Felice Clyne Davis
New York,USA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate educator committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that prioritize literacy, humane education, and social justice. Proven ability to engage students through innovative teaching methods that integrate popular culture and technology across various curriculum areas. Collaborative team player dedicated to enhancing community connections and promoting civic engagement within the classroom. Seeking a challenging teaching position that leverages diverse experiences and a passion for empowering students to thrive academically and personally.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Instructor
HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers)
09.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging program curricula to enhance participant learning experiences.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through carefully crafted assignments that challenged students'' abilities while supporting their unique strengths.
- Cultivated an inclusive learning environment that respected diverse perspectives, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration among students from different backgrounds.
- Assessed participant progress through regular evaluations, ensuring alignment with educational goals.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify program needs and integrate feedback into course design.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating achievements along the way while also emphasizing the value of learning from setbacks and challenges faced throughout the program.
4th & 5th Grade Gifted & Talented Teacher
P.S. 165
09.2002 - 06.2022
- Implement innovative, rigorous instructional project-based & inquiry-based learning program that utilizes a workshop approach to differentiate instruction and challenge each student according to his or her ability
- Provide literacy instruction utilizing a balanced literacy approach, including flexible grouping, workshop model teaching, shared reading, guided reading & strategy lessons
- Developed and implemented differentiated curriculum for advanced learners.
- Facilitated engaging workshops to enhance critical thinking skills among students.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to foster creativity and problem-solving abilities.
- Organized interdisciplinary projects that promoted collaboration and real-world application of knowledge.
- Advocated for resources and support systems enhancing gifted education programs within the school community.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills through the integration of inquiry-based learning methods within the curriculum.
- Designed authentic assessments to gauge student understanding accurately and inform future instructional decisions.
Fourth & Fifth Grade Head Teacher
P.S. 214
09.1992 - 06.2002
- Integrate technology into the instructional program in authentic, constructivist ways to engage students in higher order thinking skills and problem solving
- Co-taught Book Clubs & Expository Text for the Gifted & Talented. Instructed and prepared special handouts (on how to launch book clubs, using critical analysis to view films and a thematic lesson plan on Man’s Inhumanity to Man)
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Analyzed student performance data to drive targeted interventions and improve academic achievement.
- Fostered a stimulating learning environment by maintaining well-organized and dynamic classroom spaces for daily use.
- Guided meaningful classroom discussions, encouraging students to delve deeper into subject matter and develop critical thinking skills.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall quality of education provided by the institution.
Education
Masters - Elementary Education
Queens College
New YorkBachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Queens College
New YorkSkills
- Student engagement
- Teaching strategies
- Project-based learning
- Subject matter expertise
- Creative problem solving
- Planning and coordination
- Interpersonal communication
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Student rapport
- Remote learning
- Computer technology
- Assessment techniques
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Positive learning environment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Pollination Project Grant Recipient 2014
- Featured with students onTeachHeart.org’s blogs: HUMANE EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT: FELICE CLYNE DAVIS and MRS. DAVIS' STUDENTS CHANGE THE WORLD
- Profiled on Institute of Humane Education’s website – June 2015: https://humaneeducation.org/humane-educator-felice-clyne-davis/
- Donors Choose grant recipient 2018-2021
- Roots & Shoots Mini-Grant Recipient (Jane Goodall Institute) 2014-19 & 2014-Class featured during Dr. Goodall’s 80th birthday celebration on google:
- http://bit.ly/JaneGoodall80birthday165kids
- We the World: An Urgent Message from Your Kids video: http://bit.ly/wetheworld165kidsfirstcut
- Class featured in Newsday’s Kidsday – Summer 2005 & 2007 and Spring 2014
- Big Apple Teaching Award (NY Daily News) Honorable Mention
- John’s Secret Dreams musical fundraiser (based on the children’s book & life of John Lennon) raised over $1200 for WHY Hunger & local food pantries Spring 2011:
- Class Featured on New York One News (promoting a musical fundraiser for Haiti Relief)-Spring 2010
Profiled in New York Daily News article by David Hinckley (School of Rock: Not so oldies salute WCBS-FM) – April 2008
Affiliations
- Member of National Association for Gifted Children
- Teacher Advisory Committee: Institute for Humane Education
- PS 165Q Instructional Leadership Team (2020-21)
- PS 165 School Leadership Team 2013-2016
Certification
- New York State Extension Certificate in Teaching Gifted and Talented-2005
- Institute for Humane Education Certificate in Teaching for a Positive Future Part 1 & 2-2012 & 2013
- Currently enrolled in Institute for Humane Education’s graduate certificate program
- Certification in the 4Rs Program (Reading, Writing, Respect & Resolution) which integrates social and emotional learning (SEL) and the language arts-2016
- Peer Mediation-Conflict Resolution certification-2015
Timeline
Program Instructor
HEART (Humane Education Advocates Reaching Teachers)
09.2021 - 06.2025
4th & 5th Grade Gifted & Talented Teacher
P.S. 165
09.2002 - 06.2022
Fourth & Fifth Grade Head Teacher
P.S. 214
09.1992 - 06.2002
Masters - Elementary Education
Queens College
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Queens College
Awards and Honors
Pollination Project Grant Recipient 2014, Featured with students on TeachHeart.org’s blogs: HUMANE EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT: FELICE CLYNE DAVIS AND MRS. DAVIS’ STUDENTS CHANGE THE WORLD, Profiled on Institute of Humane Education’s website – June 2015: https://humaneeducation.org/humane-educator-felice-clyne-davis/, Donors Choose grant recipient 2018-2021, Roots & Shoots Mini-Grant Recipient (Jane Goodall Institute) 2014-19 & 2014-Class featured during Dr. Goodall’s 80th birthday celebration on google: http://bit.ly/JaneGoodall80birthday165kids, We the World: An Urgent Message from Your Kids video: http://bit.ly/wetheworld165kidsfirstcut, Class featured in Newsday’s Kidsday – Summer 2005 & 2007 and Spring 2014, Big Apple Teaching Award (NY Daily News) Honorable Mention, John’s Secret Dream musical fundraiser (based on the children’s book & life of John Lennon) raised over $1200 for WHY Hunger & local food pantries Spring 2011:, Profiled in New York Daily News article by David Hinckley (School of Rock: Not so oldies salute WCBS-FM) – April 2008
Other Educational Credentials
- Teacher’s College at Columbia University, New York
- Participant in Summer Writing Institute 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006
- University of Connecticut: Confratute
- Participant in the Summer Institute on Enrichment Teaching & Learning, 2008
- Fifty-two additional graduate credits in education include:
- Technology in education, social justice & applying assessment data to promote student learning