Doneka Davis
Smyrna,TN
Summary
Talented educator specializing in educating students on principles and best practices in education. Hardworking, reliable and motivational. Excellent record of supporting students to achieve through close mentorship, hands-on instruction and computer-based instruction techniques. Enthusiastic educator that is highly effective at working with students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds to accomplish educational objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Gifted Facilitator
Rutherford County Schools
08.2012 - Current
- Designing or selecting appropriate instructional modifications for gifted students and coordinating these activities with other teachers as appropriate
- Preparing, implementing, and evaluating an annual educational plan for each student based on individually assessed needs in accordance with district procedures
- Preparing lesson plans for each group of students
- Providing appropriate schedules for exceptional students involving school personnel as required
- Seeking a variety of services through community resources and agencies to meet the needs of exceptional students
- Developing and monitoring the modified strategies for the students in coordination with the basic and gifted teachers as appropriate
- Participating in the in-school staffing and screening process
- Providing specialized instruction to individual and small groups of gifted students when necessary to support learning the content areas
- Completing progress reports on each student as needed
- Completing reports for appropriate local and state educational agencies
- Referring those students who require further evaluation or follow-up services to the appropriate school personnel or community agencies
- Documenting ongoing consultation with basic education teachers and maintaining a record of modified instructional strategies and results for each student where appropriate
- Attending and participating in faculty meeting or other meetings as required.
General Education Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
- Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behavior of one’s students
- Develops lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures
- Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises
- Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
- Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction
- Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
- Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
- Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning
- Monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations
- Participate in department, school, district and parent meetings
- Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
- Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
- Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
- Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
- Assign and grade class work, homework, tests and assignments.
Quality Auditor/Trainer
Dell Computers
06.1999 - 01.2012
- Lead the process for maintaining a strong internal Layered Process Auditing system
- Work with production associates to assure the proper usage of internal audits while supporting the correct type of audit write ups that make the organization better
- Create and maintain all required documents for Internal and External audits
- Perform root cause analysis with direct correlation to audit findings with a focus to improve the overall environment
- Recommended developed and reviewed QA standards policies and procedures for all functions involved with or related to the quality and testing in accordance with company standards
- Communicated major status of projects QA personnel and customer concerns to the QA Manger
- Drafted quality assurance policies and procedures for the company
- Planned, reviewed, and implemented quality assurance standards for achieving quality in products
- Documented and stored audit reports and activities performed by quality assurance department.
Education
Masters of Education - Administration
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2023
Doctoral - Leadership and professional practices
Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN08.2019
Masters of Education - Learning and Leading
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05.2012
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
Nashville, TN05.2010
Minor - Human Resource Management
Aquinas College
Nashville, TN05.2010
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Individualized Education Plans
- Presentation Skills
- Student Support
- Classroom Management
- Special Education Support
- Compliance
- Progress Monitoring
- Scheduling
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Assessments
- Organizational Skills
Awards
Accept to Gifted and Advanced Learners Academy at Vanderbilt University Received the Student Teacher of the Year award
Timeline
Gifted Facilitator
Rutherford County Schools
08.2012 - Current
Quality Auditor/Trainer
Dell Computers
06.1999 - 01.2012
General Education Teacher
Rutherford County Schools
Masters of Education - Administration
Tennessee State University
Doctoral - Leadership and professional practices
Trevecca Nazarene University
Masters of Education - Learning and Leading
Lipscomb University
Bachelors of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
Minor - Human Resource Management
Aquinas College