DORMEKA PEARCE
Lancaster
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong educational background and experience in faith-based environments, committed to advancing the Kingdom of God through impactful community engagement and outreach initiatives. Proven ability to foster collaboration and inspire others, leveraging skills in leadership, communication, and strategic planning.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Publisher
Build A House Publishing
Dallas
03.2017 - Current
- Collaborate with authors and clients to develop communication strategies that will broaden their reach and deepen the impact of the vision of authors and their organizations.
- Develop and refine literary work to ensure there is clear direction from the author about their projects.
- Help authors and clients explore their resources and ensure that their vision is clear from start to finish.
- Oversee clients’ resources to ensure that authors have clear compliance for publishing and marketing.
- Assist in the management of Social Media pages to ensure that authors have an audience and create a following.
- Coordinate and develop the appearance of all branding materials for authors and organizations.
- Published 50 plus authors.
AP Human Geography Teacher/Student Council Advisor/AVID Coordinator
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy
Dallas
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the Standards of College Board.
- Followed standards, the specific instructional requirements established by the School Board, State Department of Education.
- Provided with fidelity student-specific viable interventions (RTI) for students failing to meet the standards.
- Served as the Student Council Advisor and NHS Advisor. Planned and managed student field trips for Student Council and other organizations.
- Effectively managed all duties assigned outside of the classroom and submitted all paperwork assigned in a timely manner.
9th Grade ELA/Psychology Teacher
Jonesboro Hodge High School
Jonesboro
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the standards of tier 1 curricula.
- Followed TAP standards, the specific instructional requirements established by the School Board, State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
- Provided with fidelity student-specific viable interventions (RTI) for students failing to meet the standards.
- Served as the Student Council Advisor and on the PBIS volunteer committee. Planned and managed student field trips for Student Council and other organizations.
- Effectively managed all duties assigned outside of the classroom and submitted all paperwork assigned in a timely manner.
4th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Union Parish Elementary
Farmerville
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Developed lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and the standards of tier 1 curricula.
- Followed TAP standards, the specific instructional requirements established by the School Board, State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
- Provided with fidelity student-specific viable interventions (RTI) for students failing to meet the standards.
- Effectively managed the classroom to ensure that behavioral issues were not present and managed properly.
- Effectively managed all duties assigned outside of the classroom and submitted all paperwork assigned in a timely manner.
- 50% plus growth in Students during the school year of 21- 2022 according to Leap Diagnostic Statistics.
Director of Communications and Development
Tarrant Churches Together
Fort Worth
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Assisted the Executive Director with the vision of TCT, community outreach initiatives, and programs.
- Helped to oversee and collaborate with over 100 Churches and Organizations to ensure the growth of TCT and Recruited Churches to become a part of TCT’s partnership program.
- Maintained records for TCT to ensure program quality and church partnerships ran efficiently.
- Organized and Planned TCT’s reading program, 'Ready Set Go' for community youth and youth summer reading retention.
- Assisted with Grant Writing and program development for TCT’s Chuck Wagon Lunch for the Homeless Program.
- Helped to broaden TCT’s brand by helping to manage social media and marketing for the organization’s website and social media presence, produced Bi-Annual Newsletters to ensure community communications was displayed.
- Provided New Organization Members with orientation for our partnership program.
- Assisted in times of community crisis with response statements to social justice issues, racial inequity, and other forms of inequality in our communities.
- Coordinated the 'Tarrant Churches Together Faith Awards/Luncheon' to celebrate leaders in the community that have made an impact.
- Supervised and worked with over 300 students from various church backgrounds (Mormon, Jewish, Muslim, Catholic, Protestant) as volunteers for our organization.
- Assisted and helped to oversee over 800 volunteers for various major events.
- Served as community Liaison by working with Local and State Politicians for meetings and community programs.
Fundraiser & Donor Coordinator
818 The Sign
Dallas
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Planned and executed annual Fundraising/Donor dinner for the organization to gain new and monthly donors and to help display the vision of 818 with donations of 15K plus.
- Oversaw editorial development of 818 the Sign partner newsletter.
- Worked to implement programs for the organization to ensure development.
- Oversaw 10 plus volunteers during conferences and events.
- Led projects as assigned, such as cause-related marketing and special events and assisted with social media marketing.
- Helped to create events and letters/gifts to show appreciation for the organization donors.
- Assisted in organizing an annual conference of 800 plus attendees and raise 50k plus in donations during services.
- Helped to recruit volunteers for our conference and '818' team.
Sr Manager & Editor
By Publishing
Dallas
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Oversaw scheduling, production, proofreading of member publications, and copywriting.
- Coordinated freelance editors and writers for the member publications program.
- Oversaw quality control for member publications, worked with the editorial department and developed tactics for personnel on securing artwork and graphics.
- Supervised Production of co-authors and their related work.
- Participated as member of staff creative team when appropriate and participated as member of communications management team; and performed other duties as assigned.
- Coordinated and assisted with conferences and book signing events for authors and company progress.
Education
BA - HISTORY
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
MA - SOCIAL SCIENCES– PSYCHOLOGY
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
HONORARY DOCATORATE - CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
GRACE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Proficient in Website Development
- Fundraising and Grant Writing
- Public Relation Skills
- Brand management
- Marketing strategy
- Content development
- Publishing software
- Project coordination
- Editorial oversight
- Community outreach
- Fundraising management
- Curriculum design
- Creative direction
- Digital publishing expertise
- Policy development
Volunteer Experience
- Life Church, Ruston, LA, Children’s Church Leader, 07/01/20, 07/01/24, Taught Bible Lessons to Students ages 5 to 12 during Sunday Services with Approximately 100 Children, Helped to plan and prep for events, Worked Kids Check-In during Services, Assisted in Planning and Taught VBS
- Word of God Ministries, Shreveport, LA, 9th Grade Girls Youth Leader, 01/01/17, 01/01/18, Taught Small Group Lessons for Students on Wednesday Services, Helped to assist with Youth Camps and away at Youth Conferences
- World Harvest Ministries, Lancaster, TX, Youth Coordinator, 01/01/18, 01/01/20, Assisted Youth Pastor
Awards And Publications
- 2017 Women of Faith Award
- 2018 Faith Award Recipient
- 2020 Women Warrior Spiritual Award
- Summer Intensive Research Program Meharry Medical College
- Freshman Senator
- GSU QEP – Quality Enhancement Plan Student Ambassador and Developer- Writer for Reaccreditation Process for Southern Association for Colleges and Schools
- Martin Luther King Historian Award
- Co-Author Women of Faith: Featuring A&E’s Duck Dynasty Miss Kay Robertson
- Author of 10 Declarations to Speak Over Teen Girls
- Author of Purpose in Marriage
- Co-Author of From Fear to Freedom
- Creator of Mothers and Everyday Life Book 2022
Committees And Boards
- Brand New Life Ministries Board Member
- Founder of Family and Everyday Life
- Co-Director Cornerstone Faith Ministries
- 818 the Sign Board Member
Timeline
AP Human Geography Teacher/Student Council Advisor/AVID Coordinator
KIPP Oak Cliff Academy
08.2024 - 08.2025
9th Grade ELA/Psychology Teacher
Jonesboro Hodge High School
02.2023 - 08.2024
4th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Union Parish Elementary
08.2021 - 02.2023
Director of Communications and Development
Tarrant Churches Together
01.2020 - 03.2021
Fundraiser & Donor Coordinator
818 The Sign
01.2018 - 01.2020
Publisher
Build A House Publishing
03.2017 - Current
Sr Manager & Editor
By Publishing
01.2015 - 03.2017
BA - HISTORY
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
MA - SOCIAL SCIENCES– PSYCHOLOGY
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
HONORARY DOCATORATE - CHRISTIAN COUNSELING
GRACE INTERNATIONAL BIBLE UNIVERSITY