Kayla Davidson
Educator
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Seasoned Educator offering 2 years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of department operations. Desire growth-oriented position
Educator that implements and maintains education programs and services and serves as trusted resource to patrons, school personnel and executive board.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Educational Administrator
Ridgefield Christian School
Jonesboro, United States
06.2020 - Current
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Oversaw learning needs of all students K-12 in every subject.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in revision of curriculum mapping for the school
- Accommodations Coordinator - Coordinate all requests for testing and accommodations. Write and review all weekly and yearly accommodations that take place in the classroom. Organize and work with private and public therapists for speech, OT, PT, and Dyslexia. Follow procedures outlined by standardized test providers for requesting accommodations on behalf of students.
- Completed all classroom walkthrough evaluations Pre-K-12, offering feedback and support to teachers.
- Testing Coordinator for the School (K-12), Chair of the Curriculum Committee. Plans standardized testing dates, orders materials,, submits /ships testing materials, proctors tests, requests accommodations for students with special needs, and reviews data to evaluate curriculum and strengths and weaknesses.
- Curriculum Coordinator for the School (Pre-K-12)
- Assist the Head of School with daily enforcement of school policy (Discipline Pre-K-12)
- Assist Head of School with all accreditation policies and the reevaluation self-study documents and evaluation of the school
- Assist Head of School in all interviews of personnel
- Renaissance Coordinator for the school.
Academic Assistant
Instructional Connections
Jonesboro, Arkansas
11.2009 - Current
- Conduct academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Communicate with Graduate Students concerning assignments and grades
- Communicate with Professor about assignments, goals, and grading requirements.
- Work with University Software to input grades.
6th Grade Teacher
Marion Math, Science, And Technology Magnet School
Marion, Arkansas
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Instructed more than 145 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Used State Software to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Instructed all 6th grade Social Studies classes.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of students requiring extra support.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
6th Grade Teacher
Westside Middle School
Jonesboro, Arkansas
04.2002 - 05.2019
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Used State Grading Software to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Instructed more than 140 middle school students through lectures, discussions, group activities and demonstrations.
- Instructed classes on principles and strategies of Social Studies, Science, and Literacy.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
Adjunct Instructor
Williams Baptist College
Walnut Ridge , Arkansas
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Developed and implemented Technology Curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
- Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
Site Coordinator
The National Faculty
Jonesboro, Arkansas
08.1999 - 08.2002
- Scheduled staff and volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
- Created budget and implemented programming or professional development for educators
- Accurately documented all onsite programming, and completed human resource information for all contracted professors for programming.
- Coordinated with event staff and venues and purchased all materials and food needed for events for educators
- Worked with school districts to arrange professional development for teachers.
- Developed a professional development model for Math, Science, and Literacy to promote critical thinking, communication, and problem solving strategies.
2nd Grade Teacher
Memphis City Schools
Memphis, Tennessee
09.1994 - 05.1999
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Mississippi County Community College
Blytheville, AR 08.1981 - 05.1983
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
State University, AR 08.1991 - 05.1994
Master of Science - Educational Leadership, Curriculum And Instruction
Arkansas State University
State University, AR 08.1997 - 12.2003
Skills
Program development
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking Abilities
Computer Skills
Accomplishments
National Board Certification -2009-2019
Timeline
Educational Administrator
Ridgefield Christian School
06.2020 - Current
6th Grade Teacher
Marion Math, Science, And Technology Magnet School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Academic Assistant
Instructional Connections
11.2009 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Williams Baptist College
08.2004 - 05.2006
6th Grade Teacher
Westside Middle School
04.2002 - 05.2019
Site Coordinator
The National Faculty
08.1999 - 08.2002
Master of Science - Educational Leadership, Curriculum And Instruction
Arkansas State University
08.1997 - 12.2003
2nd Grade Teacher
Memphis City Schools
09.1994 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Arkansas State University
08.1991 - 05.1994
No Degree - Nursing
Mississippi County Community College
08.1981 - 05.1983