LARRY W. DAVIDSON
South Bend,IN
Summary
An Educational Leader that focuses on helping students achieve education goals. Talented at building lasting relationships and partnering with stakeholders and others to meet objectives. A change agent leader focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Dean of Students
South Bend Community Schools
01.2022 - Current
- Work with all stakeholders to support district-wide goals of helping students stay in the classroom/school, as well as maintaining a safe and positive school environment that fosters a student-centered atmosphere
- Supported superintendents in keeping schools with the corporation and also work with him on getting the referendum passed
- Assists the principal, as a member of the administrative team, in leading the school community toward a safe and positive learning environment in which students, staff, and the larger community have and achieve high expectations for success
- Gather, analyze, prepare, and share school-wide data to support student and teacher success
Cognitive Intervention Specialist/ Aspiring Leader
South Bend Community Schools
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Providing consultation services at home, schools, afterschool programs, and counseling offices
- Communicating with patients and parents and support staff and collecting data on students' behavior
- Developing and implementing behavior intervention and student safety plans as necessary
- Organizing, reviewing, and updating reports and required documentation to promote compliance
CTE Business Teacher
South Bend Community Schools
08.2013 - 12.2021
- Developed instruction and designed lesson plans
- Considered highly effective teacher
- Teacher materials appropriate for diverse student populations and skill
- Manage the behavioral, social, and emotional issues of a diverse ethnic/racial student population
- Integrate common core standards for reading, writing and math skills into the curriculum
- Participates in ongoing and regular staff and individual professional development
- Demonstrate experience implementing innovative instructional programs
- Collaborates and communicates regularly with families in making educational decisions and uses family and community resources
- Regularly assesses student learning by using multiple forms of assessment
- Collaborates with peers to develop, plan, and implement best practices based on the needs/abilities of the students
Boys and Girls Track Coach
South Bend Community School Corporation
09.1998 - 06.2017
- Coached at all three levels: 21 scholarships offered to athletes
- Won championships at all three levels
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Bethel University
12.2021
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Bethel University
05.2011
Master of Arts - Ministry
Bethel University
05.2008
Bachelor - Business Administration
Delta State University
05.1980
Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Oratorical Culturally
- Analytical Thinker
- Problem Solver
- Team Player
- Student Discipline
- Student Services
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Classroom Management
- Process Improvement
- Behavioral Intervention
- Community Engagement
- Organizational Leadership
- Staff Support
- School Policies
- Student and Parent Relations
- Competent
- Flexible
- Intentional
- Listener
Additionalinformation - Licenses
- Indiana Department of Education License, Building Level Administrator Original License, No: 10316036
- Career and Technical Education, Business & Information Technology License No: 10075698
- Michigan Department of Education License, School Administrator Certificate #: SA0000001118249
Timeline
Associate Dean of Students
South Bend Community Schools
01.2022 - Current
Cognitive Intervention Specialist/ Aspiring Leader
South Bend Community Schools
01.2021 - 12.2021
CTE Business Teacher
South Bend Community Schools
08.2013 - 12.2021
Boys and Girls Track Coach
South Bend Community School Corporation
09.1998 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Bethel University
Master of Arts - Ministry
Bethel University
Bachelor - Business Administration
Delta State University
Master of Arts - Education
Bethel University
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