Davina Davidson
Burbank,California
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director and Educator at heart recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive organizations forward. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Melanin Moves Project
HOUSTON, United States
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Wrote all curriculum for the Education Program and the Youth Development Program
- Designed and curated nine global wellness expos dedicated to educating BIPOC community on overall benefits of wellness
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
Director of Teachers & Lead Trainer
YogaWorks
Houston, Texas
03.2011 - 03.2018
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Secured partnerships with major wellness organizations like lululemon, Yoga International, Om Stars, Houston Texans, Essence Magazine (Wellness House), Houston Rockets, etc.
- Designed and led leadership development trainings on elements of leading others, creating safe spaces, and navigating difficult conversations.
Grade Level Chair & Algebra Teacher
YES Prep
Houston, TX
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Created safe learning environment in which 95% of students confirmed via student surveys
- Reduced student behavior infractions by almost 80% within the first six weeks
- Designed and led Mindfulness Curriculum for at risk students introducing breathwork, meditation, and mindful movements.
- Organized and managed tutorial system that led to 50% of 9th graders scoring 4 on at least one common assessment and 28% scoring at 5 on at least one common assessment
- Pioneered enticing reward system which includes SWAG Platinum Debit Card, “Fab 4” and “I got 5 on it” buttons for students who score 4’s and 5’s on common assessments, and SWAG bags for students with no homework infractions
- Completed school year with 96% of students in ninth grade having one or more parents attend at least one after school event including Culture of Achievement, Family Math Night, Talent Showcase, and Standard Based Grading Informational.
Grade Level Team Leader & Math Teacher
Burbank Middle School
Houston, Texas
08.2005 - 05.2010
- March Math Madness Chair- Created month-long school wide initiative to promote college awareness, benefit of athletics, and STAAR Math Preparation
- Supported students in organizing the first Talent Showcase at YPNF which yielded 192 attendees including parents, students, staff, and community members
- Head basketball Coach at Burbank Middle School 2 years, Head Coach KBB AAU basketball team, Assistant Varsity Coach Reagan High School, Head Girls Coach Yes Prep North Forest, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach YPNF
- Provided instructional support for grade level teachers through innovative approaches to student engagement, lesson planning guides, and instructional materials.
- Introduced Interactive Notebooks for all students and for Special Education students as Testing Accommodations
- Developed and led Mindfulness Programming for students and teachers utilizing breathwork, meditation, and mindful movements.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZDoctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZEducational Entrepreneurial Program - Principal Certification
Rice University
Houston, TXBachelor of Arts - Finance
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2004
Skills
- Integrity and Transparency
- Change and Growth Management
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Leadership and People Development
- Annual Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Program Coordinator
Leadership Programs & Trainings
Race and Resilience Leadership
Rice Education Entrepreneurs Program
Group Fitness/ Training: Hot Core Cardio, Barre, Functional Range Conditioning (Mobility Specialist), NASM CPT
Yoga E -RYT- 200 Hatha Yoga, E-RYT 500 Progressive Ashtanga, Yin
Yoga Teacher Trainer- trained over 3000 yoga teachers
Birkman’s Top Leadership Strength’s: Knowledge Specialist, Leads by Example. Delegative Style, Arranges Resources and Team Moral to Execute Projects. Directive Style Prefers Direct Involvement in Problem Solving. Clifton Strengths- Command, Relator, Strategic, Learner, Connectedness. Enneagram 8, Human Design – Manifesting GeneratorTimeline
Executive Director
Melanin Moves Project
03.2018 - 05.2022
Director of Teachers & Lead Trainer
YogaWorks
03.2011 - 03.2018
Grade Level Chair & Algebra Teacher
YES Prep
08.2010 - 05.2013
Grade Level Team Leader & Math Teacher
Burbank Middle School
08.2005 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Educational Entrepreneurial Program - Principal Certification
Rice University
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Texas Southern University
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