Christina J. Davis
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Organized Educational Team Leader builds positive rapport, inspire trust and guide teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership. Excellent trainer and mentor.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
First Steps Academy
McLean, VA
01.2016 - Current
- Leads team of 80 educators and child development professionals for infants-Kindergarten
- Builds annual $14.6M budget for elite educational institution
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Provides educational policy training and review for board of directors
- Establishes monthly meetings for curriculum training, classroom discipline, staff development
- Senior policy advisor for classroom, child health and safety, and family resources
- Wrote educational curriculum
- Awards and manages 6 facility and product contracts
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
Assistant Director
First Steps Academy
McClean, VA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Prepared Monthly Field Trips and Holiday Observances
- Wrote Steps to Health Staff Health and Fitness curriculum for 50 professionals
- Maintained 52 staff certifications and training records
- Trained and mentored new employees on educational policy and technical operations.
- Provided additional senior leadership for parental concerns and admissions
- Led community and family engagement initiatives
Education Consultant, Lead Teacher
Destiny Academy
Fort Washington, MD
01.2010 - Current
- Introduced new software into classrooms, enhancing student comprehension and improving test scores.
- Advises Homeschool parents regarding educational policy and state requirements
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
- Developed and authored lesson plans and IEPs for students K-6
- Provides mentoring and instruction to new teachers
- Conducts parent teacher conferences
- Leads seminars for inner city families on benefits of education
Head of School
Mount Sinai Christian Academy
Philadelphia, PA
07.2006 - 07.2009
- Established policy, implemented strategies to accomplish school goals
- Led three STEM education fundraising campaigns, enlisted 6 area non-profits through grants and partnerships $75K in goods, services, and grant awards
- Conducted staff trainings on policy, IT integration curriculum review, and development process
- Provided on site observations and community assessments
- Taught grades K-4, ABEKA Curriculum, Urban Ministries International, Veritas Press, Apologia Science
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
School Administrator
Mount Sinai Christian Academy
Philadelphia, PA
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Wrote proposal and awarded $25K grant to assist in program development and community partnerships
- Developed internship collaborative for 30 elementary /high school students and 15 university education majors
- Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers and paraprofessionals
- Developed strategic plan, policy, philosophy , staff and student handbooks for Mt Sinai Christian Academy
- Trained 10 member Youth Ministry Leadership Team, sent volunteers to 7 inner city public schools
- Procured community involvement and volunteers for tutoring, mentoring programs
- Led staff of 6 teachers and 50 students
- Supported teachers in learning and applying new skills through meaningful professional development
Education
Masters of Education - Teaching and Learning, Childhood
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA2020
Graduate of Practical Theology -
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL2004
High School Diploma -
Penn Wood High School
Lansdowne, PA2000
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Curriculum Development
- Staff Development
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Quality Standards
- Organization and Time Management
- Policy Recommendation
- Research Procedures
Timeline
Director
First Steps Academy
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Director
First Steps Academy
01.2013 - 01.2016
Education Consultant, Lead Teacher
Destiny Academy
01.2010 - Current
Head of School
Mount Sinai Christian Academy
07.2006 - 07.2009
School Administrator
Mount Sinai Christian Academy
07.2004 - 06.2006
Masters of Education - Teaching and Learning, Childhood
Liberty University
Graduate of Practical Theology -
Pensacola Christian College
High School Diploma -
Penn Wood High School
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