Demetra Baxter-Smith seeks a district level administrator position and has over 20 years of experience in education administration, including experience as a principal and curriculum administrator. She has a PhD in Human Resource Development from the University of Texas at Tyler and certifications in superintendent and mid-management roles in Texas. Her background includes strategic planning, policy interpretation, data analysis, budgeting, and curriculum development experience at school districts in Texas, Arkansas, and Arizona.

1. Demetra Baxter-Smith, M.Ed. & M.S.
2718 Weaver Place
Texarkana, Texas 75501
409-550-7194
dbk1913@att.net
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a district level administrator where there is a need for an individual with experience in
administration, policy interpretation, disciplinary procedures, strategic planning, a strong background in
collaborating partnerships; as well as, extensive participation in data analysis, and the use of exceptional
decision-making and judgment skills.
COMPETENCIES
Team Leadership Collaborative Administration Budget Management Data Analysis
Policy Interpretation Performance Management HPPA & FERPA Policy Program Evaluation
Community Involvement Curriculum & Instruction Multicultural Sensitivity PDAS Evaluator
Selection & Recruitment STAAR/EOC Assessment T-TESS Evaluator House Bill 5
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Tyler - Tyler, Texas, May 2017 and 2011.
Doctorof Philosophy, Human ResourceDevelopment
Master of Science, Human ResourceDevelopment
Stephen F. Austin StateUniversity - Nacogdoches, Texas, 1998 and 1995.
Master of Education, Administration
Bachelorof Science, Education
EXPERIENCE
Liberty-Eylau ISD – Texarkana, Texas 2013 – present
Curriculum and Assessment Administrator – High School
 Interpret data and identify performance gaps
 504 Campus Coordinator and Special Education Administrative Representative for ARDs
 Testing/Assessment Coordinator
 Work collaborative with classroom teachers and directors – instruction and assessments
 Obtain and use student achievement data to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness.
 Provide resources and materials to support staff in accomplishing program goals.
 Assist in communicating information to parent and community members about school programs and
curriculum.
 Coordinate activities and goals with statecompensatory education and Title funding sources
Marshall ISD – Marshall, Texas, 2013
InstructionalCoach – Price T. Young
 Facilitated teacher learner regarding the utility of proven instructional methods
 Assisted with data analysis
 Assisted with grade level and subject-matter collaboration
 Assisted campus administration with administrative tasks
 Directed development of Campus Plan with site base committee

2. Demetra Baxter-Smith, 2
The University of Texas at Tyler - Tyler, Texas, 2011-2013.
DoctoralGraduateTeaching Assistant
 Employed and integrated instructional strategies, inclusion strategies, and technology with professors
 Provided careercounseling and mentoring to new students in the HRD Department
 Taught online classes: Workforce Development, Leadership and Ethics, Conflict Resolution, Organizational
Development and Capstone (Technology)
 Training Modules: FERPA, HIPAA, Confidentiality, Diversity, Recruitment, and Program
Evaluation/Assessment
Arkansas Department of Education - Little Rock, Arkansas, 2008-2009.
Public SchoolProgram Advisor
 Researched and interpreted laws, rules, and regulations to provided technical assistance to all stakeholders
 Served as liaison between school districts and state approved after school tutoring providers
 Monitored Federal programs to ensure compliance and continued funding (Title I, IV, and SES)
 Collected, analyzed, and interpreted data
Lufkin Independent School District - Lufkin, Texas, 2006-2008.
Director of Special Initiatives
 Developed and managed budget and funding strategies
 Coordinated LISD Mentorship Programs
 Supervised and evaluated district nurses and volunteer staff
 Participated in the recruitment and retention of professional and classified staff
Lexington Elementary School - Lexington, Texas, 2004-2006
Principal
 Campus Instructional Leader – developed master schedule, developed professional development
opportunities, monitored attendance, ensured safe school environment, promoted positive community
school relations, and evaluated professional and non-certified staff (PDAS)
 Developed and managed budget, funding strategies, and federal grants
 Managed campus facilities
 Participated in the recruitment and retention of professional and classified staff
Mary V. Riley Seven Mile School - Whiteriver, Arizona, 2003-2004.
Principal, Native American Education Facility
 Campus Instructional Leader – developed master schedule, developed professional development
opportunities, monitored attendance, ensured safe school environment, promoted positive community
school relations, and evaluated professional and non-certified staff
 Qualified Evaluator Training Level I & II and Classroom Walk-Through Training
 Developed and managed budget, funding strategies, federal grantsand private grants

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Theodore Roosevelt School - Ft. Apache, Arizona , 2002-2003.
Principal, Native American Education Facility
 Campus Instructional Leader – developed master schedule, supervised and evaluated staff
 Developed and managed budget, funding strategies, and federal grants
 Grant Writer – 21st Century Learning Center / Technology
 Grant Reader – Consolidated School Reform, 21st Century Learning Center, Technology
 Facility (Dormitory / School)Management
West Orange-Cove Consolidated Independent School District - Orange, Texas, 1998-2002.
Assistant Principal
 Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee – Administrative Representative
 Assistant Campus Instructional Leader
 District Grant Writing Committee: 21st Century, Target Teach, and Balanced Literacy
 Assisted in maintaining safe and orderly work environment
 Assisted with preparation and administration of school budget and allocation of resources
AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Society of Human Resource Management Texas Superintendent Certification
Texas Association of School Administrators Texas Mid-Management Certification
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Texas Teacher Special Education PK-12
Council of Exceptional Educators Texas Vocational Home Economics 6-12
Epsilon Pi Tau