Domonique Davis
Teacher Leader
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Responsible Educator certified in Secondary English (6-12) . Learns and integrates new technologies and teaching strategies as part of leadership and best instructional practices. Knowledgeable teacher leader specializing in team leadership and strategic planning. Desiring to contribute to school and student success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ELA Teacher, Grade Level Chairperson
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2019 - Current
- Supports grade level teachers to understand student needs and holds them accountable for putting student best interests first when teaching or advising students and when considering disciplinary actions
- Creates opportunities for within grade events and programs that connect students with teachers and staff. Relates to all students as distinct individuals. Encourages team members to relate to students as individuals.
- Anticipates and prepares for change. Rallies others (particularly students and within grade teachers) to behave flexibly in face of change.
- Uses data to drive improvements. Works one‐ on‐one to coach within grade teachers on use of data to asses needed improvements in teaching and student achievement. Establishes standard practices for within grade use of data to improve teaching and shares these methods with other Grade Level Chairs.
- Plans for and schedules time for reflection when analyzing complex information. Looks for opportunities to integrate information and put it into context when examining problems.
- Uses optimal methods and timing for conveying decision to parents, teachers, students, Leadership Team, or other schools in region (e.g., personal communications on sensitive issues or memos when all groups need identical information delivered simultaneously).
- Providing instruction to students in grades 6-8as requested
- Willingly assists instructional process in its many forms • Supporting school-wide instructional initiatives
- Gathers student data through observation, dialogue, testing tools etc., and designing strategies to meet student needs
- Remains current with Georgia Standards of Excellence and other instructional requirements
- Supports student learning through thoughtful planning and preparation and sound classroom management practices
Teacher, ELA (6-8)
Clayton County Public Schools
Jonesboro, Georgia
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts by 60 percent.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests and increased achievement scores by 55 percent through student engagement.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Served as BETA Club Sponsor and planned service project at Books for Africa, Hosea Feed the Hungry. Planned annual college tours at UGA and Clemson University.
- Attended Professional Development Literacy training and Ron Clark Academy 2 consecutive years.
Education
Educational Specialist - Instructional Technology & Media Design
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA 08.2021 - Current
Endorsement - Teacher Leadership
Metro Resa
Atlanta, GA 08.2021 - Current
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA 08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA 08.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
Curriculum Development
Staff Management
Process improvements
Multitasking ability
Prioritization
Timeline
Educational Specialist - Instructional Technology & Media Design
University of West Georgia
08.2021 - Current
Endorsement - Teacher Leadership
Metro Resa
08.2021 - Current
ELA Teacher, Grade Level Chairperson
Fulton County Schools
08.2019 - Current
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
Thomas University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Teacher, ELA (6-8)
Clayton County Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Clayton State University
08.2010 - 05.2015