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April Davidson

Central Lake

Summary

Compassionate, creative and effective educator with valuable experience in school and classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

K-12 Principal

Bellaire Public Schools
02.2024 - Current
  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.

K-5 Math Interventionist

Bellaire Public Schools
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
  • Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
  • Prepared classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
  • Assessed student needs, develop and implement interventions, track progress, and communicate with teachers and parents about student performance.
  • Involved in curriculum development and professional development for other teachers.

2nd Grade Teacher

Bellaire Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2023
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
  • Lead and Mentor Teacher: assisted newer teachers with classroom management and effective lesson planning.

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

Birch Run Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2018
  • Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
  • Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
  • Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
  • Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual, and social development.
  • Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.

First Grade Teacher

Cumberland Valley Schools
08.2013 - 07.2016
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Education

Master of Science - Special Education

Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA
05-2012

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Parent communication
  • Teacher coaching
  • Instructional leadership
  • Staff management
  • Teaching and learning assessments
  • Classroom management
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organizational leadership
  • Data-driven instruction

Certification

  • State of Michigan K-8 Elementary Certificate
  • State of Michigan Pre K-12 Administrator Certificate

Timeline

K-12 Principal

Bellaire Public Schools
02.2024 - Current

K-5 Math Interventionist

Bellaire Public Schools
08.2023 - 02.2024

2nd Grade Teacher

Bellaire Public Schools
08.2018 - 08.2023

Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

Birch Run Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2018

First Grade Teacher

Cumberland Valley Schools
08.2013 - 07.2016

Master of Science - Special Education

Messiah College

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Pennsylvania State University

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