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Donna Kouri

Hanover,VA

Summary

Highly competent Educator with years of experience in program developments, facilitating best practices to colleagues, and teaching thousands of students within the private and public school systems. Actively liaison between administrators and teachers to successfully implement data driven solutions for successful learners.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Greenwood Elementary School
Henrico, VA
01.2015 - Current
  • First through fifth grade students. Initiated national-based Debate Team, WordMasters and Student Newspaper to enhance student performance.
  • One of the top educators requested every year by families in the community for I am known as a dedicated and devoted teacher that provides the best for students.

Math Science Innovation Center
Richmond, VA
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Curriculum Developer for 11 counties in the Richmond area for over 20,000 students.
  • Devised thriving Garden Clubs and Science Clubs by coordinating students, staff, and community members.
  • Created STEM Family Night for all school communities in Richmond, Hanover, and Henrico Counties.

Beaverdam Elementary and J.M. Gandy Elementary School
Hanover, VA
01.1989 - 01.2013
  • Science Lead Teacher: integrated Science curriculum and instruction to secure expectations.
  • Hanover County School Renewal Planning Team to develop a short and long range plan for implementation.

Developer & Creator

  • Increased involvement and engagement by providing programs: Science Clubs, Garden Clubs, and STEM sessions which I coordinated with students, staff, and community members.

Leader

  • Peer Instructional Coach: executed evaluations to provided feedback for colleagues to safeguard best instructional teaching practices to met the needs of all learners.
  • Founded and facilitated the Brain Research Group to enlightened current, effective, and efficient instructional practices.
  • Advisor to the core Noyce Scholars of STEM at Randolph Macon College, Ashland, VA.
  • Provided Professional Development in morale, time-management, and professional demeanor for all levels of educators.

Education

Bachelor of Science - NK- 6th

Radford University
Radford, VA
05-1983

Skills

  • Meeting the needs of all learners
  • Ensuring concepts are understood and ready to implement
  • Flexible team player
  • Superior communication: verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem Resolution
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

  • R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence 1999 & 2020
  • Teacher of the Year 2017

Timeline

Greenwood Elementary School
01.2015 - Current

Math Science Innovation Center
01.2013 - 01.2015

Beaverdam Elementary and J.M. Gandy Elementary School
01.1989 - 01.2013

Developer & Creator

Leader

Bachelor of Science - NK- 6th

Radford University
Donna Kouri