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TJ Bell-Davis

DuPont,USA

Summary

Dedicated educator and subject matter expert with over 28 years of experience in tutoring and teaching across public, private, and military education sectors. Committed to mentoring and leading educators in an environment that champions equity, service, and excellence, fostering increased opportunities for all students. Proven leadership skills in creating and maintaining effective systems, building community connections, inspiring followers, and celebrating diversity. Passionate about driving positive change in K-12 Teacher Education through innovative practices and a collaborative approach.

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Work History

Educational Consultant

  • Coaches and Mentors UOP, WGU and UW student teachers and/or administrative internship candidates in the education field and prepare them to teach and serve unique student needs.
  • Serves as a liaison between the education candidate, on-site mentor, and UOP personnel.
  • Coached and mentored Special Education Department, facilitated weekly team meetings, attended IEP/504 meetings and frequently counseled students.
  • Certified Teacher Trainer through the Center for Teacher Effectiveness in Classroom Management.
  • Currently I am a Health & Life Coach Student. This program is CCE-accredited by the International Coach Federation and recognized as an approved training provider by the Canadian Health Coach Alliance, and the Federation of Holistic Therapists.

College Instructor/ Practicum Supervisor

  • Brings WGU Science of Learning, Educational Psychology and Classroom Management courses to life with grace, urgency, and personalized support.
  • Provides subject matter expertise through 1:1 support, Study Hall, and live Cohorts for WGU students who are struggling to understand and access course material.
  • Created and shared OneNote of student communications and presented work to WGU Teacher’s College.
  • Provides quality instruction for WGU Teacher’s College students both proactively and reactively to achieve above the average completion rate per month.
  • Received WGU Excellence Awards in recognition of student course work and continuously meets monthly standard of student-centered service.
  • Observes and evaluates UOP education candidates for effective practices and assigns midterm and final grades.

K12 School Administrator

  • Created a safe learning environment and a culture of academic rigor for over 575 Pre-K-5th grade students in a diverse, high-poverty neighborhood providing HCP, ELL, and SPED services.
  • Led 6-week summer school program at Aspire Public Schools for 250 inner-city middle school students provided credit recovery, academic enrichment, and a Lawrence Hall of Science component.
  • Supported high school teachers by facilitating monthly beginning teacher training, observations, and department chair meetings to implement best practices and expected school-wide learning results.
  • Organized and led school-wide testing programs with over 95% participation.
  • Created a school-wide professional schedule for leadership team, department, inquiry group and strategic planning team meetings focusing on discussions of equity, access, and innovation.
  • Collected and analyzed data to support key initiatives in the school improvement plan and accreditation reports which resulted in the revamping of the Black Student Union and the effectiveness of school and parent involvement.

Program Director / Trainer

  • Planned, implemented and supervised programs and activities for children from 6 weeks to 18 years old.
  • Monitored audit systems, payroll, coordinated government inspections, submitted suspense reports, and maintained program budget and purchases.
  • Experience developing and implementing standard operating procedures and Army regulations.
  • Evaluated observed and trained multiple staff members according to performance standards.
  • Coordinated parent advisory committee meetings and community relations opportunities.
  • Prepared work schedules, staff development training and moral boosting activities.
  • Partnered with local communities and coordinated events and programs for military families.

Center Director

  • Served as an educational consultant to franchise owners of brand-new Huntington Learning center.
  • Responsible for daily operations of Sylvan Learning Center generating 50K in monthly revenue.
  • Hired, trained, and evaluated 15-20 teachers and staff for tutoring centers.
  • Administered Pre-K-12 diagnostic assessments and analyzed data to match students with appropriate programs.
  • Managed all core K-12 subjects including SAT and ACT Preparation courses.
  • Held monthly parent and teacher and staff conferences to assess student needs.

Teacher

  • Dual-State Certified to teach ELL/ESOL in primary and secondary grade levels.
  • Successfully completed Preparing New Educator’s program and AVID Training.
  • Taught elementary school students in Language Arts ELL/ELD pull-out program.
  • Taught middle school Language Arts Regular, Advanced and Gifted courses.
  • Taught high school American, World and Introduction to Literature.
  • Scored California HSEE and Golden State Exam essays for two years.
  • Created New Attitudes, a self-awareness club for girls and advised student council.
  • Designed and published quarterly parent newsletter for comprehensive high school.

Education

Doctorate in Education - Equity and Leadership

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE CAMPUS
05.2021

Doctoral Coursework in Educational Leadership - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2017

Master of Arts in Education - School Administration and Supervision

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, ONLINE CAMPUS
01.2010

Bachelor of Arts in English - English

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD
01.2000

Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Communications

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD
01.1999

Skills

  • K-12 student engagement strategies
  • Designing and delivering professional development workshops
  • Content strategy development
  • Experience in educational program rollout

Certification

  • California Single Subject Teaching Credential
  • California State Administrative Services Credential Awarded in 2009
  • Washington State Administrative Services Credential Awarded in 2016

Timeline

Educational Consultant

College Instructor/ Practicum Supervisor

K12 School Administrator

Program Director / Trainer

Teacher

Doctoral Coursework in Educational Leadership - undefined

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Master of Arts in Education - School Administration and Supervision

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, ONLINE CAMPUS

Bachelor of Arts in English - English

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD

Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Communications

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD

Center Director

Doctorate in Education - Equity and Leadership

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE CAMPUS

Publications

  • The Cost of Caring Association of Washington School Principals Summer in 2019
  • Center for Educational Effectiveness Landscape Analysis Grant Advisory Team 2020

Training

  • Harvard Graduate School of Education New and Aspiring School Leaders Program Attended in 2017
  • NAEYC: Public Policy Forum, Washington D.C. Participant/Lobbyist in 2017

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