Donnovan Nash
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of School Culture
Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School - Upper Campus
07.2022 - Current
- Leading professional development sessions to bolster staff efficiency - Providing coaching and scheduling observation/feedback cycles for staff according to MTSS process - Implementing positive based initiatives based on quantitative and qualitative data - Creating and facilitating programs for stakeholders through collaborative practices - Use of Google workspaces to monitor and track data trends
Special Education Teacher
Gary Lighthouse Upper Academy
08.2014 - 06.2022
- Provided accommodations and modifications (driven by data) to students eligible for Special Education Services in order to address Individualized Educational Program goals. - Led four campuses (200+ employees) in crisis prevention intervention over a four day span.
Education Consultant (Remote)
Indiana University
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Creation of English Language Arts modules to be utilized by scholars virtually in an asynchronous manner for students in the state of Indiana
Paraprofessional
Easter Seals Learning Academy
03.2010 - 07.2010
- Assisted the lead teacher throughout the lesson plans daily activities. - Supervising children in learning activities according to their Individualized Educational Programs.
Education
Master's of the Art in Teaching -
Marian University
Indianapolis, IndianaBachelor of Arts in English -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana Champaign, ILSkills
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Project Management
- Business Administration
- Project Coordination
- Hiring and Retention
- Fundraising Events
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Development
- Sound Judgment
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- CPR/AED Certified
- Crisis Prevention Institute
- Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace (ESSEC Business School)
Affiliations
- Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), Partner Advisory Board Member, 03/2019 - 06/2021, Provided insight and strategies to improve testing delivery and format to partner schools across the United States
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., 4/2011 - Present, Providing support through service based initiatives with community stakeholders
Timeline
Director of School Culture
Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School - Upper Campus
07.2022 - Current
Education Consultant (Remote)
Indiana University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Special Education Teacher
Gary Lighthouse Upper Academy
08.2014 - 06.2022
Paraprofessional
Easter Seals Learning Academy
03.2010 - 07.2010
Master's of the Art in Teaching -
Marian University
Bachelor of Arts in English -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- CPR/AED Certified
- Crisis Prevention Institute
- Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace (ESSEC Business School)
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