Domanick Walker
Baltimore,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven educator with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every person. Highly motivated, enthusiastic and diverse to ensure that all people have the opportunity to be successful learners and leaders. Fully committed to creating a classroom/program atmosphere that is exciting, stimulating and encouraging to students/staff regardless of social economic status, race, religion, or gender. Superior interpersonal and communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff, parents and other partners in this work.
"We are what we repeatedly do, therefore excellence is not an art, but a habit." - Aristotle
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of DEI/Leadership Development Coach
Camp Dudley, Inc.
2010.06 - Current
- Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
- Conducted educational workshops to spearhead employee training on available tools and optimal strategies and organized integration of critical leadership competencies into existing workflows.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires, trained and conducted staff demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Facilitated virtual, in-person, and blended learning sessions.
- Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards and utilized a variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
- Developed and implemented a successful onboarding program.
Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Created and oversaw training programs for operations and developed lesson plans, instructional materials, and written practice tests for training courses.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles while providing coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Counseled administration, faculty, and staff regarding affirmative action, harassment, hiring practices, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues.
- Developed strategies to promote diversity in faculty and staff hiring and actively participated in building strong networks and recruitment sources.
- Supported the development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning, and action planning.
- Liaised with the internal communications team to develop an engaging and inspiring inclusion and diversity communication strategy and created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Fostered a positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations.
Math Instructional Lead/Interventionist/Staff Developer
Baltimore City Public School System
2014.08 - 2023.04
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through the integration of educational strategies and methodologies.
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Improve student test performance to meet school-wide performance standards through staff development and coaching.
- Introduced/Integrated Culturally Responsive Pedagogy within instructional strategies and general teaching for the entire school
- Assisted leadership teams with building shared beliefs and attitudes across organizational structures.
- Conducted educational workshops to spearhead employee training on available tools and optimal strategies and organized integration of critical leadership competencies into existing workflows.
- Offered strategic feedback to teams in operational decision-making and long-term planning.
- Developed and delivered new hire training programs and continuous professional development and created and managed continuous improvement classes and training programs targeted to new staff.
- Assisted with the development of effective recruitment and hiring strategies.
- Collaborated with department supervisors to identify talented employees and plan out paths for development and promotion.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires, trained and conducted staff demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
Student Coordinator
Morgan State University
2010.01 - 2014.06
- Developed and Facilitated Living Learning Community
- Coordinated and administered the overall Residential Life Program, including both student development and operations components, in assigned residence halls
- Recruit, select, and train Resident Assistants; monitor work performance for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Department and College goals and objectives; ensure compliance of staff with established Residential Life policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented staff training and development programs in conjunction with Area Coordinator and Associate Director for the Offices of Residential Life and Judicial Affairs
- Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures to undergraduate and graduate students
- Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills
- Advised and mentored undergraduate students placed on academic probation
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available at the college
- Monitored students' academic progress and referred students who were struggling to campus resources
- Developed and coordinated programs around diversity and inclusivity as well as identity work
Education
Master of Science - Education
Johns Hopkins University-School of Education
Baltimore, MD2017
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD2014
High School Diploma -
Baltimore City College
Baltimore, MD2009
Skills
- Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher)
- Fluent in iWorks (Pages, Keynote, Numbers)
- 60wpm
- Can operate 6-line telephone
- Managing classrooms for diverse populations
- Diverse classroom settings
- Experience with special-needs students
- Program management
- Creative learning strategies
- Effective time management
- Program development
- Clear communication skills
- Leadership experience
- Attention to detail
- Team building
- Experience with instructional design
- Staff Development
Affiliations
Tri-M Honor Society 2009
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America Inc., 2011 Pi Eta Chapter
- Historian 2011-2012
- Treasurer 2012- 2013
- President 2013-2014
Alpha Nu Omega Fraternity Inc.
- Treasurer 2012-2014 (Alpha Chapter)
- National Director of Intake 2016-2020
- National Corresponding Secretary 2021-2024
Council of Independent Organizations 2011 (MSU)
- Treasurer 2011-2012
- Vice President 2012
- President 2012-2014
Teach For America 2014 Corps
Aspiring Principals Program Maryland State Department of Education 2017
Certification
- Permanent Certification in Elementary Education, K-6
- MD CPR Certified
- Wilderness First Aid Certified
- Waterfront Lifeguarding
- No Nonsense Nurturing Restorative Practices
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Education
- Restorative Practices & Restorative Circles
- Mindfulness Competence & Practices
- Universal Design for Learning
- Intervention Practices for Math Ed K12
References Upon Request
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Timeline
Math Instructional Lead/Interventionist/Staff Developer
Baltimore City Public School System
2014.08 - 2023.04
Director of DEI/Leadership Development Coach
Camp Dudley, Inc.
2010.06 - Current
Student Coordinator
Morgan State University
2010.01 - 2014.06
Master of Science - Education
Johns Hopkins University-School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Morgan State University
High School Diploma -
Baltimore City College
- Permanent Certification in Elementary Education, K-6
- MD CPR Certified
- Wilderness First Aid Certified
- Waterfront Lifeguarding
- No Nonsense Nurturing Restorative Practices
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Education
- Restorative Practices & Restorative Circles
- Mindfulness Competence & Practices
- Universal Design for Learning
- Intervention Practices for Math Ed K12
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