Donovan McMillian
Grafton
Summary
Experienced educator and coach with a focus on diversity education and needs assessment. Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, student-athletes, parents, and colleagues, creating collaborative classroom environments that promote respectful dialogue, and critical thinking.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Social Studies Teacher
Grafton Public School District #18
Grafton
08.2018 - Current
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and state requirements for instruction.
- Designed engaging lesson plans that incorporate diverse teaching methods to enhance student understanding.
- Utilize data collection methods such as surveys or questionnaires to assess student attitudes towards various topics covered in class.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Facilitate small group work sessions where students could collaborate on assignments and ask questions of one another.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures on Navigate360 to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Promoted a culture of respect, empathy, and understanding through the exploration of diverse cultures and perspectives in social studies content.
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial - TruStone Wealth Management
Grafton
06.2013 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with team members to enhance service offerings.
- Facilitated client meetings with comprehensive investment strategy planning.
- Built strong relationships with clients through regular communication and support.
Social Studies Teacher
Freeburg Community High School
Freeburg
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Utilized a variety of instructional strategies, including lectures, discussions, and project-based learning, to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND12-2002
Skills
- Student engagement
- Organizational growth
- Activity planning
- Policy implementation
- Leadership development
- Parent communication
- Faculty collaboration
- Educational leadership
Certification
K-12 Building Principal Credential - North Dakota Department of Public Instruction - 2025
Affiliations
Head Football Coach, Grafton Public Schools (2024-Present)
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Grafton Public School District #18
08.2018 - Current
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial - TruStone Wealth Management
06.2013 - 06.2018
Social Studies Teacher
Freeburg Community High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
McKendree University
Bachelor of Science - Middle School Education
University of North Dakota