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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
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
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
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, MI
05-2006

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

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