Kendra Davis
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background as an Academic Interventionist at Detroit Public School Community District, excelling in data-driven decision making and social-emotional support. Proven track record in enhancing student performance through targeted reading interventions and fostering strong parent-teacher communication. Committed to promoting academic excellence and continuous improvement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Interventionist
Detroit Public School Community District
03.2013 - 06.2021
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction, targeting specific areas of weakness in reading, writing, and math skills.
- Actively participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.
- Assisted classroom teachers in modifying classes and programs to verify compliance with IEPs and interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention programs through ongoing data analysis and made adjustments as needed.
- Help Special need children work on verbal and non verbal communication and learning activities.
- Worked with children who were homebound because of illness.
- Long term Substitute Teacher in Special Education and General Education.
- Day to day Substitute Teacher
- Detroit Federation of Teachers Union Rep
- Assisted faculty in securing materials to support instruction.
- Developed activities and strategies for improvement of instruction and student performance.
Police Officer
Detroit Police Department
08.1985 - 01.2006
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Twenty years of experience in Investigations
- Experience in undercover police work
- Experience in Forfeiture training
- Experience in Asset tracing
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Experience in Search Warrants in criminal and civil litigation
Education
Master of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05-2007
Bachelor of Science - Hazardous Materials
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI05-1996
Skills
- Social-emotional support
- Parent-teacher communication
- Data-driven decision making
- Reading intervention
Affiliations
Co-Chair of the Detroit Public School Community District Academic Interventists" from 2022-2021.
Helped draft the items to be negotiated in the 2022-2024 contract for Academic interventionist. Academic interventionist gained several thousand dollars in pay and being paid during the summer months and holidays among other considerations.
Timeline
Academic Interventionist
Detroit Public School Community District
03.2013 - 06.2021
Police Officer
Detroit Police Department
08.1985 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - General Studies
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Hazardous Materials
Eastern Michigan University
President of the Monica Street block club
I am the President of the Monica Street block club. I go to all of the 10th Precinct community meeting. I relay information to my neighbors which could help make their living experience better in the community.
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