Larry D. Davis
Fort Worth
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in founding and managing businesses, showcasing exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities. Proven track record in developing and executing effective business strategies that foster team collaboration and drive sustainable growth. Recognized for adaptability and a results-oriented approach, thriving in dynamic, fast-paced environments while consistently delivering impactful outcomes. Committed to leveraging expertise to propel organizational success and inspire high-performance teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
REMEDY Team
09.2021 - Current
- Professional Development content creator, presenter, and training. I have presented at educational conferences and to school districts in seventeen different cities and states.
- Research and developed Employee Retention Platforms to help reduce teacher turnover.
- Research and developed a Student Discipline Platforms to increase student success.
- Research and developed a Comprehensive Analysis Tool that targets and identifies why issues exist within the organization.
- Researched and developed An Instructional Leadership Platform that improve school’s accountability.
Regional Director of Fort Worth, TX
Phalen Leadership Academies
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Lead strategic implementation and management of all aspects of school performance and operations.
- Review the development of instructional outcomes.
- Ensure adherence to system policies and state standards.
- Analyze data for compliance and future trends to improve enrollment, retention, and procedures.
Executive Director of Student Learning & Talent Development
Victoria Independent School District
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Administrator of all Secondary Administrators, District Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, Teachers, and all professional and Paraprofessional Staff.
- Oversee the professional development, evaluation, and training of all Secondary personnel.
- Create and develop the district's Secondary Academic Success Plan for all our Secondary students.
- Developed a district CCMR tracking and verifier process to support CCMR reporting.
- Worked and implemented a Strong Safe School Re-Opening Plan for all students amid COVID-19.
Regional Director of Fort Worth, TX
Phalen Leadership Academies
01.2021 - 01.2021
Exec. Dir. of Sec Student Learning
Victoria ISD -TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
Regional Superintendent of Schools
Premier High Schools
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Oversee daily school operations for eight high school campuses. Coordinate student services and monitor attendance. Create opportunities for staff professional development and team building. Review budget, resource, and staffing needs. Ensure adherence to system policies and state standards. Analyze data for compliance and future trends to improve enrollment, retention, and procedures.
- Document implementation of Responsive Ed Quality Standards.
- One campus was recognized by the state of Texas as one of the state’s top-performing campuses in 2016-2017
- Developed several educational platforms and have presented and worked with districts in California, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, and Texas to help district achieve their academic visions.
Regional Superintendent of Schools
Premier High Schools-TX
01.2016 - 01.2020
District Coordinator College/Career/Readiness
Fresno Unified School District
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Managed programs in Project-Based Learning, Linked Learning Projects, and the California Partnership Academy. Innovated and expanded courses to meet the California A-G Academic System. Promote IB program. Oversaw staff and budget. Developed career and technology pathways to encourage student success.
- Developed and presented an Educational Platform "Working with Our 4-D Students (defiant, difficult, disrespectful & disruptive).
Dist. Coord. College/Career/Readiness
Fresno USD
01.2016 - 01.2016
District Coordinator for Campus Improvement
Marshall Independent School District
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Orchestrated activities for student success at 7 elementary, 2 middle school, and 3 satellite campuses. Provided training, support, and evaluation of professional staff. Implemented student transition program. Oversaw outside contractors.
- Oversaw State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing.
- Developed instructional plans for schools to meet state standards; raised several low-performing schools to the standard level.
Dist. Coord. for Campus Improvement
Marshall ISD-TX
01.2014 - 01.2015
High School Principal
Marshall High School (Marshall Independent School District)
07.2013 - 06.2014
- I implemented a college preparatory program. Mentored teachers to achieve and improve in their delivery and education, and continue to address issues for special needs students and learners of the English language. Conducted classroom observations, created models, and coached teachers for continuous improvement; explored ways for professional development. Supervised schools' Assistant Principals, Business Manager, and partial teaching staff. Developed relationships with staff, parents, district office, and community leaders to promote opportunities and engage stakeholders in the learning process.
- Succeeded in taking a school with 4-4-year record of low performance to meet state standards and receive a State Designation Distinction in Social Science.
- Increased Advanced Placement Test taken by 42% and the passing rate by 30%, the highest it had ever been.
- Increased Distinguished Graduation Rate by 8%, the highest it had been in 10 years.
House Principal
Saginaw High School, Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District
03.2007 - 06.2013
- I implemented a college preparatory program. Actively promoted professional development and community engagement. Mentored and coached staff for high achievement. Provided learning opportunities for staff to expand their skill set.
- I wrote and developed a Teacher Induction Program.
- Researched and developed state curriculum.
- Increased campus state testing scores in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Languages.
High School Teacher
Eagle-Mountain Saginaw ISD
08.2005 - 03.2007
High School Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2002 - 08.2005
High School Teacher
Arlington ISD
08.1999 - 08.2002
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership and Administration
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX12-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Speech
University of Texas - Arlington
Arlington, TX01-1988
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX05-1985
Skills
- Strategic Process & Planning
- Civic & Community Partnership Development
- Leadership Capacity-building
- Instructional Coaching & Development
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Collaboration and Consensus-building
- System Design Facilitation
- Data-driven Decision Maker
- Situational Leadership
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Visionary Leader
- Fiscal Management
Affiliations
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
Certification
- Principal (EC-12)
- Communication (6-12)
Timeline
Founder
REMEDY Team
09.2021 - Current
Regional Director of Fort Worth, TX
Phalen Leadership Academies
04.2021 - 10.2021
Regional Director of Fort Worth, TX
Phalen Leadership Academies
01.2021 - 01.2021
Executive Director of Student Learning & Talent Development
Victoria Independent School District
05.2020 - 06.2021
Exec. Dir. of Sec Student Learning
Victoria ISD -TX
01.2020 - 01.2021
Regional Superintendent of Schools
Premier High Schools
06.2016 - 06.2020
Regional Superintendent of Schools
Premier High Schools-TX
01.2016 - 01.2020
District Coordinator College/Career/Readiness
Fresno Unified School District
01.2016 - 06.2016
Dist. Coord. College/Career/Readiness
Fresno USD
01.2016 - 01.2016
District Coordinator for Campus Improvement
Marshall Independent School District
07.2014 - 06.2015
Dist. Coord. for Campus Improvement
Marshall ISD-TX
01.2014 - 01.2015
High School Principal
Marshall High School (Marshall Independent School District)
07.2013 - 06.2014
House Principal
Saginaw High School, Eagle Mountain Saginaw Independent School District
03.2007 - 06.2013
High School Teacher
Eagle-Mountain Saginaw ISD
08.2005 - 03.2007
High School Teacher
Dallas ISD
08.2002 - 08.2005
High School Teacher
Arlington ISD
08.1999 - 08.2002
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership and Administration
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications Speech
University of Texas - Arlington
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Weatherford College
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Cultural Awareness Coalition, Organizer, Working with young men and women to celebrate the differences that each of them and their culture provides to make this city, state, and world a better place.
PUBLICATIONS/BOOKS
- Author of “Working With Our 4-D Students: Defiant, Difficult, Disrespectful & Disruptive,” 2021
- “I GOT THE JOB” A Quick Reference Guide To Getting The Job You Desire
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS
- Instructional Strategies to Reduce Behavior Problems: a coalition of techniques of behavior modification, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS/RDA), and Response to Intervention (RtI) to construct a model to support academic achievement with behavior change.
- Targeted Campus Instruction that Works: Join principals and educational administrators to collaborate in solving instruction issues in their respective campuses.
- Central Office Support: builds networks among the learning community to carve out time for individual learning.
- Working with the 4-D Student: teachers develop strategies to work with negative behaviors – defiant, difficult, disrespectful, disruptive.
- Instructional Leadership Learning Communities as a Seminar and Workshops.
- Internal Leadership Learning Communities as a Seminar and Workshop.