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Diane Fleming

Diane Fleming

Southfield,MI

Summary

Dynamic educational leader with extensive experience at Detroit Public Schools, excelling in school improvement and data analysis. Proven track record in curriculum development and strategic planning, enhancing student achievement through evidence-based practices.

Adept at mentoring educators and fostering collaborative environments, driving impactful change across diverse educational settings.

Innovative author with professional experience in creating compelling narratives for diverse audiences. Strengths include strong storytelling abilities, excellent grasp of grammar and style guidelines, as well as adaptability to various genres and writing formats. Previous work has demonstrated significant creativity and originality, leading to successful publication outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Author/ Editor

DPFWriter
Southfield, MI
03.2024 - Current
  • Writing and proofreading content before submission to ensure accuracy of facts, grammar, spelling, punctuation.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to writing topics such as self-publishing or freelance opportunities.

Consultant

Education Improvement Design Group, LLC
Southfield, MI
01.2010 - Current
  • Emphasis on school improvement, evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning, team-building, student achievement, and systems thinking through consultancy.
  • Translate expertise and first-hand experience to teach principals and teachers how to direct individualized instruction to boost student achievement by utilizing current standardized test results.
  • Mentor schools through entire change-cycle from needs assessment to writing and implementing plans, implementing changes, and evaluating resulting impacts.
  • Improve data analysis capacity in 25 schools across 10 districts in Michigan contributing to revamped instructional strategies that stimulate student achievement.
  • Change school decision-making processes to accurately target effort and resources to problems of greatest concern leading to focused collaboration around common goals and positive results for students.

Special Dissertation Faculty

Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provided support and guidance to doctoral students as they work on completing their doctoral dissertation and receive their Ed. D.

Adjunct Faculty Supervisor

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • Supervise 2-10 student teachers each term applying administrative and classroom teaching expertise to support the development of new educators.
  • Conduct observations, post-observation conferences, and written evaluations four times per semester for each student teacher.
  • Serve as resource for improving practice in areas such as planning, instruction, classroom management and professional behavior, and assist student teachers in understanding the culture of their host schools.
  • Build relationships with cooperating teachers and serve as liaison between K-12 schools and the University.
  • Assist student teachers in using data results for planning and instructional delivery resulting in more strategic, goal-oriented lessons for K-12 students.
  • Earn reputation for commitment to having both personalized expectations and high standards for student teachers.

School Improvement Consultant- (Contractor)

Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
Lansing, MI
01.2010 - 12.2017
  • Applied expertise from prior school and district leadership roles to streamline all aspects of school improvement process for 56 Intermediate School Districts each year.
  • Answered questions about school improvement plan completion for schools and districts.
  • Hired and trained plan reviewers.
  • Liaised with 3rd party technology vendors.
  • Co-authored final report for Michigan state legislature reporting on school improvement plan quality.
  • Aligned communication across organization and facilitated monthly cross-unit meetings to proactively resolve issues.
  • Educated MDE staff on the process of school improvement.
  • Conceived and implemented School Data Profile and Title 1 Evaluation data collection tools to simplify processes, maximize coordination, and evaluate expenditures for better articulation between schools and districts.
  • Secured and evaluated program of major speakers, conference presenters, and workshops for annual School Improvement Conference with average attendance of 4K participants.
  • Coached administrative staff of low performing school district resulting in bolstered data-gathering to guide systemic process for school improvement.

Regional Superintendent

Detroit Public Schools (DPS)
Detroit, MI
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Coordinated essential support for 37 schools with 600 teachers and 34K students in southwest Detroit, MI by bringing together people, ideas, and resources to provide educational services.
  • Disseminated information about state legislation, processes, and research.
  • Linked schools and communities to local programs that help provide resources to children.
  • Attended to physical plant and supply issues.
  • Supervised, evaluated, mentored, and provided professional development opportunities for administrative staff.
  • Instituted culturally-sensitive practices for Muslim students including appropriate meals, bus access, and prayer room.
  • Successfully addressed and resolved parent concerns with schools enhancing home-school relationships.

Elementary School Administrator

Detroit Public Schools
01.2000 - 12.2008
  • Led at three urban elementary schools with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Earned distinction as youngest administrator to be promoted from assistant to full principal in the district.
  • As principal of Schulze, set priorities for 60 staff and 750 students, including programs for students with hearing impairments and emotional disabilities.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations of school-buildings such as policies and procedures, disciplinary matters, and facilities.
  • Oversaw instructional performance and coordinated staff professional development opportunities to promote the academic and personal growth of learners.
  • Managed annual budgets up to 550K with consistently clean audits.
  • Established educational enrichment opportunities such as urban-suburban cultural awareness exchange, environmental education, pre-school violin lessons, and hearing-impaired language program for parents.
  • Formulated and instituted articulation initiative with teaching staff and interpreters leading to greater access to least restrictive environment in regular education classrooms for hearing impaired learners.

Teacher, Reading Specialist, Librarian

Detroit Public Schools
01.2000 - 12.2008
  • Instructed ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse students in grades PK-8 in all subject-areas.
  • Generated curriculum, learning activities, and student learning assessments.
  • Cultivated and managed achievement-oriented and collaborative learning environments.
  • Integrated culturally responsive pedagogy to inspire active learning and student empowerment.
  • Utilized Learning Activity Plans and Positive Behavior Support programs for school-wide activities.
  • Taught information literacy and assisted teachers in finding resources for classroom instruction.
  • Delivered professional development opportunities for school librarians and teachers on technology integration, literacy skill-building, and effective integration of library media centers.
  • Led book selection for Detroit Book Selection Committee on a system wide initiative to ensure choice of grade-level appropriate books for students.

Education

Doctor of Education - Transformational Leadership

Concordia University
Portland, OR

Education Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Master of Arts - Teaching

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Master of Science - Information Systems, Library Science

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Arts - History Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Skills

  • Content writing
  • Proofreading
  • Editing
  • Dissertation support
  • Data analysis
  • Curriculum development
  • Educational leadership
  • School improvement
  • Strategic planning
  • Personnel reviews
  • Data-driven instruction
  • Staff development

Certification

  • Michigan Professional Education Teaching Certificate, Elementary Education, K-8 All Subjects, K-9 Social Studies, Library Media K-12
  • Michigan Administrator's Certificate, Elementary-Secondary Administration K-12, Central Office Administration

Timeline

Special Dissertation Faculty

Creighton University
05.2024 - 05.2025

Author/ Editor

DPFWriter
03.2024 - Current

Adjunct Faculty Supervisor

Grand Canyon University
01.2019 - 12.2023

Consultant

Education Improvement Design Group, LLC
01.2010 - Current

School Improvement Consultant- (Contractor)

Michigan Department of Education (MDE)
01.2010 - 12.2017

Regional Superintendent

Detroit Public Schools (DPS)
01.2008 - 12.2010

Elementary School Administrator

Detroit Public Schools
01.2000 - 12.2008

Teacher, Reading Specialist, Librarian

Detroit Public Schools
01.2000 - 12.2008

Doctor of Education - Transformational Leadership

Concordia University

Education Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership

Wayne State University

Master of Arts - Teaching

Wayne State University

Master of Science - Information Systems, Library Science

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts - History Education

Wayne State University

Work Availability

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Selected Achievements

  • Devised and implemented two major evaluation tools to foster data-driven school improvement, boost student learning outcomes, and target expenditures to areas of greatest impact.
  • Mentored and professionally developed innumerable individual educators, schools, districts, and state department colleagues to advance skills that create conditions for inclusive excellence in urban schools.
  • Examined impact of two different approaches to school improvement (systemic vs. non-systemic) to understand relationship to student achievement gains. Dissertation downloaded 195 times in four years across four countries.
  • Consistently recognized as transparent, innovative, and inclusive leader who creates intentional structures for cross-unit coordination producing positive results in strategic priority areas.

References

  • Ben Boerkoel, Manager MDE Statewide System of Support, (517) 241-9386, 608 West Allegan, Lansing, MI, 48909, boerkoelb@michigan.gov
  • Dr. Lillian K. Boyd, (804) 458-3764, 12407 Moody Rd., North Prince George, VA, 24860, LKingBoyd@aol.com
  • Dr. Deborah Daiek, Dean Emeritus of Education, Programs and Learning Support, 216 Barrington Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302, debdaiek@gmail.com, (586) 596-5382
  • Dr. Christopher Hammill, Pearson National Classroom Assessment Manager, 18854 Tracer Dr., Lutz, FL, 33549, chrishammill@gmail.com, (810) 941-8810
  • Dr. Sheryl Thomas-Matthews, Retired Executive Director, Detroit Public Schools, 9327 Park Lane, Commerce, MI, 48382, Sheryl.thomas47@yahoo.com, (313) 719-0332

Publications

  • Data collection in Asaro, L.G., Parker-Moore, J., Ed D and Gullen, J., Ph.D., Data-reference points for Michigan school improvement process (3rd edition). Macomb Intermediate School District, Facilitators of School Improvement.
  • School improvement newsletters, Fleming, D. (Ed.) (2010-2017). https://me.onlinehelp.cognia.org/assist-archive/
  • AdvancED systemic process approach vs. Michigan department of education non-systemic process approach to school improvement., (Doctoral Dissertation, Concordia University-Portland). https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1215&context=cup_commons_grad_edd
  • Wheaten Puppy Love, Fleming, D. (Author) 2024

Selected Achievements

  • Devised and implemented two major evaluation tools to foster data-driven school improvement, boost student learning outcomes, and target expenditures to areas of greatest impact.
  • Mentored and professionally developed innumerable individual educators, schools, districts, and state department colleagues to advance skills that create conditions for inclusive excellence in urban schools.
  • Examined impact of two different approaches to school improvement (systemic vs. non-systemic) to understand relationship to student achievement gains. Dissertation downloaded 195 times in four years across four countries.
  • Consistently recognized as transparent, innovative, and inclusive leader who creates intentional structures for cross-unit coordination producing positive results in strategic priority areas.

References

  • Ben Boerkoel, Manager MDE Statewide System of Support, (517) 241-9386, 608 West Allegan, Lansing, MI, 48909, boerkoelb@michigan.gov
  • Dr. Lillian K. Boyd, (804) 458-3764, 12407 Moody Rd., North Prince George, VA, 24860, LKingBoyd@aol.com
  • Dr. Deborah Daiek, Dean Emeritus of Education, Programs and Learning Support, 216 Barrington Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302, debdaiek@gmail.com, (586) 596-5382
  • Dr. Christopher Hammill, Pearson National Classroom Assessment Manager, 18854 Tracer Dr., Lutz, FL, 33549, chrishammill@gmail.com, (810) 941-8810
  • Dr. Sheryl Thomas-Matthews, Retired Executive Director, Detroit Public Schools, 9327 Park Lane, Commerce, MI, 48382, Sheryl.thomas47@yahoo.com, (313) 719-0332

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