Deborah Davis
Clarkston,MI
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Pontiac School District, adept at fostering relationships and enhancing student engagement through creative lesson planning. Skilled in differentiated instruction and effective classroom management, I consistently promote a positive learning environment that encourages curiosity and collaboration among students—committed to ongoing professional development and inclusive practices.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
Pontiac School District
Pontiac, MI
04.2012 - 01.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
Great Start Reainess Teacher
Brandon School District
Brandon MI
09.2007 - 04.2012
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Increased parental involvement in students' education by organizing regular communication and events.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
- Conducted ongoing professional development in educational technology, keeping teaching approach current and effective.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MI05-2006
No Degree - Education
Oakland Comunity College
Oakland County MI.05-2000
Skills
- Creativity in teaching
- Group instruction
- Activity planning
- Activity management
- Records management
- Multitasking and organization
- Relationship building
- Staff collaboration
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
10.2024 - 06.2025
Teacher
Pontiac School District
04.2012 - 01.2024
Great Start Reainess Teacher
Brandon School District
09.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Michigan, Dearborn
No Degree - Education
Oakland Comunity College