating student achievement Highly organized Proficient computer skills including experience with Excel,

PowerPoint, FrontPage, Word, and Publisher Mature team worker Excellent leadership abilities dedicated to maximizing student achievement Attentive to detail, which creates consistently high expectations Problem solving skills that produce resolution on difficult issues

Professional Experience

Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township

Associate Principal Ben Davis High School – Indianapolis, IndianaJune 2013 – present Assume responsibility of the principal in her absence.

Instructional Supervision Student Services Department - Provided leadership and supervision for Student Services

department ensuring quality of delivered services for student achievement and parental involvement.Areas of supervision include: Deans of Students Nurses School Resource officer(s) College Admissions Coordinator Records office On-site mental health professionals

Performing Arts – Provided leadership and supervision for the Performing Arts department to increase student participation and achievement in the arts.Areas within the department include: Radio and TV Production Speech and Debate Student publications – student newspaper, yearbook, poetry literary magazine Band Choir Orchestra Theater Arts

Health/Physical Education/JROTC - Provided leadership and supervision for the Health/ Physical Education/ JROTC department to provide a cohesive instruction model for the diverse disciplines

within the departmentAreas within the department include: Health Physical Education classes Sports Injuries-Athletic Trainers The Marine JROTC program, including Golden Eagle Drill Team

Assistant Principal, Ben Davis High School – Indianapolis, IndianaJune 2004 – July 2013

Instructional Supervision Student Services Department - Provided leadership and supervision for Student Services

department ensuring quality of delivered services for student achievement and parental involvement.Areas of supervision include: Deans of Students Nurses School Resource officer(s) College Admissions Coordinator Records office On-site mental health professionals

Provided leadership and supervision for the following departments: Special Education ENL (English as a New Language) Learning Center - credit recovery

Center Grove Community School Corporation - Greenwood, Indiana

Assistant Principal, Center Grove Middle School North August 2003 – June 2004 Actively involved in the opening of the new middle school building Fulfilled responsibilities of the principal in his absence Planned yearly master schedule Supervised and provided in-service training for staff Evaluated staff and supervised staff goal writing process Assisted principal in overseeing processes leading to curriculum revision Provided statistical data for the School Improvement Plan as part of PL221 Represented the administration in S504 and special education conferences

including assisting in the writing of IEP's for grades 6-8 Organized emergency drills and procedures Processed student report cards including assimilation and distribution Coordinated school dances Supervised athletic and social events

Assistant Principal, Center Grove Middle School August 2002 – August 2003 Fulfilled responsibilities of the principal in her absence Represented the administration in S504 and special education conferences including assisting in the

writing of IEP's for grades 6-8 Supervised custodians and the maintenance of building and grounds Assisted in the acclimation of new teachers, students teachers, and interns to the building Worked with transportation issues

Band Director August 1994 – August 2002 Instructed students in the fundamentals of concert band literature. Instructed beginning students in the fundamentals of music performance. Assisted in the training and operation of the high school marching band. Mentored first year teacher in the Music Department. Implemented Clinical Supervision within the Music Department. Developed web page for Band Department. Indiana State Marching Band Champion 1999. Bands of America National Champion 1995.

Rodney W. Smith Page 2

Director of Percussion Indiana Percussion Association State Champion (Open Class) 2002. Developed comprehensive curriculum for percussionist grades 7-12. Hired and trained percussion staff. Coordinated scope and sequence of instruction for Percussion Department. Formulated budget and acquired equipment for the department. Indiana State School Music Association Percussion Manual Revision Committee

Related Experiences Delegate to the Beijing International Education Exposition, Beijing, China, June 2011 Interviewed candidates for teaching, administration, and support staff positions. Dean of Students Selection Committee Building Leadership Capacity -ongoing leadership development model -Dr. Douglas

Reeves facilitator Focusing on Student Achievement Data and Student Transitions - Larry Lezotte

facilitator Decision Making for Results: Data-Driven Decision Making (DMR) and Data Teams

(DT) Certification Training Supervised the accurate reporting of attendance and structured an incentive program

for students with excellent attendance Collected bids from vendors and formalized the Student Handbook to include all

pertinent policies and procedures for students and their families Maintained and updated the student handbook to include Board policy, student code

of conduct, and calendar information Prepared and made ready for distribution the Faculty Handbook Liaison for the BD Dads Organization( BD DADS are a male parent mentor and

student support group) Adjudicator for the Indiana State School Music Association Solo and Ensemble State

Contest. Cognitive Coaching Model trained and certified Cultural Responsivity District Leadership Committee Past member of the Indiana State School Music Association Percussion Manual Revision Committee Professional Organizations

Association for Secondary Curriculum and Development Adjudicator, Contest Coordinator, Indiana State School Music Association Indiana Association of School Principals

Conferences and Workshops Presenter, National Council on Educating Black Children, “Making A Way In A System of Inequality, A

District’s Journey In Building A Success Model for African American Males”, Baltimore, MD. April 2016.

Presenter, Naviance Summer Institute, Tucson, AR. July 2015. Presenter, National Council on Educating Black Children, “Empowering Our Youth

Through Positive Self-Identity”, New Orleans, LA. April 2014. Presenter – Youth and Identity, MSD Wayne TWP Professional Development

Symposium, Spring 2013; Presenter – Youth and Identity, IUSA Summer Conference, Summer 2013 Center for Leadership and Learning – Douglas Reeves Literacy – Building Background Knowledge - Bea McGarvey Classroom Walk-through training Response to Intervention (RtI) training Disciplining With Dignity for Difficult Youth Reclaiming Youth Seminar High School Reinvention Symposium Urban Education, Students At-Risk Conference Focus, Elevating Strategies to Improve Student Learning seminar- Mike Schomker

Rodney W. Smith Page 3