Devon R. Hodgson
Cuesta Community College
21
years of professional experience
Experienced Educational Leader and Organizational Developer
With over 20 years of experience in teaching and organizational development, I am committed to fostering learning opportunities for individuals and organizations. I focus on creating inclusive, evidence-based professional development programs aimed at supporting faculty, staff, and students. My approach emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation in alignment with institutional goals, promoting equity and inclusion, and enhancing organizational capacity.
Work History
Adjunct Faculty: Education & College Success
19 Years 2 Months- Education 200: Introduction to The Teaching Profession online & dual-enrollment instructor.
- Designed and instructed multiple College Success courses in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual enrollment formats.
- Co-created first online and hybrid CSS 225 course as @ONE Online Certified Instructor.
- Evaluated Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for CSS 225, integrating findings into annual course enhancements.
- Developed no-cost curriculum for in-person and online CSS 225 courses.
- Collaborated on Program Review for College Success Studies in 2011 and 2016 to align with institutional objectives.
- Participated in institutional governance and student success initiatives through active committee membership.
Principal
6 Years 5 Months- Implemented transition for 25 certificated staff, 20 classified staff, and 450 students to remote learning amid COVID-19 disruptions.
- Partnered with teachers to develop a hybrid curriculum alongside enhancements in PBIS and SEL programming to boost school outcomes post-pandemic.
- Created equitable school schedule balancing access to interventions with essential instructional time.
- Evaluated educators through systematic assessments of teacher performance.
- Delivered training and coaching sessions for educators on effective teaching practices and engagement techniques.
- Led the development and phased implementation of standards-based grading and report cards.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers to create and calibrate common formative assessments aligned with standards, enhancing data-driven instructional practices and targeted interventions.
- Developed student-friendly rubrics focused on growth-based feedback, encouraging student ownership of learning and self-assessment.
- Facilitated the alignment of instruction with priority standards through professional learning communities (PLCs), ensuring coherence in curriculum and assessment across grade levels.
- Collaborated with San Luis Obispo County Office of Education to advance professional development in multi-tiered support frameworks.
- Enforced discipline policies through data-driven monitoring and restorative practices improving student behavior.
- Established behavior management system fostering positive learning environment by reducing disruptions.
Program Specialist, Professional Development and Instructional Support
3 Years- Executed collaborative efforts across agencies to enhance educator pathways, induction programs, and leadership development per state standards.
- Created and facilitated professional learning experiences that emphasized continuous improvement in instructional leadership and data literacy.
- Organized county-wide professional learning initiatives targeting evidence-based instructional practices for diverse learners and achievement gaps.
- Implemented MTSS training sessions under the California MTSS Initiative to support districts' tiered academic and emotional support systems.
- Worked alongside district leaders to incorporate Improvement Science cycles into LCAP development aligned with equity objectives.
- Assisted in co-facilitating Teacher Induction Program training, focusing on mentoring, equity, and professional growth following state guidelines.
- Contributed to the co-authorship of the Administrator Induction and Leadership Program aimed at developing instructional leaders' systems-thinking skills.
- Actively participated in statewide conferences on MTSS, teacher induction, instructional coaching, and leadership development.
Instructor and Program Coordinator
6 Years 5 Months- Taught 7th Grade World History @ Atascadero Middle School.
- Delivered independent study instruction for grades 9–12, covering basic skills through college-transferable courses.
- Streamlined dual-enrollment and academic planning as liaison to Cuesta College and High School Counseling Office.
- Developed and taught curriculum for Life Skills Development at Lighthouse Sober School to support recovery efforts.
- Ensured academic continuity by providing K–12 home and hospital instruction for medically homebound students.
- Increased student engagement through the development of a Seat Time Independent Studies Program focused on credit recovery.
- Oversaw program logistics and communication as Options School Coordinator, enhancing interdepartmental collaboration.
- Enhanced curriculum delivery by integrating online platforms such as APEX and Compass-Odyssey.
Director of Faculty, Staff, and Management Professional Development
2 Years 2 Months- Executed college-wide professional development program for faculty, management, and staff.
- Formed Faculty, Staff, and Management Professional Development Committees to identify essential training needs.
- Worked with Academic Senate and Faculty Union to establish Faculty Professional Development Committee for customized training.
- Ensured alignment of training programs with institutional objectives and committee feedback.
- Integrated compliance, DEI, and instructional excellence themes into annual training calendar planning.
- Coordinated logistics for Opening Day 2008 professional development sessions across the college.
- Obtained grant funding for faculty mentor program focused on effective onboarding and peer coaching practices.
Coordinator of Leadership and Student Development Programs
2 Years 6 Months- Implemented annual leadership development programs for the Gender Equity Center, the Multicultural Center, the Pride Center, and other centers, fostering inclusivity.
- Led campus-wide workshops on leadership and communication skills, enhancing participant engagement.
- Supported student organizations through leadership coaching and event planning expertise while mediating conflicts.
- Trained and supervised graduate assistants, emphasizing skill enhancement and ongoing mentorship.
- Partnered with various departments to co-host events aligned with DEI values and educational objectives.
- Contributed to university committees aimed at improving student belonging experiences.
- Oversaw programming budget, optimizing resource allocation, and managing vendor relationships.
Education
Ed.D. - Education
- Hodgson, D. R. (2009). An exploration of two mid-level faculty developers' influence on individual and organizational learning as transformational leaders in two California community colleges.
Master of Arts - Education
- Research-to-practice applications of diversity, equity and inclusion training in education, non-profit and corporate organizations.
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences Education
- Capstone project research focus on training and organizational development theory and applications.
Skills
Faculty and Staff Development and Coaching
Instructional Design & Curriculum Development for Inclusive Teaching & Learning
Organizational Learning & Capacity Building
Continuous Improvement & Innovation through Systems Thinking
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Data-Informed Decision Making
Timeline
Principal
Vineyard Elementary School
01.2019 - 06.2025Read More
Program Specialist, Professional Development and Instructional Support
San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
01.2016 - 01.2019Read More
Instructor and Program Coordinator
Atascadero Unified School District
08.2009 - 01.2016Read More
Adjunct Faculty: Education & College Success
Cuesta Community College
08.2007 - CurrentRead More
Director of Faculty, Staff, and Management Professional Development
Cuesta Community College
06.2007 - 08.2009Read More
Coordinator of Leadership and Student Development Programs
California Polytechnic State University
01.2005 - 07.2007Read More
University of California, Santa Barbara
Ed.D. from Education
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University of San Diego
Master of Arts from Education
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California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science from Social Sciences Education
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Professional Leadership & Engagement
- California School Leadership Academy (CSLA) 2020-Present
- TUSD District LCAP Committee 2018 – 2025
- TUSD Budget Advisory Committee 2018-2024
- SLOCOE Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Cohort 2017-2025
- SELPA Alternate Dispute Resolution Cohort (ADR) 2021- 2023
- CA Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) 2019-2021
- Jennifer Abrams Hard Conversations Training 2021
- Curricular & Improvement Support (CISC) Symposium 2019
- CA Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Conference 2018-2019
- SLOCOE Curriculum Education Council (Presenter) 2016-2019
- SLOCOE LCAP Community of Practice (Co-Facilitator) 2016-2019
- SLOCOE Title III Committee 2018-2019
- SLOCOE Counselor's Committee (Co-Creator) 2018-2019
- Thinking Collaborative Cognitive Coaching 8-Day Training 2017-2018
- Stanford Improvement Science Training 2018-2019
- New Teacher Center Facilitator Training (Co-Facilitator) 2018
- CA Teacher & Administrator Induction Conference 2018
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Training 2018
- Cuesta Ethics and Leadership Conference Committee 2012 – 2014
- Academic Support Program Review Committee 2011
- Academic Support Curriculum Review Committee 2011
- Cuesta College Student Success & Retention Committee 2008 –2011
- Cuesta College Diversity & Student Equity Committee 2007 – 2010
- Cuesta College Faculty Professional Development Committee (Creator & Co-Facilitator) 2007-2009
- Cuesta College Staff Professional Development Committee (Creator & Co-Facilitator) 2007-2009
- Cuesta College Management Professional Development Committee (Creator & Co-Facilitator) 2007-2009
- Employment Equity Facilitator Training 2007