Joanne Davis
Seattle,WA
Summary
I am a highly inspiring, energetic & fearless advocate for students with special knowledge & care of students who have IEPs. My dynamic skill set supports my success in connecting with students & families to support learning outcomes. An optimistic team builder, I lead by example & inspire my success in connecting with students & families to support learning outcomes. An optimistic team builder, I lead by example & inspire my students to shine their strengths to become fierce self-advocates of their learning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher, Site Lead
INTERAGENCY ACADEMY
09.2016 - Current
- Campus Site Lead, liaison to admin while managing campus, staff needs & student supports
- Senior Academic Advisor, supporting students furthest from educational justice to graduate high school
- Relentless in developing strong academic & school based connections with families & students
- Develop IEP goals & supports that that directly relate to student high school transition
Volunteer Coordinator
ORCA K-8
09.2013 - 06.2016
- Successfully managed volunteers to support school events & teacher needs
- Created & managed all PTSA events & communications
- Organized school move-a-thon, with record participation and financial donations
Board Co-Chair
LAKEWOOD COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL
09.2010 - 06.2012
- Led organization in setting goals & strategies.
- Negotiated teacher contract & oversaw operations of the school
- Mediated & successfully resolved conflict between multiple parents & teacher
Special Education Teacher
SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENURIAL STUDIES – I.S. 216
09.2005 - 06.2007
- 5th grade self-contained 12:1:1 teacher
- Wilson trained, increasing reading levels of struggling readers
- Led numerous NYC field trips that enriched students' growth. Advisor & founder of school’s first newspaper.
Special Education Teacher
DR. ROLAND N. PATTERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Self-contained 12:1:1 special education teacher for grades 4/5
- Created & managed IEPs to define student learning objectives & educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge & methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques & technologies.
Assignment Editor
KTUU CHANNEL 2 NEWS
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Developed all aspects of establishing news stories including scheduling interviewees
- Directed daily activities, including assigning stories to reporters/photographers
Deputy Press Secretary
U.S. SENATOR TED STEVENS
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Issued media releases & coordinated weekly press conferences
- Initiated restructuring of visitor feedback system, eliminating 6 month back log
Producer – Reporter – Announcer
MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS, 750 KFQD RADIO
12.1999 - 01.2000
- Investigated, researched & reported on local issues for daily newscast
- Formatted & produced local psychology talk show
Education
MS - Childhood Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
New York, NY2006
BA - Public Relations and Advertising, Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
Anchorage1999
Skills
- Leader & team builder
- Developer of community partnerships
- Lead conflict resolution with students & staff using Restorative Justice practices
- Manage day to day organizational needs of site
- Co-collaborate with students to develop curriculum
- Initiate & lead meetings with families as Sr Advisor & IEP Case Manager
Timeline
Special Education Teacher, Site Lead
INTERAGENCY ACADEMY
09.2016 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
ORCA K-8
09.2013 - 06.2016
Board Co-Chair
LAKEWOOD COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL
09.2010 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher
SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENURIAL STUDIES – I.S. 216
09.2005 - 06.2007
Special Education Teacher
DR. ROLAND N. PATTERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
09.2004 - 06.2005
Assignment Editor
KTUU CHANNEL 2 NEWS
01.2001 - 01.2003
Deputy Press Secretary
U.S. SENATOR TED STEVENS
01.2000 - 01.2001
Producer – Reporter – Announcer
MORRIS COMMUNICATIONS, 750 KFQD RADIO
12.1999 - 01.2000
MS - Childhood Education
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
BA - Public Relations and Advertising, Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE
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